Covalent Bonding and Electron Dot Structures

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What determines the polarity of a covalent bond?

Back

The difference in electronegativity between the atoms.

Front

What is the main characteristic of a polar covalent bond?

Back

Unequal sharing of electrons.

Front

Which is an example of a covalent compound?

Back

CO₂.

Front

How many electrons are shared between the carbon atoms (C=C) in a tetrafluoroethene molecule?

Back

4.

Front

What is the name of the shape of a bent molecule?

Back

Bent.

Front

Define covalent bonding.

Back

A type of chemical bond where atoms share pairs of electrons.

Front

What is electronegativity?

Back

A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

Front

What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

Back

A bond where electrons are shared equally between two atoms.

Front

What is the molecular shape of methane (CH₄)?

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Tetrahedral.

Front

What is the significance of the octet rule in covalent bonding?

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Atoms tend to form bonds to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.