Covalent Bond and Single Covalent Bond Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Covalent Bond?
A
A type of bond where pairs of atoms are shared by two atoms.
2
Q
Why do the Atoms in Covalent Bonds share pairs of electrons?
A
The atoms aren’t strong enough to “steal” the electrons from the other atom. In Ionic Bonds, the atoms are able to steal.
3
Q
What is a Pi Bond?
A
A bond that forms from the side-to-side overlap of orbitals of two atoms.
4
Q
The bond that forms from the side-to-side overlap of orbitals of two atoms is termed a ___ bond.
A
Pi.
