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What type of bond is formed when two or more atoms share electrons?
How many valence electrons does oxygen have?
What was the term used by Irving Langmuir to describe how neighboring atoms could exchange electrons?
Which rule states that the valence shell of an atom should contain eight electrons?
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What term describes the attraction of atoms to electrons during covalent bonding?
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Which type of covalent bond occurs when atoms share electrons unevenly due to different electronegativity?
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How many pairs of electrons are shared in a triple covalent bond?
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Which compound is mentioned as an example of a double covalent bond?
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What type of elements typically form covalent compounds?
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Which property is NOT characteristic of covalent compounds?
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What is one of the key differences between covalent compounds and ionic compounds?
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Why are covalent compounds considered flexible and easy to break?
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Which compound is a primary fuel for cells to make energy?
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How are covalent compounds named when two or more atoms of the same element are bonded together?
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What is the key difference in solubility between covalent compounds and ionic compounds?
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