covalent bonding Flashcards
1
Q
what kind of elements do covalent bondsform between
A
non metals and diatomic molecules
2
Q
an example of a non metal covalent bonds form between
A
carbon dioxide
3
Q
an example of a diatomic molecule for covalent bonds
A
H2
4
Q
what does diatomic molecule mean
A
2 atoms
5
Q
what happens to electrons during covalent bonding
A
they are shared between the atoms to get a full outer shell
6
Q
what is a covalent bond
A
a shared pair of electrons
