Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
ELECTRONEGATIVITY
A
The power of an atom to attract the pair of electrons from a covalent bond
2
Q
COVALENT BOND
A
Shared pair of electrons
3
Q
CO-ORDINATE BOND
A
One atom provides both the electrons needed to form a covalent bond
4
Q
IONIC BOND
A
Strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
5
Q
METALLIC BOND
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Strong electrostatic attraction between positive ions and delocalised electrons