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Chap 8 Covalent
Question | Answer |
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covalent bond | a bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms |
diatomic molecule | a molecule consisting of two atoms. |
molecule | a neutral group of atoms joined together by covalent bonds |
molecular compound | a compound that is composed of molecules |
polar bond | a covalent bond between atoms in which the electrons are shared unequally |
polyatomic ion | a tightly bound group of atoms that behaves as a single unit and has a positive or negative charge |
unshared pair | a pair of valence electrons that is not shared between atoms |
VSEPR Theory | because electron pairs repel, molecules adjust their shapes so that valence electron pairs are as far apart as possible |