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 nonmetal atoms share pairs of electrons.

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What types of atoms typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds are typically formed between two nonmetals.

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How many valence electrons does nitrogen have?

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Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons.

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What is the octet rule in 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 the state of most covalent compounds at room temperature?

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Most covalent compounds exist as gases or liquids at room temperature, and very few are solids.

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How do covalent bonds differ from ionic bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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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 a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally between atoms, resulting in a molecule with a slight charge.

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A nonpolar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where electrons are shared equally between atoms.

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What determines the number of bonds an element can form?

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The number of bonds an element can form is determined by the number of electrons needed to reach an octet.