Covalent bonding 101 Flashcards
1
Q
What is covalent bonding?
A
A strong electrostatic attraction between two non-metals
2
Q
What do they do?
A
Share electrons
3
Q
What happens when they share electrons?
A
They complete their outer shell of electrons
4
Q
Are covalent bonds strong?
A
✅They require lots of energy to break them
5
Q
How do we represent this?
A
A dot and cross diagram
6
Q
What are two examples of a giant covalent lattice?
A
Graphite and Diamond
7
Q
What is an allotrope?
A
They are substances made of the same element but are different`
8
Q
What makes the structure of diamond so strong?
A
Each molecule is bonded to four others
