What is the bond order of Na2?

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What is the bond order of Na2?

2006-10-30 07:19:48 · 1 answers · asked by ryan c 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Single bond

Na has only one electron in its valence shell. The BOND ORDER refers to the number of pairs of electrons that are shared between th atoms as they form a covalent bond

In the case of Na2 we have 2 electrons or an electron from each Na atom and they for a single bond.

2006-10-30 08:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by Edward 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋