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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How many electrons are shared in a double bond?

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4

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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2 Nonmetals

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How many valence electrons does nitrogen have?

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5

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What can be generalized about covalent bonds?

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Electrons will be shared.

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Why are covalent compounds poor conductors of electricity?

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Covalent compounds do not have free charges.

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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.

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What is a triple covalent bond?

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A triple covalent bond is formed when two atoms share three pairs of 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 a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms.