What force holds atoms together in a covalent bond?

A.
the attraction of protons in each atom for all the electrons in other atoms
B.
the attraction of each atom’s nucleus for electrons that have been transferred to other atoms
C.
the attraction of ions of opposite charges
D.
the attraction of each atom’s nucleus for pairs of electrons that are sharedc

B

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I would go with D. Definitely not B.

The correct answer is D. The force that holds atoms together in a covalent bond is the attraction of each atom's nucleus for pairs of electrons that are shared.

To understand why, let's break it down:

In a covalent bond, two atoms share a pair of electrons. This sharing creates a region of electron density between the two nuclei, which leads to an attraction between the positively charged nuclei and the negatively charged electrons.

In option A, it mentions the attraction of protons in each atom for all the electrons in other atoms. This statement is true for ionic bonds, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another, creating ions of opposite charges. However, in a covalent bond, electrons are shared, not transferred.

Option B refers to the attraction of each atom's nucleus for electrons that have been transferred to other atoms. As mentioned earlier, this configuration is characteristic of ionic bonds, not covalent bonds.

Option C specifically mentions the attraction of ions of opposite charges. This is again related to ionic bonds, not covalent bonds.

Finally, option D correctly states that the force holding atoms together in a covalent bond is the attraction of each atom's nucleus for pairs of electrons that are shared.

Therefore, the correct answer is D.