Covelant bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is covalent bonding?
A
When two non-metal atoms bond together, They share pair(s) of electrons so both atoms achieve a full outer shell of electrons
2
Q
how does covalent bonding work?
A
A strong electrostatic attraction between the shared pair(s) and the protons in nuclei of each atom in the covalent bond
3
Q
What happens if more than one electron must be shared?
A
Double or triple covalent bonds