Chemistry Ch 6 Covalent Compounds

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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 type of electrons are involved in the formation of a covalent bond?

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Valence electrons are involved in the formation of a covalent bond.

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How many valence electrons does oxygen have in its Lewis structure?

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Oxygen has two pairs and two single valence electrons in its Lewis structure.

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What type of bond forms between atoms with different electronegativities?

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A polar covalent bond forms between atoms with different electronegativities.

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How many valence electrons does aluminum have in its Lewis structure?

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Aluminum has three single valence electrons in its Lewis structure.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons.

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What is a Lewis structure?

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A Lewis structure is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms and the lone pairs of electrons in a molecule.

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What is a non-polar covalent bond?

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

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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.