Chemical Bonding, Molecular Geometry Flashcards
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Covalent bond
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A bond which occurs between two atoms which share at least one pair of electrons
2
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Ionic bond
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Transfer of electrons and subsequent force of electrostatic attraction.
3
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Electronegativity
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The measure of the tendency of atoms to attract a bonding pair of electrons.
4
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Intermolecular force
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Weak force of attraction between molecules or between the atoms of noble gases