4.1.1 Covalent Bonding Flashcards
1
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When non-metal ions bond…
A
…they share pairs of electrons to get a full outer shell.
2
Q
How to find out how many times a non-metal atom needs to share a pair of electrons?
A
8 - group number = how many shared pairs of electrons
3
Q
True or false: there cannot be double or triple bonds in covalent bonding
A
False - there can be single, double or triple bonds.
4
Q
What is covalent bonding?
A
The electrostatic attraction between protons in two nuclei and the shared pair of electrons between them.
5
Q
True or False: Covalent bonding is very weak
A
False - covalent bonding is a very strong attraction.
6
Q
What is a small group of atoms held together by covalent bonds called?
A
A simple molecule.
