5.2 Study Guide Flashcards
What happens to electrons during Ionic bonding?
Two atoms fight back and forth until an electron is won and given to the atom that wins.
What happens to electrons during Polar Covalent Bonding?
The electrons are shared unequally between the two atoms.
What happens to electrons during Non-Polar Bonding?
The electrons are shared equally amongst the two atoms.
What is the difference between a polar and non-polar bond?
A polar bond has unequal electrons and a non-polar bond has equal electons.
When given two atoms, what type of bond will form between them and why?
It will form a covalent bond so the atoms can become more stabile.
Explain how electronegativity determines what type of bond two atoms will form
If the difference in the atoms is small or close to zero the bond will be non-polar covalent, and if the difference between the atoms is greater, it will be polar covalent or ionic.
