Practice - Covalent Bonding
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Practice Questions
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What is a covalent bond?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms can achieve stability.
What does the octet rule state?
💡 Hint: Consider stability in electron configurations.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of bond is formed by the sharing of electrons?
💡 Hint: Think about the bonding interaction that involves sharing.
True or False: Covalent compounds are typically good conductors of electricity.
💡 Hint: Consider how ionic compounds differ in this aspect.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the electronegativity values of two elements, determine whether they will form a polar covalent bond, a non-polar covalent bond, or an ionic bond. Provide evidence for your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Refer to the electronegativity scale for guidance.
Analyze the properties of a covalent compound (e.g., methane, CH₄) and explain how its molecular structure informs its typical physical properties.
💡 Hint: Think about how structure impacts the properties of the compound.
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