Covalent Bonding Flashcard

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What is the name of S6O3?

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hexasulfur trioxide

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What allows a covalent bond to form between atoms?

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Unpaired valence electrons

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Covalent bonding occurs between which types of elements?

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nonmetals and nonmetals

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O

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How many valence electrons does oxygen have?

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6

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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 covalent bond and an ionic bond?

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Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

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What is the molecular formula for sulfur trioxide?

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SO3

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond

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What is the significance of valence electrons in bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how atoms bond and interact with each other.