Chapter 2:Covalent substances Flashcards
2A: Covalent Bonding
Pair of valence electrons that is shared between atoms in a covalent bond
Bond Pair
2A: Covalent Bonding
Bonding resulting from the sharing of electrons between non-metal atoms
Covalent Bonding
2A: Covalent Bonding
Covalently bonded pair of atoms of the same or a different non-metal element
Diatomic molecule
2A: Covalent Bonding
Attraction between opposite charges
Electrostatic attraction
2A: Covalent Bonding
Bonding between atoms within a molecule
Intramolecular molecules
2A: Covalent Bonding
Representation of a molecule where valence electrons are shown as dots
Lewis Structure
2A: Covalent Bonding
Electron pairs of valence electrons not shared with another atom in a covalent bond
Lone Pair
When two or more non-metal atoms are covalently bonded together
Molecule
Actual number of atoms in a molecule
Molecular formula
Covalent bond between two atoms of similar electronegativity
Non=Polar covalent bond
Permanent area of partial positive or partial negative charge on a molecule
Permanent dipole
Covalent bond between atoms of differing electronegativities
Polar covalent bond
Asymmetrical molecule with a partially positively charged end and a partially negatively charged end
Polar Molecule
Property of having a partial positive and negative charge
Polarity
Shows all the atoms and bonds in a molecule or compound
Structural Formula