A covalent bond occurs when ________.

a. protons are transferred from one atom to another
b. neutrons are shared between two atoms to form an isotope
c. electrons are shared between two atoms to complete their octets
d. electrons are transferred from one atom to another


Ans: c. electrons are shared between two atoms to complete their octets

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