Dative Covalent Bonding

Question 1

Dative Covalent is also known as….

Answer 1

Coordinate Bonding

Question 2

Where do the electrons come from in the bond?

Answer 2

the electrons come from a lone pair from one atom

Question 3

Is this bond different to ‘normal’ covalent bonding?

Answer 3

No, once formed it is no different

Question 4

How to draw/identify dative covalent bonds? (4 steps)

Answer 4

1. Draw out the separate species (the molecule and the ion)
2. Identify the donor atom (one with the lone pair of electrons)
3. Draw them out covalently bonded together
4. Remember to draw the brackets, charge and the arrow identifying the donor atom.