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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What is the formula for phosphorus trichloride?

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PCl₃

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What bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Ionic bond

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What can be generalized about covalent bonds?

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Electrons will be shared.

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What is the formula for silicon dioxide, the compound in sand?

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SiO₂

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What state do most covalent compounds not exist in?

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Solid

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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

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O₂ (Oxygen gas) has a double covalent bond.

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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 atoms, resulting in a molecule with a slight charge.

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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.