Covalent Bonding Review

Front

Covalent bonds are formed through the ____ of valence electrons.

Back

Sharing

Front

Which diatomic molecule forms a triple bond?

Back

N₂ (Nitrogen gas)

Front

What is the name of the covalent molecule BF₃?

Back

Bromine Trifluoride

Front

How many valence electrons are needed for atoms to be stable?

Back

8

Front

Potassium Chloride is...

Back

Ionic

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

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

Front

What is a diatomic molecule?

Back

A molecule composed of two atoms, which can be of the same or different elements.

Front

Give an example of a molecule that contains a double bond.

Back

O₂ (Oxygen gas) or CO₂ (Carbon dioxide)

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.