08 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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What is the chemical formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?

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N₂O₄

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How do you determine the number of hydrogen atoms in an acid?

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The number of hydrogen atoms is the same as the charge of the anion.

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What type of bond is formed in magnesium sulfide (MgS)?

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Ionic bond.

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What is acetic acid's chemical formula?

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HC₂H₃O₂

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What occurs during the formation of an ionic bond?

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Valence electrons are transferred between atoms.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared unequally between the two atoms, resulting in a partial charge.

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A nonpolar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared equally between the two atoms.