Covalent Bonding Practice

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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 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.

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What is the molecular formula for methane?

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CH₄

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Identify a characteristic of covalent compounds.

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Covalent compounds typically have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Nonmetals typically form covalent bonds.

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How many valence electrons does chlorine have?

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Chlorine has 7 valence electrons.

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How many covalent bonds can chlorine form to complete its outer shell?

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Chlorine can form 1 covalent bond to complete its outer shell.

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What is the name of the compound SO₂?

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The name of the compound SO₂ is sulfur dioxide.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in covalent bonding?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to form bonds in order to have eight electrons in their outer shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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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.