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Bonding
Different Bonds
Molecular Compounds
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What is a covalent bond?
A chemical bond formed by two atoms sharing electrons.
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What are the different types of covalent bonds
Single, double, and triple.
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What is a molecular compound?
A compound that is made up of molecules
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What is a group of covalently bonded atoms called?
Molecule
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What occurs in single bond?
Atoms share one pair of electrons
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Molecular compounds ____________ conduct electric current.
do not
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Covalent bonds form between_________atoms.
nometals
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Double covalent bonds form when__________.
Atoms share two pairs of electrons
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In comparison with ionic compounds, molecular compounds have _________ melting points and boiling points
lower
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How many valence electrons does an atom have in order for it to form a covalent bond? (hint: unstable)
Less than 8
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Triple covalent bonds form when______________.
Atoms share 3 pairs of electrons
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Why don't molecular compounds conduct electric currents?
Because they do not contain charged particles
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In a covalent bond,the atoms are held together by _________
The attraction between the atoms' electrons and protons
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Why do atoms form covalent bonds?
To become stable and get 8 valance electrons
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What makes up a water molecule?
One oxygen atom forming covalent bonds with two hydrogen atoms