covalent bonds

Question 1

What is covalent bonding

Answer 1

-There is an electrostatic attraction between the positive nuclei and the shared electrons
-Sharing of outer electrons in order for atoms to obtain a full outer shell

Question 2

What is a coordinate bond

Answer 2

-A co-ordinate (dative covalent) bond contains a shared pair of electrons with both electrons supplied by one atom.

Question 3

What is electronegativity

Answer 3

-Electronegativity is the ability for an atom to attract electrons towards itself in a covalent bond

Question 4

What are the atoms with the most electronegativity

Answer 4

-F,O,Cl,N

Question 5

How does electronegativity affect polarity

Answer 5

-The bigger the difference in electronegativity the more polar the bond is

Question 6

Are atoms of the same element bonded toghether polar

Answer 6

-No, they have the same electronegativity so the shared atoms sit in the middle