4.3 Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polar covalent bond?
A
When two atoms share electrons and have different EN
2
Q
What is a non-polar covalent bond?
A
When two atoms share electrons and have the same EN (They’re the same atom)
3
Q
What is an ionic bond?
A
When one atom transfers its own electron to fill up another atoms shell and make its own shell full too
4
Q
What’s electronegativity?
A
How strong an atom pulls electrons to its own shell
5
Q
What happens with electrons during an ionic bond?
A
The atom is transferred
6
Q
Which atom has a stronger EN? Fluorine or Sodium?
A
Fluorine
