Chapter 8 - Electronegativity and Polarity Flashcards
1
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Covalent bonds
A
atoms share electrons
2
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Ionic bonds
A
a metal and a nonmetal, ions
3
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Polar covalent bonds
A
electrons are shared but not shared equally
4
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Nonpolar covalent bonds
A
electrons are shared equally
5
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Electronegativity
A
the ability of an atom in a compound to draw electrons to itself
