COVALENT BONDING- whats a covalent bond Flashcards

1
Q

what does it occur between

A

2 or more NON- METALS

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2
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when does it occur

A

when atoms share electrons

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3
Q

what is the bond created by

A

an ELECTROSTATIC ATTRACTION between the NUCLEUS in each atom
and the SHARED PAIR OF ELECTRONS

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4
Q

to draw them we use

A

dot & cross OR

stick diagrams

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