Covalent Bonding

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What is a covalent bond?

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

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What is a single bond?

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A single bond is a covalent bond where one pair of electrons is shared between two atoms.

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What is a double bond?

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A double bond is a covalent bond where two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

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What is a triple bond?

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A triple bond is a covalent bond where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

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What is the chemical formula for sulfur hexachloride?

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SCl6

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What is the chemical formula for dinitrogen monoxide?

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N2O

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What is the name for C4H8?

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Tetracarbon octahydride.

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How many electrons are shared in a double bond?

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4 electrons.

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What is the difference between a polar and nonpolar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond occurs when electrons are shared unequally, while a nonpolar covalent bond occurs when electrons are shared equally.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons.