A covalent bond is formed when:

A) two atoms share electrons.
B) one atom gives up electrons to another atom.
C) two nonpolar molecules associate with each other in a polar environment.
D) two polar molecules associate with each other in a nonpolar environment.
E) a positively charged particle is attracted to negatively charged particle.


A) two atoms share electrons.

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