Covalent Bonds

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What happens to electrons in covalent bonding?

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Electrons are shared between atoms.

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What type of bond is formed when nitrogen (N2) shares three pairs of electrons?

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Triple bond.

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Is the dot diagram for sodium (Na) correct?

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True.

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How do covalent bonds form?

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By sharing valence electrons between atoms.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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What is a single bond?

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A covalent bond formed by the sharing of one pair of electrons.

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What is a double bond?

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A covalent bond formed by the sharing of two pairs of electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together by 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.