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All electrons are the same, they only differ in spin.
The electrons in the outermost energy shell are generally those involved in the formation of chemical bonds particularly when the innermost shells have the same electronic configuration as a noble gas.
There are many exceptions . For instance in copper(II) compounds both the outer 5s electron and a 4d electron are involved. The ionisation potential of each successive electron can give a guide as to whether it takes part in bonding or is too tightly held.
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What type of bonding is formed when atoms share electrons?
covalent bond
Which type of chemical bonding are electrons shared between adjacent atoms?
covalent
What type of bond if formed when electrons are shared?
Covalent bonding. It can be two types - polar covalent or nonpolar covalent. In polar covalent bonding, atoms do not share electrons equally. In nonpolar covalent bonding, atoms share electrons equally.
Have both the oxygen and hydrogen atoms used up all of their valence electrons for bonding?
in H-O-H, dihydrogenoxide they are all used for bonding
What electrons are involed in bonding?
The valence electrons are involved in chemical bonding.
Which valence electrons are specifically used for bonding?
All of the valence electrons are used for bonding.
What type of electrons are available for bonding?
These are the valence electrons.
What type of bonding involves donation of electrons?
ionic bonding
Which electrons are generally available for bonding?
Typically, the valence electrons, the electrons in the outermost shell, of an atom are used in bonding.
What are the uses of a covalent bonding?
covalent bonding is used to share electrons
What is the type of chemical bonding where atoms equally share electrons?
It's covalent bonding ((:
What type of bonding is formed when atoms share electrons?
covalent bond
What type of electons are available for bonding?
valence electrons
What is the type of bonding due to a transfer of electrons?
Ionic
What type of chemical bonding is in solid copper?
Metal or atomic bonding: electrons are not shared but pooled together in the "conductivity sea" of electrons
Which type of bonding do atoms share one or more electrons?
Covalent bonding occurs when atoms share two or more electrons. Electrons are shared in pairs.
What type of bonding occurs between atoms that don't easily lose electrons?
Covalent bonding
