1. Covalent Bonds!

2. Covalent bond Between two nonmetals; sharing of the valence electrons Covalent bonds are weaker than Ionic bonds A molecule is the smallest part of a Covalent bond

3. Charge A covalent bond has a neutral charge because it is sharing its electrons

4. Qualities Covalent bonds are a form of chemical bonding The term covalent bonding goes back to 1939 (Wikipedia)

5. Quality Some of the nonmetals are carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus, and hydrogen A covalent bond has to share electrons Sharing electrons help both elements fill their valence shell

6. Examples When atoms come together and form covalent bonds the result is a molecule Some examples of molecules are water, sugar and carbon dioxide Every tissue in our bodies are held together by molecules which are made by covalent bonds

7. Quiz 1. What is a Covalent Bond? A. a chemical B. an element C. sharing valence electrons between two non metals 2. Where does a Covalent Bond happen? A. in the nucleus B. in the valence shell C. in the first shell 3. What is the smallest part of a Covalent Bond? A. a nucleus B. a molecule C. an atom

8. Answers 1. C 2. B 3. B