The content discusses covalent bonding, including the definitions and types of covalent bonds, such as single, double, and triple bonds. It explains how covalent bonds form through the sharing of electrons between nonmetals, creating stable electron configurations similar to noble gases. Various ex...
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Covalent Bonding
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Defining Covalent Bonding
Covalent bonding occurs between two nonmetals
A covalent bond involves the electrostatic attraction between nuclei of two atoms and the bonding
electrons of their outer shells
No electrons are transferred but only shared in this type of bonding
The positive nucleus of each atom has an attraction for the bonding electrons shared in the covalent
bond
Non-metals are able to share pairs of electrons to form different types of covalent bonds
Sharing electrons in the covalent bond allows each of the 2 atoms to achieve an electron configuration
similar to a noble gas
This makes each atom more stable
Covalent bonds & shared electrons table
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