Grade 10 · Science
Distinguish ionic and covalent bonding models
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In a chlorine molecule, the two atoms share a pair of electrons. Which bonding model fits?
- an attraction between molecules
- no bonding information given
- covalent bonding
- ionic bonding
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covalent bonding
A shared electron pair is a covalent bond.
A little hint: An ionic model describes attraction between positive and negative ions.
An ionic model describes attraction between positive and negative ions.
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