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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How many bonds does carbon need to satisfy the octet rule?

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4

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the outer shell electrons of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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What is a double covalent bond?

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

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Give an example of a molecule with a double covalent bond.

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O₂ (Oxygen molecule)

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What is a single covalent bond?

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A single covalent bond is a bond formed when two atoms share one pair of electrons.

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Give an example of a molecule with a single covalent bond.

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H₂ (Hydrogen molecule)

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to form bonds in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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Is H₂O an example of covalent bonding?

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Yes

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond