Covalent Bonding

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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2 Nonmetals

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What is the correct name for the compound NO?

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Nitrogen Monoxide

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In which situation would valence electrons be shared evenly?

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Nonmetals of the same element

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How many bonds can carbon form based on its position in group 4A?

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4

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What is the chemical formula for sulfur hexabromide?

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SBr₆

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the difference between a polar and nonpolar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond has unequal sharing of electrons, while a nonpolar covalent bond has equal sharing.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in covalent bonding?

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Valence electrons are involved in the formation of covalent bonds and determine the bonding capacity of an atom.

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How do you determine the number of bonds an atom can form?

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By looking at the number of valence electrons and how many are needed to fill the outer shell.

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What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with four bonds and no lone pairs?

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Tetrahedral.