Question

1. the illustration below shows two atoms of a fictitious element, m, forming a diatomic molecule.

:m· + ·m: → :m:m:
what type of bonding occurs between these two atoms?
covalent
ionic
polar
non - polar

Explanation:

Covalent bonding occurs when atoms share electrons. In the given Lewis - dot structure, two atoms of element M share electrons to form a molecule. Ionic bonding involves transfer of electrons between a metal and a non - metal. Polar bonding is a type of covalent bond with unequal electron sharing. Nuclear refers to the nucleus and is not related to this type of inter - atomic bonding.

Answer:

Covalent