Atomic and Molecular Structure Flashcards
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Atomic Theory Points
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All matter is made out of indivisible, indestructible atoms. Atoms of the same element are identical. Compounds are formed by whole ratios of two or more atoms. Chemical reactions are rearrangements of atoms.
2
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Covalent bonds
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Bond formed by two atoms sharing electrons
3
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Bond length
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Distance between nuclei of two atoms in a bond
4
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Bond energy
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Energy needed to break a bond
5
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Types of IMFs
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Van der Waals/London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole moments, hydrogen bonds