Chapter 12, Problem 3ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The option that corresponds to the true statement regarding a covalent bond between hydrogen and oxygen atoms in an ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ molecule is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

In the formation of an ionic bond, the metal loses electrons to attain a noble gas configuration while the nonmetal gains electrons to complete its octet. The formation of an ionic bond between metal and nonmetal is an exothermic reaction. In the formation of a covalent bond, the outer valence shell of two nonmetals overlaps and shares electrons to complete their respective octets.