Question

when two nonmetal atoms such as chlorine share electrons to form a covalent bond, each of the two atoms will have__________ total valence electrons. zero eight ten seven question 10 1 pts all atoms attract bonding electrons equally. true false

Explanation:

1. Chlorine has 7 valence electrons. When two chlorine atoms form a covalent bond by sharing a pair of electrons, each chlorine atom gains an extra electron to complete its octet. So each atom will have 8 total valence electrons.
2. Different atoms have different electronegativities. Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract bonding - electrons. So, all atoms do not attract bonding electrons equally.

Answer:

1. B. eight
2. B. False