Question

periodic table
which of the following statements about covalent bonds are true? select all that apply
a covalent bonds are composed of metal atoms that share at least some of their valence electrons.
b covalent bonds hold the atoms together in discrete molecules.
c covalent bonds form when atoms of nonmetals are close enough to each other for their orbitals to overlap.
d covalent bonds can be single, double, or triple bonds.
e covalent bonds hold ionic compounds together.

Explanation:

Covalent bonds occur between non - metals by sharing electrons. They hold atoms together in molecules and can be single, double, or triple bonds. They do not involve metals (A is false) and do not hold ionic compounds together (E is false).

Answer:

B. Covalent bonds hold the atoms together in discrete molecules.
C. Covalent bonds form when atoms of nonmetals are close enough to each other for their orbitals to overlap.
D. Covalent bonds can be single, double, or triple bonds.