Biochemistry-Water Flashcards
What is the octet rule?
•Full Valence Shell (8) either by covalent or ionic bonding
What does Ionic Bonding mean?
•The complete transfer of electrons
What force keeps ionic bonds together?
•Electrostatic forces
What type of element name goes first in Ionic Bonds?
•Metal
Do Ionic compounds dissolve in water?
•Yes
What does Covalent bonding mean?
•The sharing of electrons
What types of bonds move freely?
•Covalent bonds
What are true molecules?
•Covalent Bonding
When are multiple Covalent bonds formed?
•When more then one electron is shared between atoms
What type of elements are involved in Covalent bonding?
•2 non-metal
What type of elements are involved in Ionic Bonding?
•Non-metal and metal
What is meant by non polar covalent bonding?
•Equal Sharing of electrons
What is meant by polar covalent bonding?
•Unequal sharing of electrons
What causes polar covalent bonds to occur?
• Electronegativity of one atom being stronger
What type of molecule is Water?
•Polar Covalent