Covalent bonding Flashcards
To understand and comprehend the topic of covalent bonding
Covalent bonding occurs between?
Non-metals only
What is chemical bonding?
The electrostatic force of attraction between positively charged and negatively charged ions
How do Non-metals form a bond?
They share electrons on their outer shell
What is a covalent bond?
A shared pair of electrons
What is covalent bonding?
The strong electrostatic force of attraction between the nuclei of the atom, making up the bond, and the shared pair of electrons
How is a covalent bond drawn?
-Only the outer shell is drawn
-Dot and cross diagram
-Solid line: Ci—Ci
What is a single bond?
A single bond is when each atom shares 1 pair of electrons
What is a molecule (covalent)?
Two or more atoms joined together by a covalent bond
What is a double bond?
A double bond is when each atom shares 2 pairs of electrons
What does diatomic mean?
When there are two atoms in a molecule
Is the bond strong when non-metal atoms share pairs of electrons?
Yes
