What is the attraction that holds two covalently bonded atoms together?
1 Answer
Feb 17, 2018
Sharing of electrons.
Explanation:
- Covalent bonding occurs when a strong attraction of atoms of nonmetallic elements occur.
- Atoms that are covalently bonded are trying to attract/ share electrons, and the force of attraction that each atom exerts on the shared electrons is what holds them together.
- Furthermore, the shared electrons can be represented using the Lewis Structure (Diagram).
Lewis diagram examples:
- Here is a great example of how to draw a Lewis Structure of Fluorine gas: How to draw lewis structure F2?
