Covalent Bonding

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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 name for OI5?

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Oxygen Pentaiodide

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Covalent bonds are formed when _____________.

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electrons are shared.

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What is the correct Lewis structure for diatomic oxygen, O₂?

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The correct Lewis structure shows two shared pairs of electrons between the two oxygen atoms.

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Which of the following elements can form a triple covalent bond?

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Nitrogen can form a triple covalent bond.

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What type of elements are in a covalent bond?

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Covalent bonds typically involve nonmetals bonded to nonmetals.

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What is a single covalent bond?

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A single covalent bond is formed when two atoms share one pair of electrons.

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What is a double covalent bond?

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A double covalent bond is formed when two atoms share two pairs of electrons.

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What is a triple covalent bond?

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A triple covalent bond is formed when two atoms share three pairs of electrons.

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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.