Bonding pairs are pairs of electrons that are shared between atoms in a covalent bond.
Think of bonding pairs like a pair of best friends who always do things together. They share their time (like atoms share electrons) to create a strong friendship (or bond).
Covalent Bonds: These are chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
Electron Pair: This is a term used in chemistry to describe two electrons that occupy the same orbital but have opposite spins.
Valence Electrons: These are the outermost electrons in an atom and are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.
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