When two atoms of chlorine bond together they share electrons in a covalent bond.How many electrons does each chlorine atom share?
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When two atoms of chlorine bond together they share electrons in a covalent bond.How many electrons does each chlorine atom share?
Answer:
Each chlorine atom contributes one electron to the bonded pair shared by the two atoms. The remaining six valence electrons of each chlorine atom are not involved in bonding. They are variously called nonbonding electrons, lone pair electrons, or unshared electron pairs.