5.6 + 5.7 Flashcards
1
Q
What are prefixes for in a covalent bond?
A
-indicate # of a certain atom
2
Q
prefixes- 1
A
mono
3
Q
prefixes- 2
A
di
4
Q
prefixes- 3
A
tri
5
Q
prefixes- 4
A
tetra
6
Q
prefixes- 5
A
penta
7
Q
prefixes- 6
A
hexa
8
Q
prefixes- 7
A
hepta
9
Q
prefixes- 8
A
ocata
10
Q
prefixes- 9
A
nona
11
Q
prefixes- 10
A
deca
12
Q
electronegativity
A
ability of atom to attract shared electrons in bond
13
Q
electronegativity of: metals nonmetals transition noble gases
A
metals: low electronegativity
nonmetals: high electronegativity
transition: low electronegativity
noble gases: no electronegativity values
14
Q
electronegativity pattern on periodic table
A
increases going across
decreases going down
15
Q
which element has the highest electronegativity?
A
fluorine
