Covalent Bonding

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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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How many single bonds does a molecule with 3 single bonds have?

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3

Front

What is the number of covalent bonds formed by elements in group 17?

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One

Front

Which Lewis structure represents the compound PBr3?

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Structure D

Front

What occurs when two atoms share three pairs of electrons?

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A triple covalent bond.

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In an electron dot diagram, what does two pairs of shared electrons represent?

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A double bond.

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What is the maximum number of covalent bonds that carbon can form?

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Four.

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What type of bond is formed when two atoms share one pair of electrons?

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A single covalent bond.

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What is the difference between a single bond and a double bond?

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A single bond involves one pair of shared electrons, while a double bond involves two pairs.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in covalent bonding?

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Atoms tend to form bonds in order to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.