Practice Covalent Bond (4.3.2) - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

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Question 1.
Define a covalent bond.
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Think about how these atoms interact to achieve stability.
Question 2.
Give an example of a covalent compound.
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Recall a common liquid that contains hydrogen and oxygen.
3Question 3.
What is a covalent bond?
- A bond where electrons are transferred
- A bond where electrons are shared
- A bond not involving electrons
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Recall how covalent bonds function.
4Question 4.
True or False: Covalent compounds typically conduct electricity.
- True
- False
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Think about the properties of ionic vs. covalent bonds.
Question 5.
If a carbon atom forms four covalent bonds, what is the molecular geometry of the resulting molecules? Explain your reasoning.
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Consider the number of electron domains around the carbon atom.
Question 6.
Explain the difference in physical properties between covalent substances like water and ionic substances like sodium chloride.
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Think about the nature of the bonds and how they affect the compounds.

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