A Covalent Bond is a Shared Pair of Electrons Flashcards
1
Q
Sometimes atoms prefer to make covalent bonds by…
A
Sharing pairs of electrons with other atoms
2
Q
What does this mean?
A
Both atoms feel that they have a full outer shell
3
Q
What does each covalent bond provide?
A
One extra shared electron for each atom
4
Q
What does each atom involved have to make?
A
Enough covalent bonds to fill up its outer shell
5
Q
What is there a strong attraction between in covalent bonding?
A
Between the shared electrons and the nuclei of the atoms involved
