2.3 Chemical Bonds Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to electrons during an Ionic bond
A
The electrons transfer from one atom to another atom
2
Q
What happens to electrons during a covalent bond
A
The electrons are shared between the two atoms
3
Q
Are the electrons in a polar covalent bond sharing electrons equally or unequally
A
Unequally
4
Q
Are the electrons in a non polar covalent bond sharing electrons equally or unequally
A
Equally
5
Q
If the change in electronegativity is >1.7, what type of bond is it
A
Mostly ionic
6
Q
If the change in electronegativity is 0.4-1.7, what type of bond is it
A
Polar covalent
7
Q
If the change in electronegativity is <0.4, what type of bond is it
A
Mostly covalent
