electronegativity Flashcards
1
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electronegativity is…
A
the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons
2
Q
covalent bond
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bonding pair is an equal distance between the two atoms (equal electronegativities)
3
Q
ionic bond
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bonding pair is closer to one atom (unequal electronegativities)
4
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dative covalent bond
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both electrons in the bonding pair are donated from the same atom
5
Q
the atom with the highest electronegativity is…
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fluorine
6
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along the row, electronegativity…
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increases
7
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down the group, electronegativity…
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decreases
