Chemical Bonds, Properties of Matter Flashcards
Ionic Bonds
Occurs when two or more atoms differ considerably in their electronegativity, then one of the atoms will lose its electron to the other atom. This results in a positively charged ion (cation, which loses electrons) and a negatively charged ion (anion, which gains electrons).
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Electronegativity
The power of an atom in a molecule to attract electrons to itself.
What is an ionic bond formed between?
A metal and a nonmetal. Nonmetals (-) are “stronger” than the metal (+) and can get electrons very easily from the metals. These two opposite ions attract each other.
Covalent bonds
Consists of pairs of electrons shared by two atoms, and bind the atoms; high energies are required to break them.
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What are covalent bonds formed between?
Two nonmetals that have similar electronegativities. Neither atom is “strong” enough to attract electrons from each other. They share their electron from their valence shell to become stable.
Monatomic
Stable as a single element; metals and noble gases
Monatomic
-name the 7 diatomic molecules
Stable containing two atoms joined by one or more covalent bonds.
-(BrINClHOF): Bromine, Iodine, Nitrogen, Chlorine, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Fluorine
Synthesis Reaction
Occurs when two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex substance
Decomposition
Occurs when a substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances
Single Replacement
Atoms of one element replace atoms of another element in a compound
Double Replacement
Occurs when atoms in two different compounds trade places with each other
Chemical reactions
process of one or more substances converting to form new substances
Reactants
substances that enter a chemical reaction
Products
substances that are produced by a chemical reaction
Coefficient
number written in front of elements or compounds indicating the number of atoms or molecules