4- Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Ionic bond
A
The electrostatic attraction (+,-) between oppositely charged ions.
2
Q
Covalent Bond
A
The electrostatic attraction (+,-) between a pair of electrons and positively charged nuclei.
3
Q
Delocalized electrons
A
Valence electrons that are detached from the atoms they came from and are free to move throughout the metallic structure.