Covalent Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
the force of attraction that holds together two atoms that share a pair/s of valence electrons
A
Covalent Bond
2
Q
Covalent bonds form only between atoms of?
A
Non-metals
3
Q
In a covalent bond, an atom ________ one or more electrons with another atom.
A
shares
4
Q
Covalent bonds are also very strong, meaning it takes a lot of ________ to break them apart.
A
energy
5
Q
Covalent bonds occur in elements with an electronegativity difference of?
A
0-1.7
6
Q
Covalent bonds are common to _________ elements
A
diatomic
7
Q
What are the diatomic elements?
A
HONClBrIFAt
8
Q
“It is better to give than to receive.” BUT
“It’s best to _____ .”
A
share
(sharing - stronger bonds)
