AS 1.6: Shapes of Molecules and Ions Flashcards
1
Q
Lone Pair
A
A pair of unshared electrons in the outer shell of an atom.
2
Q
Bonding Pair
A
A pair of electrons shared between two atoms.
3
Q
Electronegativity
A
The extent to which an atom attracts the bonding electrons in a covalent bond.
4
Q
Polar Bond
A
A covalent bond where there is unequal sharing of the bonding electrons.
