Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of electronegativity?
A
A measure of how strongly atoms attract new bonding electrons
2
Q
What happens to electrons during covalent bonds?
A
Fight over electrons
3
Q
What happens to electrons during ionic bonds?
A
Nonmetals rip away the metals electrons
4
Q
What happens to electrons during nonpolar covalent bonds?
A
Equally share
5
Q
What is the maxiumum amount of valence electrons an atom can have?
A
8
6
Q
What type of bonds are the strongest?
A
Triple Bonds
