Concepts in Chemistry
Can atoms share electrons unequally in a covalent bond? Yes, they can. Why do atoms share electrons unequally in a covalent bond? When atoms differ in electronegativity, the most electronegative atom …
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How to use Lewis dot structures to explain covalent bonding Let’s use the following models and octet rule to explain covalent bonding in simple molecules like: N2, CH2CH2 and CO32-. Nitrogen molecule …
How hydrogen atoms share valence electrons to form covalent bond and hydrogen molecule (H2) First, if we write the electron configuration of hydrogen, you will realize that hydrogen has only one …
Kinetic Energy Physical Changes Energy Conserved When steam (water vapor) cools, does its temperature drop continuously? No! The temperature of steam or water does NOT drop continuously when …
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Temperature Attractive Forces Phase Changes When ice (water) is heated, does its temperature rise continuously? No! The temperature of ice or water does NOT rise continuously when its heated. …
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Why does the volume of gas increase as the temperature increase? As temperature of gas molecules increase, they become more energetic, so they move a lot faster and spread out a lot more to occupy …
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