Covalent Bonding

Question 1

How is a covalent bond formed

Answer 1

Attraction between the shared electrons and between the adjacent nuclei of two or more atoms

Question 2

Ionic vs covalent structure

Answer 2

• ionic have a giant structure (lattice) and strong ionic bonds
• covalent are small molecules that have weak intermolecular forces (often gases/liquids at room temp)