Covalent Bonds

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the name of N2O3?

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Dinitrogen trioxide.

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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2 Nonmetals.

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How many electrons does hydrogen need in its valence shell to be stable?

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2.

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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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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 a diatomic molecule?

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A diatomic molecule consists of two atoms of the same or different elements, such as O2 or HCl.

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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 have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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What is a single covalent bond?

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

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What is a double covalent bond?

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A double covalent bond is formed when two atoms share two pairs of electrons.