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Chap 8 Covalent
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |