Competency #6
Answer and Explanation
Draw a Bohr model for a Cl2 molecule.
Two Cl atoms are shown above. Each atom has 17 protons and 17 electrons. By sharing two electrons, the outer electron shell of each atom is full (has 8 electrons).
What type of bond is formed between the two Cl atoms?
The type of bonding exhibited by the two chlorine atoms is a single covalent bond.
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