Covalent Bonds

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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 a diatomic element?

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A diatomic element is a molecule composed of two identical atoms, such as O2 (oxygen) or N2 (nitrogen).

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What is the strongest type of bond?

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The strongest type of bond is a covalent bond, where atoms share electrons to achieve a full outer shell.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be the same or different elements.

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What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?

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Polar covalent bonds occur when electrons are shared unequally, while nonpolar covalent bonds occur when electrons are shared equally.

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What is an example of a compound formed by covalent bonds?

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Water (H2O) is an example of a compound formed by covalent bonds.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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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 double covalent bond?

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A double covalent bond is formed when two atoms share two pairs 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.