Covalent Bonding Model (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Covalent bonding
Covalent bonding
Non-metals sharing electrons to form bonds
Octet rule
Octet rule
Atoms stable with 8 electrons in outer shell
Single covalent bond
Single covalent bond
Sharing one pair of electrons (2 total)
Double covalent bond
Double covalent bond
Sharing two pairs of electrons (4 total)
Triple covalent bond
Triple covalent bond
Sharing three pairs of electrons (6 total)
Diatomic molecule
Diatomic molecule
Molecule containing two atoms
Lewis structures
Lewis structures
Diagrams showing valence shell electrons
Polyatomic molecule
Polyatomic molecule
Molecule with more than two atoms
Lone pairs
Lone pairs
Non-bonding electron pairs
Molecular substances & electricity
Molecular substances & electricity
Can't conduct - no free-moving charged particles