Lewis structures

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What type of bond is formed in an oxygen molecule (O2)?

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Double covalent bond.

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How strongly an atom attracts electrons is called...?

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Electronegativity.

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What type of bond is formed in a nitrogen molecule (N2)?

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Triple covalent bond.

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How many single and double bonds are in C2H4?

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4 single bonds and 1 double bond.

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If electrons are shared unequally, what type of bond is formed?

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Polar covalent bond.

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What is a Lewis structure?

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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 does a single bond represent in a Lewis structure?

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A single bond represents one pair of shared electrons between two atoms.

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What does a double bond represent in a Lewis structure?

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A double bond represents two pairs of shared electrons between two atoms.

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What does a triple bond represent in a Lewis structure?

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A triple bond represents three pairs of shared electrons between two atoms.

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What is the significance of lone pairs in Lewis structures?

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Lone pairs represent non-bonding electrons that can affect molecular shape and reactivity.