Covalent Bonds

Flashcards about Covalent Bonds

Covalent Bond

A bond formed when two atoms share electrons to achieve stability.

Stable Atom

A stable and unreactive state for an atom, achieved by having a full valence shell.

Methane

A molecule made of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms (CH4), where each hydrogen atom shares an electron with the carbon atom.

Covalent Bond Properties

Covalent bonds can have a charge and can also be very strong, requiring energy to form and releasing energy when broken.

Cellular Respiration

A process where glucose molecules are broken down, breaking covalent bonds and releasing energy in the form of ATP.

Single Bond

Sharing one pair of electrons in a covalent bond.

Double Bond

Sharing two pairs of electrons in a covalent bond.

Triple Bond

Sharing three pairs of electrons in a covalent bond.

Methane (Single Bond Example)

An example of a molecule with a single bond.

Oxygen Gas (Double Bond Example)

An example of a molecule with a double bond.

Nitrogen Gas (Triple Bond Example)

An example of a molecule with a triple bond.