Chapter 2.2, Problem 10CYP

Summary Introduction

To analyse:

The difference between a single and a double bond.

Introduction:

Atoms form chemical bonds with other atoms and form molecules. If the combining atoms belong to different elements, the resulting molecules are called compounds. Covalent bonds are formed when one or more pairs of electrons are shared between atoms. Ionic bonds are formed when there is a complete transfer of electron(s) form one atom to another.