An atom of an element contains six electrons in its valence shell. This element is the second major component of air. It exists as a diatomic molecule.
$(i)$ Identify the element.
$(ii)$ Show the bond formed between two atoms of this element.
$(iii)$ Write the nature of the bond between the two atoms.

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(N/A) $(i)$ The element is Oxygen $(O)$.
$(ii)$ The bond formation between two oxygen atoms is shown in the figure.
$(iii)$ The nature of the bond is a double covalent bond,as each oxygen atom shares two electrons to complete its octet.

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