Bonding Flashcards
Atom
Smallest particle that characterizes a chemical element
Octet Rule
When bonds form between atoms, the atoms gain, lose, or share electrons in a way that they create outer energy levels w/ 8 electrons
Bonding occurs when….where….why…
Valence electrons are shared or transferred at the highest energy level to make it more stable
- Electrons in lower energy lvls are not involved w/ bonding
Define orbitals
Space around an atoms nucleus where an electron may exist
Define Valence Orbitals
Volume of space that can be occupied by electrons in atoms highest energy lvl (outer layer)
Define Bonding Electrons
Un-paired electrons that can be shared w/ other atoms
Define Lone Pair
Two electrons occupying same orbital
Define Valence Electrons
Electrons in highest energy lvl in atom
Define Ionic Bond
Attraction between pos. and neg. ions resulting in transfer of one or more valence electrons
Define Covalent Bond
Two or more electrons are shared among the atoms
Which bond is stronger, (covalent or ionic)
Ionic is stronger
Define Electronegativity
Ability of atom to attract pair of bonding electrons in valance lvl
- Increase as you go up or right of the periodic table
Define Non-polar Molecule
A molecule w/ symmetrical electron distribution
NOTE: Hydrocarbons are always non-polar
Define Polar Molecule
Molecule in which negative charges are not distributed symmetrically among atoms causing partial negative and partial positive charge on both sides of atom
Electronegativity for ionic compound
Difference in electronegativities is usually greater than 1.7 causing electrons to be transferred.