Covalent Bonding Flashcardizz Practice

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What is a covalent bond?

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

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What type of atoms typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between two non-metal atoms.

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How do covalent bonds differ from ionic bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is the Lewis dot structure?

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The Lewis dot structure is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

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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.

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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 the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to form bonds in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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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 a molecule with a slight charge.

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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.

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What is a diatomic molecule?

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A diatomic molecule is a molecule that consists of two atoms, which can be of the same or different elements.