Covalent Bonding Flashcardizz Practice

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How do covalent bonds form?

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Covalent bonds form by sharing valence electrons between atoms.

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What are the characteristics of covalent bonds in terms of attractive forces and melting points?

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Covalent bonds have weak attractive forces and low melting points.

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In which type of compound are electrons transferred from one atom to another?

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Electrons are transferred in ionic compounds.

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What type of compound is formed by a metal and a nonmetal?

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A metal and nonmetal compound is an ionic compound.

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What is the difference between a covalent bond and a metallic bond?

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A covalent bond is formed by sharing electrons, while a metallic bond is formed by a sea of delocalized electrons.

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What is a covalent bond?

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

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What is the typical melting point of covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds typically have low melting points.

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between nonmetals.

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What is a diatomic molecule?

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

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Give an example of a covalent compound.

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An example of a covalent compound is water (H2O).