Chemical Boding Flashcards
Intramolecular bond
A bond which occurs between atoms within molecules
Electronegativity
A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons
Covalent bond
A sharing of at least one pair of electrons by two non-metal atoms
Non-polar covalent (pure covalent)
An equal sharing of electrons
Polar covalent
Unequal sharing of electrons leading to a dipole forming (as a result of electronegativity difference)
Ionic bond
A transfer of electrons and subsequent electrostatic attraction
Metallic bonding
A metallic bond is between a positive kernel and a sea of delocalised electrons
Intermolecular force
A weak force of attraction between molecules, ions. Or atoms of noble gases