How many covalent bonds does O typically like to make?Group of answer choices1320

Oxygen (O) typically likes to form 2 covalent bonds.

Here's why:

1. Oxygen has 6 valence electrons in its outer shell.
2. To achieve a stable electron configuration, oxygen needs 2 more electrons to complete its outer shell (as per the octet rule, which states that atoms are most stable when their outermost shell is full with 8 electrons).
3. Oxygen can achieve this by sharing electrons with other atoms, forming covalent bonds. Each covalent bond involves the sharing of 2 electrons.
4. Therefore, oxygen typically forms 2 covalent bonds to fill its outer shell and achieve a stable electron configuration.