Covalent bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is a covalent bond?
A
A strong electrostatic attraction between two nuclei and the shared pair(s) between them.
2
Q
How many bonds does carbon have?
A
4
3
Q
How many bonds does oxygen have?
A
2
4
Q
How many bonds does hydrogen have?
A
1
5
Q
What is dative covalent bonding?
A
This is when one element gives two electrons to the bond.
6
Q
Does covalent bonding have shared or unshared electrons?
A
Shared.
7
Q
What type of diagram do you use to show covalent bonding?
A
Dot and cross diagram.
