Concept explainers
Interpretation:
By using Lewis’s theory the covalent bond has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Lewis theory is about
- Ionic bonding(complete transfer of electrons)
- Covalent bonding (sharing of electrons)
Answer to Problem 6.1QP
The Covalent bond is formed by the sharing of electron pair between two atoms by using Lewis’s theory.
Explanation of Solution
- Covalent Bonding
In covalent bonding the atoms share electrons equally, it means both the atoms have an equal share of pair of electrons in the bond, and this sharing of electrons creates a bond that is said to be covalent bond.
- Explain sharing of electron pair between two atoms:
Let us discuss an example for the formation of covalent bond in fluorine.
According to Lewis’s theory, covalent bond is formed by the sharing of electron pair between two atoms. As shown in figure, fluorine has two atoms each fluorine atom shares electrons to get electron pair which is represented in two dots. This electron pair forms the bond is known as covalent bond.
By using Lewis’s theory the covalent bond was explained.
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