4.3 Flashcards
1
Q
Electronegativity
A
Measure of how strongly atoms attract new bonding electrons to themselves
2
Q
What are the main differences between covalent and ionic bonds?
A
Covalent bonds share electrons with another atom and are between two nonmetals. Ionic bonds take electrons from another atom and are between a nonmetal and a metal.
3
Q
T or F: Non-polar bonds are when two atoms equally share electrons.
A
True
