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4 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
What is a covalent bond?
Think about sharing.
Name one example of a covalent compound.
What liquid do you drink every day?
What forms covalent bonds?
Think about the types of elements typically involved.
True or False: Covalent compounds usually have high melting points.
Think about the strength of the bonds.
Consider the molecular compound sulfur dioxide (SO₂). Describe the type of bonding and determine the bond polarity.
Look at the periodic table for electronegativity values.
How do the properties of covalent compounds differ from ionic compounds and what implications does this have for their use in everyday products?
Think about where you'd find these substances used.
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