Industrial Plastics: Theory and Applications
Industrial Plastics: Theory and Applications
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Author: Lokensgard, Erik
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.1Q
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Thecorrect word for the given statement should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Chemical bond is an attractive force between the constituent atoms. It holds the atoms together in a molecule.

The bonds are classified as: Ionic bond and Covalent bond.

An ionic bond is formed between the metal and non-metal. Such compounds are known as ionic compounds.

A covalent bond is formed by sharing the electrons by the atoms. Such compounds are known as covalent compounds.

The interaction of two carbon atoms is due to the sharing of electron pairs such that a stable chemical bond can be formed.

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Answer to Problem 3.1Q

A bond between two carbon atoms is a covalent bond.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

A bond between two carbon atoms is a ______ bond.

A carbon atom has four valence electrons in the outer shell and requires eight electrons to achieve a stable state. When two carbon atoms come together, they share unused electrons to form bonds. Such bonds are called chemical covalent bonds. There can be single, double or triple covalent bonds depending upon the valence electron requirement.

In this context, H3C-CH3 is an example of a single bond, H2C=CH2is an example of double bond and HCCH is an example of triple bond hydrocarbon coumpound.

Conclusion

The carbon atoms are linked with covalent bond.

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