Chemical Bonds Flashcards
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Ionic Bond
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One atom gives an electron,Another takes it.
Creates charged particles.
E.g, Na+ + Cl=NaCl (table salt)
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Covalent bonds
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Atoms share electrons.
Strong and stable
Found in most organic molecules
E.g H20-oxygen shares electrons with hydrogen.
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4
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Hydrogen Bonds
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Weak bonds between polar molecules.
Important in water,DNA structure and protein shape.
E.g holds water molecules together.
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