Chemical Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of chemical bonds?
A
Ionic and covalent
2
Q
What is electronegativity?
A
The tendency of an atom to attract electrons
3
Q
‘what effect does the electronegativity of an atom have on an electron?
A
The higher the electronegativity the more time the electron spends around the atom
4
Q
What are the two categories of covalent bonds?
A
Polar-covalent and non-polar covalent
5
Q
What has an effect on the solubility of water?
A
Whether the bond is polar or non-polar
6
Q
-What elements does the octet rule generally work for?
A
Alkali metals, alkali-earth metals, aluminum and most non-metals
