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How Many Covalent Bonds Does Hydrogen Atom Normally Make

How many covalent bonds do hydrogen atoms usually form?

Hydrogen atoms have only one electron, and their outer electron orbitals need to be filled with two electrons to achieve a stable structure. To achieve this stable state, hydrogen atoms usually share electrons by forming a covalent bond. For example, in hydrogen ($H_2 $), two hydrogen atoms each contribute an electron, forming a common electron pair, forming a covalent bond, so that each hydrogen atom appears to have a stable two-electron structure.

Therefore, hydrogen atoms usually form a covalent bond.