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 formula for phosphorus trichloride?

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PCl₃

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What is the formula for silicon dioxide, the compound found in sand?

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SiO₂

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How many valence electrons does nitrogen have?

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5

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What can be generalized about covalent bonds?

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Electrons will be shared.

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What bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Ionic bond.

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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 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 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 bonds.

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What is a diatomic molecule?

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