Covalent Bonds

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What is a covalent bond?

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

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What is a triple bond?

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A triple bond is a covalent bond where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

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What does it mean for an atom to have an octet?

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It means the atom has gained, lost, or shared electrons resulting in having 8 valence electrons, leading to stability.

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Which molecule is an example of a covalent compound?

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CO₂ (carbon dioxide) is an example of a covalent compound.

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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 polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms, resulting in partial charges.

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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 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 stability.

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What is a diatomic molecule?

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

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.