1.2 - Chemical Bonds Flashcards
Terms to know
Bond
An attraction that holds atoms in the same vicinity
Compound
Groups of two or more atoms of different elements joined in a fixed proportion
Covalent Bond
An atomic attraction in which electrons are shared between atoms
Hydrogen bond
An atomic attraction in which partially positive hydrogen atoms in polar molecules are attracted weakly to electronegative atoms in another molecule
Ionic Bond
An attraction of two oppositely charged ions due to their opposite electrical charges
Molecule
Groups of two or more atoms connected by a covalent bond
Nonpolar Covalent Bond
An atomic attraction in which electrons are shared equally between atoms
Polar covalent bond
An atomic attraction in which electrons are shared unequally between atoms
Salt
A neutral chemical compound formed between cations and anions using an ionic bond