In a covalent molecule
A) nonmetals share electrons.
B) nonmetals donate electrons to metals.
C) metals donate electrons to nonmetals.
D) metals share electrons.
E) cations and anions are attracted to one another.

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In a covalent molecule, nonmetals share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of electrons, forming stable electron configurations similar to noble gases. This sharing allows each atom to achieve a more stable electronic arrangement.

In a Covalent Molecule