Question

Using electron-dot diagrams which show only the outermost shell electrons, show how a molecule of nitrogen, N2, is formed from two nitrogen atoms. What name is given to this type of bonding? (Atomic number of nitrogen is 7)

Answer 1

Answer:

This type of bonding is known as covalent bond

Explanation:

In case of Nitrogen, nitrogen have five electrons in its outermost shell and nitrogen will have to gain three more electrons to complete its Octate or to attain noble gas configuration. Hence by sharing 3 electrons with each nitrogen they form covalent bond.

Answer 2

Name Given to Bonding is Double Covalent Bonding

Explanation:

• Since an oxygen atom has 6 electrons in its outermost shell so, it needs 2 more electrons to achieve the stable 8-electron inert gas configuration.
• Hence, it combines with another oxygen atom and forms a molecule of oxygen.

This type of bonding is called a double covalent bond.