Covalent Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Some elements bond ionically but others form strong _______ bonds.
A
Covalent
2
Q
When non-metal atoms bond together, they _____ pairs of electrons to make covalent bonds.
A
Share
3
Q
The positively charged nuclei of the bonded atoms are attracted to the shared pair of electrons by electrostatic ______, making covalent bonds very ______.
A
- Forces
2. Strong
4
Q
Atoms only share electrons in their _____ ______.
A
Outer shells
5
Q
Each single covalent bond provides ___ extra shared electron for each atom.
A
One
6
Q
Having a full outer shell gives them the electronic structure of a _____ ___, which is very stable.
A
Noble gas
7
Q
Covalent bonding happens in compounds of ___-______.
A
Non-metals
