Chapter 6 – Lewis Structures &
Bond Polarity
Atoms First – Simplified Summary
, Covalent Bonds
• • Formed by sharing electrons
• • Usually nonmetal + nonmetal
• • Single = 1 pair, double = 2 pairs, triple = 3
pairs
• • More shared pairs → shorter, stronger bonds
Bond Polarity
Atoms First – Simplified Summary
, Covalent Bonds
• • Formed by sharing electrons
• • Usually nonmetal + nonmetal
• • Single = 1 pair, double = 2 pairs, triple = 3
pairs
• • More shared pairs → shorter, stronger bonds