5.2 Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Define covalent bond
A
The sharing of electrons to form electron pairs between atoms. Nonmetal + nonmetal.
2
Q
Define ionic bond
A
Formed when one atom gives up one or more electrons to another atom. Nonmetal + metal.
3
Q
What is a polar bond?
A
Two atoms where the electrons forming the bond are unequally distributed.
4
Q
What is a nonpolar bond?
A
Two nonmetals which have little to no difference in the electronegativity of the two atoms.
5
Q
What kind of bond does 2 Chlorine have?
A
Nonpolar covalent bond.
6
Q
What kind of bond does Hydrogen and Chlorine have?
A
Polar covalent bond.
7
Q
Are atoms more stable with a full or half full outer shell?
A
Full.
