Chemical Bonding Flashcards
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intramolecular bond
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a bond which occurs between atoms within molecules
2
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covalent bond
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a sharing of at least one pair of electrons by two non-metal atoms
3
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Non-polar covalent (pure covalent)
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an equal sharing of electrons
4
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Polar covalent
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unequal sharing of electrons leading to a dipole forming (as a result of electronegativity difference)
5
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electronegativity
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a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons
6
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ionic bond
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a transfer of electrons and subsequent electrostatic attraction
7
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metallic bonding
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between a positive kernel and a sea of delocalised electrons
8
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intermolecular force
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a weak force of attraction between molecules, ions, or atoms of noble gases
