How many pairs of electrons do the two oxygen atoms in an oxygen molecule share with each other?

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How many pairs of electrons do the two oxygen atoms in an oxygen molecule share with each other?

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Answer 1 · 2016-03-24T16:26:35

Two pairs.

Explanation:

In the #O_2# molecule, there is a double covalent bond formed due to the sharing of electrons. Since two electrons form each bond, there are a total of two pairs, or four electrons, in the bond.

Use the Lewis Dot Structure to help you.
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