This diagram covers Shared Electron Pairs: Single Bond, Double Bond, and H₂O within Covalent Bonding for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Covalent Bonding in Bonding & Structure for GCSE Chemistry with 25 exam-style questions and 21 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 2 of 13 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
🔗 Shared Electron Pairs: Single Bond, Double Bond, and H₂O
Figure 1: Covalent bonding — H₂ (single bond), O₂ (double bond), and H₂O (two single bonds, bent shape)
Practice questions for Covalent Bonding
Which of the following best describes a covalent bond?
Explain the difference between a bonding pair and a lone pair of electrons in a covalent molecule.
Quick recall flashcards
What is a single covalent bond?
One shared pair of electrons between two atoms
What is a covalent bond?
A shared pair of electrons between two non-metal atoms