4.3.1 - Covalent bonding is another fundamental way atoms achieve stability
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What is a covalent bond?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms connect without losing electrons.
Name one example of a molecule with covalent bonds.
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What type of bond is formed during the sharing of two pairs of electrons?
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True or False: Covalent bonds can only form between metal atoms.
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Explain how the molecular shape of water results from covalent bonding. How does this shape influence its properties?
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Given the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆, describe the types of covalent bonds present and their significance in the functionality of this compound.
💡 Hint: Think about how the arrangement of bonds influences biological functions.
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