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. the hydrogen of one water molecule is attracted to the oxygen of another water molecule.
e. electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
Answer: c. electrons are shared between two atoms to complete their octets.
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