Covalent Bonding Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is covalent bonding?
A
When non metals form a bond, and they share pairs of electrons
2
Q
What force is the positive nuclei and pairs of electrons attracted by in covalent bonding?
A
Electrostatic forces
3
Q
What electrons do atoms share in covalent bonding?
A
The electrons in the outer shell
4
Q
Why do atoms use their outer shell electrons in covalent bonding?
A
They have the highest energy levels
5
Q
Can covalent bonding occur within compounds?
A
Yes
6
Q
Give examples of covalent bonds?
A
Hydrogen H2, chlorine Cl2, Oxygen O2, nitrogen N2, hydrogen chloride HCl, methane CH4, and water H2O
7
Q
What structure does a substance containing a covalent bond have?
A
Simple molecular structures
