Question

In a covalent bond, what holds atoms together?
A. electrons that are shared between atoms
B. protons that are transferred from one atom to another
C. a “sea of electrons” around many atoms
D. electrons that are transferred from one atom to another.
please explain bc my assignment requires me to explain

Answer 1

In a covalent bond, there's a chemical bond between two nonmetal atoms. covalent bonds shares electrons, so this means that A. is the only answer, I assume.

Answer 2

Answer: Option (A) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A covelent bond is a bond which occurs when electrons are shared between between atoms.

For example, $CH_{4}$ is a covalent compound because valency of carbon is 4 and valency of hydrogen is 1. So, when both carbon and hydrogen comes in contact with each other then there occurs sharing of electrons.

Thus, we can conclude that in a covalent bond, electrons that are shared between atoms holds the atoms together.