An atom of carbon (c) forms covalent bonds with two atoms of oxygen (o) to form carbon dioxide. how are the valence electrons of these atoms rearranged to form the bonds? electrons are transferred from the carbon atom to the oxygen atoms. electrons are transferred from the oxygen atoms to the carbon atoms. many valence electrons are shared between the atoms. a few valence electrons are shared between the atoms.

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Tamara Gamble

30 August, 19:44

An atom of carbon (c) forms covalent bonds with two atoms of oxygen (o) to form carbon dioxide. how are the valence electrons of these atoms rearranged to form the bonds? electrons are transferred from the carbon atom to the oxygen atoms. electrons are transferred from the oxygen atoms to the carbon atoms. many valence electrons are shared between the atoms. a few valence electrons are shared between the atoms.

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Gunner Daniel · Answer 1

An atom of carbon (C) forms covalent bonds with two atoms of oxygen (O) to form carbon dioxide. The valence electrons of these atoms rearranged to form the bonds when Electrons are transferred from the carbon atom to the oxygen atoms. The answer is letter A.