Covalent Bonds

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What are covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds are chemical bonds formed when two non-metal atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds occur between metals and non-metals, while covalent bonds occur between non-metals.

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How do covalent bonds form?

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Covalent bonds form through the sharing of valence electrons between atoms.

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What is an example of a molecule with covalent bonds?

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Water (H2O) is an example of a molecule with covalent bonds.

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What types of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between non-metal elements.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.

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What is a valence electron?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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Can covalent bonds be single, double, or triple?

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Yes, covalent bonds can be single (one pair of shared electrons), double (two pairs), or triple (three pairs).

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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.

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A nonpolar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared equally between the two atoms.