3.5 covalent bonding Flashcards
1
Q
How are covalent bonds formed?
A
Covalent bonds are formed when atoms of nonmetals share pairs of electrons with each other
2
Q
What is each shared pair of electrons?
A
Each shared pair of electrons is a covalent bond
3
Q
What do many substances containing covalent bonds consist of?
A
Many substances containing available bonds consist of simple molecules some have giant covalent structures
4
Q
What does covalent bond mean?
A
The bond between two atoms that share one or more pairs of electrons
