Covalent Bonding Review

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What does a double bond represent in an electron dot diagram?

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Two pairs of shared electrons.

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How do covalent bonds form?

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By sharing valence electrons between atoms.

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How many electrons do two nitrogen atoms share in a nitrogen molecule (N2) with a triple bond?

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6 electrons.

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According to the Octet Rule, how many electrons do atoms aim to have in their outermost shell?

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8 electrons.

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What is the primary reason atoms form bonds?

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To fill the outermost energy level.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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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 Octet Rule?

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Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in covalent bonding?

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Valence electrons are the electrons involved in forming bonds between atoms.