Covalent Bond Flashcard

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed when two nonmetal atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What does an electron dot diagram represent?

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An electron dot diagram represents the valence electrons of an atom and how they are shared or transferred in a bond.

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What is the difference between a single bond, double bond, and triple bond?

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A single bond involves one pair of shared electrons, a double bond involves two pairs, and a triple bond involves three pairs.

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What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

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An ionic bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What types of atoms typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds are typically formed between two nonmetals.

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What is the chemical formula for sulfur hexabromide?

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The chemical formula for sulfur hexabromide is SBr₆.

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How do you write the formula for disulfur decafluoride?

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The formula for disulfur decafluoride is S₂F₁₀.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in covalent bonding?

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Valence electrons are the outermost electrons that are involved in forming bonds between atoms.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared unequally between the two atoms, resulting in partial charges.

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A nonpolar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared equally between the two atoms.