The Formulas of Many Binary Covalent Compounds Can Be Predicted

Multiple Choice

The formulas of many binary covalent compounds can be predicted on the basis

A) that a bond is formed by the overlapping of two filled orbitals.
B) that the number of bonds an atom can have is equal to the number of empty valence orbitals it has.
C) that a bond is formed by the overlapping of atomic orbitals.
D) that the number of bonds an atom can have is equal to the number of half-filled valence orbitals it can have.
E) that bonding electrons are simultaneously attracted by more than one nucleus.