Covalent Bonds

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Why do atoms share electrons?

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To attain the electron configuration of a noble gas.

Front

Which of the compounds below contains a single covalent bond? Options: Br₂, SO, HCl

Back

Br₂ and HCl

Front

A molecule with a single covalent bond is...
Options: HCl, SO, CO, SO₂

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HCl

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A molecule with a double covalent bond is...
Options: HCl, SO, I₂, N₂

Back

SO

Front

Which element forms a diatomic molecule using a triple covalent bond? Options: C, N, O, P

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N

Front

How many bonds does carbon have to create in order to satisfy the octet rule?

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4

Front

How do covalent bonds form?

Back

Sharing valence e- between atoms.

Front

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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2 Nonmetals

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Which of the following is NOT formed by a covalent bond? Options: K₂S, H₂O, I₂, CO₂

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K₂S

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How are covalent bonds explained?

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When the atom shares an electron with another atom