Covalent Bonding

chemical theory stating that atoms tend to combine so they each have eight valence electrons.

Number 4s molecular compound prefix

covalent bond between two atoms where the electrons forming the bond are unequally distributed

Name this compound

Number 1s molecular compound prefix

Number 9s molecular compound prefix

a chemical link between two atoms or ions where the electron pairs are shared between them.

a model used in chemistry to predict the geometry of individual molecules

Electronegativity difference greater then 1.7

Number 8s molecular compound prefix

Rinellas next Vacation Spot

a covalent bond in which the bonding electrons are equally attracted to both bonded atoms

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d1 4s2

The structures of molecules that are held together by covalent bonds can be diagrammed

Covalent Bonds ...

the relative ability of an atom to attract electrons when present in a compound.

Electronegativity between 0 and 0.4

1s²2s²2p⁵

electronegativity difference less than 1.7

What Shape is this molecule

What shape is this molecule?

electronegativity between .04 and 1.7