Covalent Compounds

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What is a covalent compound?

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A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between two nonmetals.

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What is the main characteristic of covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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Name the compound CO.

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Carbon monoxide.

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Covalent compounds are formed between which types of elements?

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Covalent compounds are formed between two nonmetals.

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In covalent compounds, how are electrons treated?

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Electrons are shared.

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Name the compound CF4.

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Carbon tetrafluoride.

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What do all nonmetals, except Hydrogen, need to become stable?

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8 valence electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in covalent bonding?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom and are involved in forming covalent bonds.