Question

which of the following is a bond defined by the sharing of electrons between two atoms? (1 point) covalent bond ionic bond hydrogen bond van der waals interaction

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the definitions of each bond:

• Covalent Bond: Involves sharing of electrons between two atoms.
• Ionic Bond: Involves transfer of electrons (forming ions) and electrostatic attraction.
• Hydrogen Bond: A weak attraction between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom (not electron sharing).
• Van der Waals Interaction: Weak intermolecular forces (not electron sharing between two atoms in a bond).

So the bond defined by electron sharing is the covalent bond.

Answer:

A. Covalent Bond