3.3 - Covalent Bonding: The Cooperative Sharing of Electrons
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What is a covalent bond?
💡 Hint: Think about how electrons interact between atoms.
What is the octet rule?
💡 Hint: Recall which gases are stable due to their electron configuration.
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What type of bond involves sharing electron pairs between atoms?
💡 Hint: Think about how electrons behave in molecules.
True or False: Covalent compounds typically conduct electricity.
💡 Hint: Welcome to the world of neutral molecules.
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Design a molecule that involves at least one double bond and one single bond. Explain the bonding interactions within your created molecule.
💡 Hint: Use a molecular modeling kit or drawing software.
Analyze the comparison between the physical properties of a covalent compound and an ionic compound. Discuss how their respective bonding types account for these differences.
💡 Hint: List properties and features before comparing.
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