Covalent bonds

In an electron dot diagram, two pairs of shared electrons represents a ...

• single bond
• double bond
• triple bond
• quadruple bond

Compared to ionic compounds, molecular compounds generally have...

• good conductivity
• greater densities
• more chemical bonds
• a low boiling point

In a(an) POLAR bond, one atom pulls on the shared electrons more than the other atom. 

• True
• False

Why do atoms share electrons?

• to increase their atomic number

• to become ions

• to obtain noble gas electron configuration

• to become less polar

Which of the following can form diatomic molecules held by triple covalent bonds?

• N₂

• O₂

• F₂

• C₂

If the atoms that share electrons have an unequal attraction for the electrons, the bond is called

• dipolar

• nonpolar

• ionic

• polar