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Atoms share electrons to achieve stability
Non-metal atoms
Two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons
Smallest particle of substance retaining chemical properties
Molecules can be same or different elements; compounds must be different elements
2 H atoms share 1 electron each, forming single covalent bond
2 Cl atoms share 1 electron pair to achieve 8 outer electrons
Electron pairs on one atom, not shared in bonding
O shares 1 e⁻ with each H; has 2 lone pairs
N shares 1 e⁻ with each of 3 H atoms; has 1 lone pair
C shares 1 e⁻ with each of 4 H atoms; 4 single bonds
Number of bonds an atom can form
H=1, O=2, N=3, C=4, Cl=1
Sharing of one pair of electrons between two atoms
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