Covalent Bonds

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A covalent bond in which electrons are shared unequally is called a _____ bond.

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polar

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A compound that is composed of molecules is known as a _______ bond.

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molecular bond

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Atoms that share three pairs of electrons such as nitrogen and carbon can form ______ bonds.

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triple bond

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Two atoms that share two pairs of electrons form a ______ ____.

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double bond

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A covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally is a ________ bond.

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nonpolar

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What type of bond is formed when two atoms share one pair of electrons?

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single bond

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What is the term for the attraction between the shared electrons and the nuclei of the bonded atoms?

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covalent bond

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What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?

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Polar bonds have unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar bonds have equal sharing.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in covalent bonding?

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Electronegativity determines how strongly an atom attracts shared electrons.