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Electrons in Molecules

In molecules, electrons are present in the bonds.

Atoms join together by taking, giving or sharing electrons in their outermost orbital to make a bond

These electrons are called valence electrons.

Here, the bond between two hydrogen atoms is represented by a line.

A Hydrogen Molecule

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