Question

when electrons are being shared between atoms it is called a(n)
covalent bond
ionic bond
coordinate bond
metallic bond

Explanation:

A covalent bond is formed when atoms share electrons. In an ionic bond, electrons are transferred, not shared. A coordinate bond is a type of covalent bond where both electrons in the shared pair come from one atom. A metallic bond involves a sea of delocalized electrons among metal atoms.

Answer:

A. covalent bond