Question

apply: predicting covalent bonds google classroom microsoft teams you might need: periodic table oxygen forms covalent bonds with which of these elements? choose 2 answers: a hydrogen b oxygen c argon d magnesium

Explanation:

To determine which elements oxygen forms covalent bonds with, we analyze each option:

• Option A (Hydrogen): Oxygen and hydrogen form covalent bonds (e.g., in \(H_2O\) or \(H_2O_2\)). They share electrons, so this is a covalent bond.
• Option B (Oxygen): Oxygen atoms form covalent bonds with each other (e.g., \(O_2\) or \(O_3\)) by sharing electrons.
• Option C (Argon): Argon is a noble gas with a full valence shell. It is very stable and does not form bonds (covalent or ionic) under normal conditions.
• Option D (Magnesium): Magnesium is a metal. Oxygen and magnesium typically form an ionic bond (e.g., \(MgO\)) where magnesium donates electrons to oxygen, rather than sharing.

So the elements with which oxygen forms covalent bonds are hydrogen (A) and oxygen (B).

Answer:

A. hydrogen
B. oxygen