Question 2(d)(i)
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The elements in Group VII of the Periodic Table are known as the halogens. Halogens can form halide ions.
Bromine molecules have covalent bonding.
State what is meant by the term covalent bond.
CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.5.1 Covalent bond is formed when a pair of
Practise recognising covalent bonding in molecules and stating that the bond is a shared pair of electrons between two atoms.
How this is tested
- state a covalent bond as one shared pair of electrons between two atoms