Question

What is covalent bond? Give two examples of it.

Hint:

Covalent bonds are strong and help form stable molecules like water, methane, and carbon dioxide.

Answer 1

A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms. Covalent bonds occur between non-metal atoms to achieve a stable electron configuration.
Examples:
1. Water (\( H_2O \)): The oxygen atom shares electrons with two hydrogen atoms.
2. Methane (\( CH_4 \)): Carbon shares electrons with four hydrogen atoms.