UNIT1-Chemical formulae and covalent bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is subscript?
A
The small numbers written below the element to show that more than one atom is involved.
2
Q
What is covalent bonding?
A
The bonding that happens between a non-metal and a non-metal
3
Q
how do atoms gain a full outer shell when covalent bonding?
A
They share electrons
4
Q
how do you draw a covalent bond?
A
you only draw the outer shell
