topic 2a - bonding and structure (4. covalent bonding)

Question 1

what is covalent bonding

Answer 1

formed when a pair of electrons is shared between 2 atoms. atoms share electrons with each other to get full outer shells. The positively charged nuclei of the bonded atoms are attracted to pair of electrons by electrostatic forces. happens between non-metals

Question 2

state the ways of representing covalent bonding

Answer 2

dot and cross diagrams, displayed formulas

3d models and ball and stick models