Covalent Bonding

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What makes an atom 'happy'?

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Having a complete outer shell.

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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 molecular formula for water?

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H₂O.

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What is the difference between a single, double, and triple covalent bond?

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A single bond involves one pair of shared electrons, a double bond involves two pairs, and a triple bond involves three pairs.

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What is the name of the compound CO₂?

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Carbon dioxide.

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How do covalent bonds help atoms achieve a full outer shell?

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The atoms share electrons in order to get a full outer shell.

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What is the molecular formula for tetrarsenic decoxide?

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As₄O₁₀.

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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A covalent bond.

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What is the name of the compound NF₃?

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Nitrogen trifluoride.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.