Covalent Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is covalent bonding
A
The sharing of electrons
2
Q
What are the three rules to drawing covalent bonds
A
1) always draw one as having dots and the other as crosses
2) ions are not formed during covalent bonding (no brackets)
3) ionic = transferring
Covalent = sharing
3
Q
What type of bonds do metals form
A
Metallic bonds
4
Q
Where do ‘free’ electrons come from
A
Shields from metal atoms
