Covelant bonding Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is covalent bonding?
A
Non-metals sharing electrons to get full outer shells.
2
Q
What is a covalent bond made of?
A
A pair of shared electrons.
3
Q
What are dot and cross diagrams?
A
Diagrams that show shared electrons using dots and crosses from each atom.
4
Q
What are simple covalent molecules?
A
Molecules with few atoms, weak intermolecular forces, low melting/boiling points.
