Covalent Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
what types of elements does covalent bonding occur between?
A
a non-metal and a non-metal (atoms)
2
Q
what does a molecule consist of?
A
two or more atoms, covalently bonded
3
Q
what are the properties of covalent compounds?
A
4
Q
why are covalent bonds soft and flexible?
A
because covalent bonds are not rigid
5
Q
what do overlapping circles show in a covalent bond diagram?
A
a covalent bond
6
Q
how many bonds are in a… group 4 element?
A
4
7
Q
how many bonds are in a… group 5 element?
A
3
8
Q
how many bonds are in a… group 6 element?
A
2
9
Q
how many bonds are in a… group 7 element?
A
1
10
Q
how do you find the number of circles in a compound?
A
look at the formula, and add up the number of atoms
