covalent bonding Flashcards
1
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what are covalent bonds
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The electrostatic force of attraction between the shared pair of electrons and the nucleus
of the bonded atoms.
2
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draw the bonding of O2
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3
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draw the bonding of N2
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4
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what is a dative covalent bond
A
A covalent bond in which the shared pair of electrons has been supplied by one of the
bonded atoms only. In a dative covalent bond, the shared electron pair was originally
a lone pair of electrons on one of the bonded atoms.
5
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what is the bonding and shape of carbons in a diamond
A
Each carbon atom is covalently bonded to
four other carbon atoms
-Tetrahedral shape
-Bond angle = 109.50
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