Question

What is the total number of electrons shared in a double covalent bond between two atoms?

(1) 1 (3) 8
(2) 2 (4) 4

Answer 1

A covalent bond is the sharing of two electrons. Therefore, in a double covalent bond, where there are two covalent bonds, 4 electrons are shared. So the answer is (4)

Answer 2

Answer: 4 electrons

Explanation: for a double covalent bond formation, the atoms involved will share 2 electrons each making it a total of 4 electrons