1.3 Bonding Flashcards
What’s the definition of a molecule?
2 or more atoms which are held together by a covalent bond
What’s the Definition of a covalent bond?
The electrostatic attraction between two positive nuclei and a shared pair of electrons
What’s the goal of all atoms?
To have a full outer shell of electrons
What’s a diatomic molecule?
A diatomic molecule is a molecule which contains two atoms
What are the 7 diatomic molecules?
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- Hydrogen
- Nitrogen
- Fluorine
- Oxygen
- Iodine
- Chlorine
- Bromine
Draw a Tetrahedral molecule?
CH4
Draw an angular molecule?
H2O
Draw a Trigonal pyramidal molecule?
NH3
Draw a linear molecule?
FH
What’s an iconic bond?
An electrostatic force of attraction force of attraction between a positive metal ion and a negative non- metal ion