Describe a single covalent bond in terms of the electron distribution of the atoms involved.

Atoms involved in a covalent bond will share ​a pair of electrons in order to acheive a full outer shell in both atoms. Each atom will donate a single electron to the bond, which will then orbit both atoms simultaneously.

Answered by Thomas M. Chemistry tutor

2868 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Draw a diagram that represents the electronic arrangement of a fluorine atom.


Nitrogen has an atomic number of 7 and mass number of 14, an isotope of nitrogen has a mass number of 17. Explain what an isotope is and state how many electrons, protons and neutrons this isotope has?


Write the word equation for a reaction which could be used to make this ester : CH3(CH2)2COOCH2CH3


What is made when an acid is added to an alkali?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences