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 non-metal atoms share pairs of electrons.

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What types of atoms typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between two non-metal atoms.

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What is the main characteristic of covalent bonds?

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The main characteristic of covalent bonds is the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the Lewis Dot Structure?

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The Lewis Dot Structure is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

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How do you determine if a compound is ionic or covalent?

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A compound is covalent if it consists of non-metal atoms; it is ionic if it consists of metal and non-metal atoms.

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What is the Lewis Dot Structure for ammonia (NH3)?

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The Lewis Dot Structure for ammonia shows one nitrogen atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms, with a lone pair of electrons on nitrogen.

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What is the difference between covalent and ionic bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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Can covalent bonds form between identical atoms?

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Yes, covalent bonds can form between identical non-metal atoms, such as in O2 or N2.

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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 the electrons are shared unequally between the two atoms, resulting in a slight charge difference.

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What is an example of a molecule with a covalent bond?

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An example of a molecule with a covalent bond is water (H2O), where oxygen shares electrons with two hydrogen atoms.