3.1 - 3.7 Bonding definitions Flashcards
1
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Ions
A
Charged particles formed when atoms lose or gain electrons
2
Q
Cation
A
Positive ions
3
Q
Anions
A
Negative ions
4
Q
VSEPRT
A
Valence shell electron pairs repulsion theory
5
Q
Bonding pair
A
Two electrons forming a covalent bond between 2 atoms
6
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Lone pair
A
A pair of electrons belonging to
the same atom, not forming a covalent bond
7
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Electron pair repulsion theory
A
Each pair of electrons around an atom will repel all other pairs. Therefore, the pairs will take up positions as far apart as possible to minimise repulsion.
