6-1: Bonding: General Concepts and Lewis Structures

Question 1

When two or more atoms share electrons to fill their octet the resulting compound is called a ___ or ____.

Answer 1

covalent; molecular

Question 2

The electrons between two atoms are called ________ ______ or ____ ___.

Answer 2

Bonding electrons; shared pairs

Question 3

The electrons that are only attached to one of the atoms are called ______ _____ or ____ ___.

Answer 3

Non-binding electrons; lone pairs