Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
What is electron pair repulsion theory?
A
Pairs of electrons repel each other to be as far apart as possible in a 3D space
2
Q
What is a dative bond?
A
A covalent bond where a shared pair of electrons are donated by the same atom
3
Q
What is electronegativity?
A
The ability of an atom to attract the shared pair of electrons in a covalent bond
4
Q
What is an ionic bond?
A
The strong electrostatic force of attraction between positively charged ions in a giant lattice
5
Q
What is a covalent bond?
A
A shared pair of electrons
