Bonding 7 (covalent Bonds) Flashcards
When phosphorus and chlorine combine, they form a
Covalent bond
In the covalent bond between phosphorus and chlorine, they share _ electrons
Three
Phosphorus’ five valence electrons need to bind with
Three chlorine atoms
Chlorine has 7 valence electrons, each of the three atoms share _ valence electrons with phosphorus
1
Bonding pairs are when there are _ on a side of an atom
Red and blue valence electrons
The binding pairs (red and blue dots) signify
Sharing of electrons
When two of the same color dots are on one side, they are called
Lone pairs
Lone pairs are not
Bonded
Sometimes atoms will form _ with themselves to become more stable
Covalent bonds
Molecules formed by self covalent bonds called
Diatomic molecules
When atoms make covalent bonds with same atom for more stability, they form
Diatomic molecules
_ is used to compare diatomic molecules
Room temperature
Room temperature used to compare diatomic molecules because
It’s most common condition under which they are used
Seven diatomic molecules at room temp N2 gas
Nitrogen
Seven diatomic molecules at room temp o2 gas
Oxygen