Covalent Bonding

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What is a covalent bond?

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

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What is the difference between a single, double, and triple covalent 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 is the molecular formula for Phosphorous Penta Chloride?

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PCl₅

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What is the name of the compound P₂O₅?

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Diphosphorous pentaoxide.

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Which of the following is a diatomic molecule? K₂, C₂, S₂, N₂?

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N₂ is a diatomic molecule.

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How many valence electrons does Oxygen have?

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Oxygen has 6 valence electrons.

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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, 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 bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms, leading to a partial charge.

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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

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What is the significance of electronegativity in covalent bonding?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract shared electrons; it helps determine bond polarity.