4.2.1 - Fundamentals of Covalent Bonding
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What is a covalent bond?
💡 Hint: Think about how different elements interact.
How do you identify the number of valence electrons for an atom?
💡 Hint: Refer to the periodic table!
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What does a covalent bond involve?
💡 Hint: Think about how nonmetals interact.
True or False: A double bond involves three shared electron pairs.
💡 Hint: Remember the visual representation of double bonds!
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Given the formula C₂H₄, draw the Lewis structure and explain the bond types present.
💡 Hint: Calculate the total valence electrons first!
Construct a Lewis structure for phosphorus pentachloride (PCl₅) and discuss its electron geometry.
💡 Hint: Count all bonds and total valence electrons!
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