Now, we will investigate diatomic molecules, those that are made up of two of the same type of atom. Select 2 fluorine atoms. How many valence electrons are in each fluorine atom?Is a fluorine atom a metal or a non-metal?Did the combination of these atoms create a covalent or ionic bond?How are the valence electrons organized to form a bond between these atoms?How is this different from the ionic bonds formed in the previous part of the activity?

In the above question we have to investigate the bonds formed in diatomic molecules:

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Chapter12: Chemical Bonding

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Now, we will investigate diatomic molecules, those that are made up of two of the same type of atom.

Select 2 fluorine atoms. How many valence electrons are in each fluorine atom?
Is a fluorine atom a metal or a non-metal?
Did the combination of these atoms create a covalent or ionic bond?
How are the valence electrons organized to form a bond between these atoms?
How is this different from the ionic bonds formed in the previous part of the activity?

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