Bond Energy and Bond Length Flashcards

1
Q

Define bond energy.

A

It is the energy required to break one mole of a covalent bond between two atoms in a gaseous state.

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The … the bond length, the … the bond.

The … the bond energy, the … the bond

A

shorter; stronger

greater; stronger

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3
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Define electronegativity.

A

It is the ability of an atom in a covalent bond to attract a bonding pair of electrons towards itself.

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4
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Electronegativity … across the period.

Electronegativity … down the group.

A

Increases

Decreases

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