Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 2 - Chemical Principles - Study Questions - Review - Page 50: 3b

Answer

Covalent Bond

Work Step by Step

Since the electrons are shared as opposed to an electron being completely ripped away, we see that this is a covalent bond. This can also be observed since Carbon and Oxygen are both non-metals. (Note, this is a single covalent bond.)
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