Question

nonmetals form covalent bonds (shared electron pairs) with other atoms. complete the statement. the number of covalent bonds a nonmetal forms is equal to ___. choose 1 answer: a the number of valence electrons in the neutral nonmetal b the number of electrons the nonmetal has after it fills its valence shell c the number of additional electrons the nonmetal needs to fill its valence shell

Explanation:

Non - metals form covalent bonds to achieve a stable electron configuration (usually an octet in the valence shell). They share electrons with other atoms. The number of covalent bonds a non - metal forms is equal to the number of additional electrons it needs to fill its valence shell. For example, oxygen has 6 valence electrons and needs 2 more to fill its valence shell, so it typically forms 2 covalent bonds.

Answer:

C. the number of additional electrons the nonmetal needs to fill its valence shell