Covalent Bonds

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What is a covalent bond?

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

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What types of atoms typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between two nonmetals.

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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, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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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, resulting in a molecule with a slight electrical dipole moment.

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A nonpolar covalent bond is a type of bond where electrons are shared equally between two atoms, resulting in no charge separation.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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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 significance of electronegativity in covalent bonding?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract shared electrons; it determines whether a bond is polar or nonpolar.

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What is a double bond?

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A double bond is a type of covalent bond where two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

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What is a triple bond?

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A triple bond is a type of covalent bond where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.