Covalent Bonding [C] Flashcards
1
Q
What is the tetrahedron?
A
Tetrahedron is a kind of pyramid which represents the shape of compounds.
2
Q
What is a dative covalent bond?
A
It’s a covalent bond where a pair of electrons come from the same atom
3
Q
What is bond length? How can it affect bond strength?
A
The distance between the nuclei of two bonding atoms.
Smaller bond length means a stronger bond.
