Covalent Bonding

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the molecular formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO2

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What is the chemical formula for sulfur hexabromide?

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SBr₆

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How many covalent bonds does carbon need to form to complete its outer shell?

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4

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In a covalent bond, how are electrons treated?

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Electrons are shared between the atoms.

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What is the purpose of forming covalent bonds?

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To fill the outer electron shells of atoms.

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Nonmetals typically form covalent bonds.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.

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What is the octet rule in relation to covalent bonding?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to form bonds until they are surrounded by eight valence electrons.

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What is a single covalent bond?

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A single covalent bond is formed when two atoms share one pair of electrons.