Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons. This sharing allows each atom to achieve its octet of electrons and greater stability. Methane, CH 4<span>, the simplest organic compound, contains covalent bonds. Carbon has four valence electrons, while hydrogen has one valence electron. By sharing these outer‐shell electrons, carbon and hydrogen complete their valence shells and become more stable. The duet of electrons on the hydrogen is isoelectronic with helium and forms a complete shell.</span>
The sample with the lowest AVERAGE kinetic energy is
the coolest one.
The sample with the lowest TOTAL kinetic energy depends on
not only the temperature of the samples, but also on their size,
since each molecule in the sample has kinetic energy.
Answer:
Rutherford's atomic model explained how the electrons surrounded the nucleus of protons and neutrons. His model showed how J. J. Thomson's Plum Pudding model was incorrect.
