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What is the process by which atoms can form covalent bonds?
What is the process by which atoms can form covalent bonds?
- Ionic bonding
- Outer shell completion
- Electron transferring
- Electron sharing (correct)
When does ionic bonding work well?
When does ionic bonding work well?
- When one atom has too many electrons and the other has too few (correct)
- When atoms are covalently bonded
- When both atoms need extra electrons
- When atoms have similar charges
What do non-metal elements do when they need an extra electron to achieve a full outer shell?
What do non-metal elements do when they need an extra electron to achieve a full outer shell?
- Transfer electrons to each other
- Create ionic bonds
- Share electrons with each other (correct)
- Exchange electrons with metal elements
What is the purpose of drawing one atom with dots and the other with crosses in a dot and cross diagram?
What is the purpose of drawing one atom with dots and the other with crosses in a dot and cross diagram?
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What is the easier way to draw covalent molecules as compared to dot and cross diagrams?
What is the easier way to draw covalent molecules as compared to dot and cross diagrams?
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