What type of bond results from shared electrons?
A
hydrogen bond
B
ionic bond
C
water bond
D
covalent bond
D
covalent bond
The type of bond that results from shared electrons is a covalent bond (D). To determine this, we need to understand what each of the options represents.
A hydrogen bond (A) is a type of weak bond that occurs when a partially positive hydrogen atom in one molecule is attracted to a partially negative atom (usually oxygen or nitrogen) in another molecule.
An ionic bond (B) is a bond formed between two ions of opposite charges. In an ionic bond, one atom gives up electrons to another atom, resulting in a transfer of electrons.
A water bond (C) is not a commonly recognized term in chemistry. Water molecules can form hydrogen bonds with each other, but this is not relevant to the question.
Therefore, the correct answer is D, a covalent bond. In a covalent bond, two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons, resulting in a strong bond. This type of bond occurs between nonmetal atoms.