Chemical Bonding Definitions

Question 1

Intramolecular bond

Answer 1

A bond which occurs between atoms within molecules

Question 2

Valence Electrons

Answer 2

The electrons found in the outermost (highest) energy level of an atom

Question 3

Covalent bond

Answer 3

Is a sharing of at least one pair of electrons by two non-metal atoms

Question 4

Pure Clovalent

Answer 4

An equal sharing of electrons

Question 5

Polar clovalent

Answer 5

An unequal sharing of electrons leading to a dipole forming ( as a result of electronegativity difference)

Question 6

Electronegativity

Answer 6

A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons

Question 7

Ionic bond

Answer 7

Is a transfer of electrons and subsequent electrostatic attraction

Question 8

Metallic bond

Answer 8

Is the bond between a positive kernel and a sea of delocalised electrons

Question 9

Bond energy

Answer 9

The amount of energy needed to break a specific bond

Question 10

INTERMOLECULAR FORCES

Answer 10

A weak force of attraction between molecules, ions or atoms of Nobel gasses