Bonding pair

Definition

A pair of electrons shared between two atoms; it represents one covalent bond.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 1.31 · Paper 1, Paper 2

1
Check every bonding pair: it must contain two electrons and lie between the two bonded atoms.

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

A pair of electrons shared between two atoms; it represents one covalent bond.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 1.31 · Paper 1, Paper 2

1
Check every bonding pair: it must contain two electrons and lie between the two bonded atoms.

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