Electrons, Structure and Bonding Key Terms and Definitions Flashcards
1
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Ionic Bonding
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Electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions caused by electron transfer
2
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Covalent Bonding
A
The electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the positive nuclei of the bonded atoms
3
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Dative Covalent Bonding
A
When the shared pair of electrons in a covalent bond come from only one atom