Covalent Compounds

Covalent bonds are between...

• Metal and Nonmetal

• Nonmetal and Nonmetal

How are covalent bonds formed?

• electrons are shared

• electrons are transferred

1 covalent bond = ________________

• 1 shared electron

• 2 shared electrons

• 3 shared electrons

• 4 shared electrons

How many bonds are there in the compound CH₃Cl?

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 7

How many LONE PAIRS of electrons are there in the molecule HCl?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 6

What is the correct formula for this molecule?

• NH
• N₃H
• NH₃
• NH₄

According to the octet rule most elements need _______ valence electrons.

• 2
• 8
• 6
• 18

Which of the following elements is an exception to the "Octet" rule?

• Carbon (C)

• Hydrogen (H)

• Oxygen (O)

• Sodium (Na)

How many bonds does Carbon (C) form?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many bonds does Oxygen (O) form?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4