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3.5 covalent bonding

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Total cards: 6•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Covalent bond def

Back (Answer)

The bond between two atoms that share 1 or more pairs of electrons

#2
Front (Question)

Which type of element form covalent bonds?

Back (Answer)

Non metals

#3
Front (Question)

What are giant covalent structures sometimes known as

Back (Answer)

macromolecules

#4
Front (Question)

give an example of a giant covalent structure

Back (Answer)

diamond

#5
Front (Question)

why do covalent bonds form

Back (Answer)

due to the electrostatic attraction between the shared pair of electrons and the positive nuclei of both atoms

#6
Front (Question)

are there strong or weak bonds between molecules

Back (Answer)

there are weak intermolecular forces