Bonding/IMF's - Definitions Flashcards
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Intramolecular bond
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A bond which occurs between atoms within molecules
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Intermolecular force
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A weak force of attraction between discrete molecules, ions or atoms of noble gases
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Ionic bond
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A transfer of electrons and subsequent electrostatic attraction
4
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Metallic bond
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A bond between a positive kernel and a sea of delocalised electrons
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Covalent bond
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A sharing of at least one pair pf electrons by two non-metal atoms
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Electronegativity
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A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair electrons
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Pure covalent (Non-polar covalent bond)
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A covalent bond that has an equal sharing of electrons
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Polar covalent bond
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A covalent bond that had an unequal sharing of electrons leading to a dipole forming (as a result of electronegativity difference)
