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Atoms have electrons, protons, and (usually) neutrons. Electrons may be shared by or transfered to other atoms. Sharing or transfering protons or neutrons would require a nuclear reaction such as fission, fusion, or radioactive decay.

It is also possible for atoms to share or transfer energy by collision - but I suspect that is not what you meant by your question.

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Are the shared electrons in a covalent bond always shared equally between two atoms?

No, in a covalent bond the shared electrons may not always be shared equally between two atoms. Depending on the electronegativity of the atoms involved, one atom may attract the shared electrons more strongly, leading to a polar covalent bond where the electrons are not shared equally.


In covalent bonds what are Shared electrons sometimes referred to as?

Shared electrons in covalent bonds are sometimes referred to as bonding electrons. These electrons are shared between two atoms, contributing to the bond formation by holding the atoms together.


When chemical compounds form valence electrons are those that may be .....?

Valence electrons are the outermost electrons in an atom and may be involved in chemical bonding with other atoms to form compounds. These electrons determine the reactivity and chemical properties of an element.


Describe how a covalent bond can involve a sharing of the electrons but still develop charges on the atoms.?

If the electrons in a covalent bond are not shared equally, then one atom gets a partial positive charge, and one (the one where the electrons spend most time) gets a partial negative charge. This is a result of differences between the two atoms in their electronegativity values. This then results in what is referred to as a polar covalent bond.


Is the force of attraction between atoms sharing electrons?

The two main types of bonds formed between atoms are ionic bonds and covalent bonds. An ionic bond is formed when one atom accepts or donates one or more of its valence electrons to another atom. A covalent bond is formed when atoms share valence electrons. The atoms do not always share the electrons equally, so a polar covalent bond may be the result. When electrons are shared by two metallic atoms a metallic bond may be formed. In a covalent bond, electrons are shared between two atoms. The electrons that participate in metallic bonds may be shared between any of the metal atoms in the region.

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Are the shared electrons in a covalent bond always shared equally between two atoms?

No, in a covalent bond the shared electrons may not always be shared equally between two atoms. Depending on the electronegativity of the atoms involved, one atom may attract the shared electrons more strongly, leading to a polar covalent bond where the electrons are not shared equally.


Is it true that when atoms form bonds electrons may be transfered or shared between atoms?

true


Covalent bonds are formed when electrons are what?

Electrons are shared. they may be shared equally if the elements are nearly equal in electronegativity; a nonpolar covalent bond. Or they may be shared unequally, that is the electrons may spend more time in one atoms orbital than the other atoms orbital(s), if the electronegativity variance is great; a polar covalent bond.


Type of compound where electrons are shared between bonded atoms?

I think it may be covalent.


Describe the general location of electrons in a covalent bond?

In a covalent bond, electrons are shared between two atoms to create a stable bond. These electrons are found in the overlapping region of the orbitals of the bonded atoms, forming a "cloud" of electron density that helps hold the atoms together.


In covalent bonds what are Shared electrons sometimes referred to as?

Shared electrons in covalent bonds are sometimes referred to as bonding electrons. These electrons are shared between two atoms, contributing to the bond formation by holding the atoms together.


When two atoms meet and react which parts of their atoms will touch first?

In the normal sense of "react", no parts meet: The nuclei remain distinct but electons may be shared.


When chemical compounds form valence electrons are those that may be .....?

Valence electrons are the outermost electrons in an atom and may be involved in chemical bonding with other atoms to form compounds. These electrons determine the reactivity and chemical properties of an element.


Describe how a covalent bond can involve a sharing of the electrons but still develop charges on the atoms.?

If the electrons in a covalent bond are not shared equally, then one atom gets a partial positive charge, and one (the one where the electrons spend most time) gets a partial negative charge. This is a result of differences between the two atoms in their electronegativity values. This then results in what is referred to as a polar covalent bond.


WHAT CAN WE Say about covalent bonds?

Covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons. (This contrasts with ionic bonding where electrons are transferred). The bonds may be single (one shared pair), double (two shared pairs), or triple, (three shared pairs). The electrons in a covalent bond may not be shared equally. This is called a polar covalent bond. It odccurs when there is a difference in elctronegativity between the atoms then the more electronegtaive atom has a bigger share. The more electronegative atom has a small negative charge build up and the less electronegative atom a small positive. Usually the electrons are "localised" to the two atoms, however in some compounds such as benzene with alternating double bonds (in the valence bond model) there is resonance and the pairs of electrons in the double bond are spread over the ring.


What is a molecule bonding?

Just as the valence electrons of atoms occupy atomic orbitals (AO), the shared electron pairs of covalently bonded atoms may be thought of as occupying molecular orbitals (MO).


Is the force of attraction between atoms sharing electrons?

The two main types of bonds formed between atoms are ionic bonds and covalent bonds. An ionic bond is formed when one atom accepts or donates one or more of its valence electrons to another atom. A covalent bond is formed when atoms share valence electrons. The atoms do not always share the electrons equally, so a polar covalent bond may be the result. When electrons are shared by two metallic atoms a metallic bond may be formed. In a covalent bond, electrons are shared between two atoms. The electrons that participate in metallic bonds may be shared between any of the metal atoms in the region.