WAEC Chemistry 2011 Objective — Question 13

Question 13 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The bond formed when two electrons that are shared between two atoms is donated by only one of the atoms is

A. A. covalent
B. B. dativeCorrect
C. C. ionic
D. D. metallic

Explanation

Dative (coordinate covalent) bonding involves sharing of electrons, but unlike normal covalent bonding, only one of the participating atoms donates both electrons to be shared.

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