Topic 2 - Covalent Bonding Flashcards

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how are atoms attracted in covalent bonding?

A

There is a strong electrostatic attraction between the shared electrons and the atom’s nuclei

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what is an electrostatic attraction?

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when 2 or more oppositely charged particles are attracted to each other

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