Covalent Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of a dative covalent bond?
A
A dative bond is a covalent bond where only one of the bonded atoms donates both electrons being shared.
2
Q
What happens during sigma and pi bonds?
A
Orbitals hybridise in bonding.
3
Q
Describe sigma bonds:
A
Single bonds, formed by a direct overlap of orbitals in the middle of 2 bonding atoms.
