Topic 1 - Covalent bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is a covalent bond?
A
A bond formed when an electron pair is shared between two atoms
2
Q
What forms as a result of covalent bonding?
A
A molecule
3
Q
Draw a dot and cross diagram for the formation of methane (CH4 )
A
4
Q
True or false? ‘Covalent bonds are weak’
A
FALSE
Covalent bonds are strong