Explain how a covalent bond holds two atoms together.

The electrostatic forces of attraction between the shared pair of bonded electrons and the positively charged nuclei hold the atoms together.

AR
Answered by Adam R. Chemistry tutor

11863 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How many moles of Magnesium must react with excess Oxygen to produce 80g of Magnesium oxide?


67.2 g of iron was found to react with 28.8 g of oxygen. What is the empirical formula of iron oxide?


c) What does the rate of reaction depend on? (2 marks)


How is crude oil separated?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning