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?
A
Bond length is the distance between the nuclei of atoms in bonding.
4
Q
What determines bond strength?
A
Less bond length, more strength
More bonds between atoms, more strength
