Covalent Bonding

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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How many electrons are involved in a double bond?

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Two pairs of electrons.

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What is the chemical formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?

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N₂O₄.

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In a covalent bond, what happens to the electrons?

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Electrons are shared between atoms.

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What is the formula for ammonia?

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NH₃.

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How many covalent bonds does carbon need to make to complete its outer shell?

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4.

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What is a single bond?

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A single bond is a covalent bond that involves one pair of shared electrons.

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What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?

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Polar covalent bonds involve unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds involve equal sharing.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to form bonds until they are surrounded by eight valence electrons.

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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.