M4 Bonding:
Covalent Bonding
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Multiple covalent bonds: Double
Bond
Oxygen
is a non-metal. A structure for oxygen is given to the right.
How many electrons does it need to have a completely filled
outer shell and
become energetically stable?
If two oxygen atoms are to combine and form a diatomic molecule, and become stable, how many electrons
must they each contribute to the bond then?
How many
electrons must they share between them?
What is the electronic configuration of nitrogen?
How many electrons does its outer shell have?
2, 6
6
2
2
4