An atom has four electrons in its valence shell. What types of covalent bonds is it capable of forming?
A) single, double, or triple
B) single and double only
C) single bonds only
D) double bonds only

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An atom with four electrons in its valence shell can form single, double, or triple covalent bonds by sharing one, two, or three pairs of electrons, respectively, with other atoms to achieve a stable electron configuration.

An Atom Has Four Electrons in Its Valence Shell