Covalent Bond (1)

One pair of electrons shared between two atoms

Single bond

Type of covalent bond in chlorine molecular compound

Single bond

Type of covalent bond in nitrogen molecular compound

Triple bond

Definition of double bond

Two pairs of electrons shared between two atoms

Type of covalent bond in oxygen molecular compound

Double bond

Similarities of covalent bonds and ionic bonds

Involves only valence electrons and the atom achieves a stable duplet or octet electron arrangement

Atomic types for covalent bonds

Between non-metallic atoms

The cause for formation of covalent bonds

Electron sharing to achieve a stable duplet or octet electron arrangement

Type of covalent bond in hydrogen gas

Single bond

Maximum number of covalent bonds per carbon atom

Four