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Which statement describes how the bond between two oxygen atoms is formed?

by sharing valence electrons with many other atoms

by the repulsion between ions of like charges

by the attraction of two oppositely charged ions

by sharing valence electrons between the two atoms

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By sharing valence electrons between the two atoms

Answer: The correct statement is 'by sharing valence electrons between the two atoms'.

Explanation:

In an oxygen molecule that is [tex]O_2[/tex]:

  • There are two oxygen atoms.
  • Both oxygen atoms are bonded together by double bond.
  • In this double bond, both the oxygen atoms are sharing their valence electrons with each other.

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