Covalent Bonding Review

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed when two nonmetal atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the formula for Silicon Tetrachloride?

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SiCl₄

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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Two nonmetals.

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What is the name of the covalent molecule N₆H₇?

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Hexanitrogen Heptahydride.

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Which of the following contains covalent bonds: NaBr, Br₂, MgCl₂, KCl?

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Br₂.

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What is the formula for Sulfur Trichloride?

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SCl₃.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons between a metal and a nonmetal, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between two nonmetals.

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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 the significance of the octet rule in covalent bonding?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to form bonds in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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What is a diatomic molecule?

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A diatomic molecule is a molecule composed of only two atoms, which can be of the same or different chemical elements.