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What is the process by which atoms can form covalent bonds?
Electron sharing
When does ionic bonding work well?
When one atom has too many electrons and the other has too few
What do non-metal elements do when they need an extra electron to achieve a full outer shell?
Share electrons with each other
What is the purpose of drawing one atom with dots and the other with crosses in a dot and cross diagram?
To differentiate between the atoms' outer shells
What is the easier way to draw covalent molecules as compared to dot and cross diagrams?
Displayed formula
Test your understanding of covalent bonding and electron sharing in atoms. Explore the various ways to represent covalent bonds and understand the differences from ionic bonding.
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