covalent bonding Flashcards
1
Q
how are covalent bonds formed
A
covalent bonds are formed when atoms of non-metals share pairs of electrons with each other.
2
Q
what types of substances contain covalent bonds
A
Many substances containing covalent bonds consist of simple molecules but some have giant covalent structures.
3
Q
how can covalent bonds be represented
A
Each shared pair of electrons is a covalent bond.
