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Covalent Bonding — Sharing Electrons

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Section 3 of 12

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📐 Covalent Bonding — Sharing Electrons

Covalent bonding showing shared electron pairs in H2, O2, water and methane

Covalent bonds form when atoms share pairs of electrons. Single bonds share 1 pair, double bonds share 2 pairs. The shared electrons count towards both atoms' outer shells.

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Understanding Different Types of Covalent Bonds How It Works: Why Non-Metals Share Electrons The Art of Sharing Drawing Dot-Cross Diagrams for Covalent Bonds

Practice Questions for Covalent Bonding

Which of the following best describes a covalent bond?

A. A shared pair of electrons between two non-metal atoms
B. The transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal
C. The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
D. A sea of delocalised electrons surrounding positive metal ions

1 markfoundation

Explain the difference between a bonding pair and a lone pair of electrons in a covalent molecule.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

What is a covalent bond?

A shared pair of electrons between two non-metal atoms

What is a single covalent bond?

One shared pair of electrons between two atoms

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Understanding Different Types of Covalent Bonds

How It Works: Why Non-Metals Share Electrons