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 chemical formula for sulfur hexabromide?

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SBr₆

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Why do covalent bonds form?

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Covalent bonds form to fill outer electron shells of atoms.

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Which element typically forms three covalent bonds?

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Phosphorous.

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How many covalent bonds does carbon need to form to complete its outer shell?

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4.

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What is a Lewis Dot Diagram?

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A Lewis Dot Diagram is a representation of the valence electrons of an atom, showing how they are arranged in 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 covalent bonds.

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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 the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to form bonds until they are surrounded by eight valence electrons.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms.