Hydrogen Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polar molecule
A
When a molecule has an unequal distribution of charge across the molecule
2
Q
When does hydrogen bonding occur?
A
It occurs in only polar molecules.
(Any hydrogen that bonds with either N, O, F)
3
Q
Why is a hydrogen bond weaker than a covalent bond?
A
A covalent bond involves the sharing of electrons between two atoms
- A hydrogen bond is just an electrostatic attraction between a slightly negative charged hydrogen atom and another atom with a slightly positive charge
4
Q
What are intermolecular forces?
A
They’re forces between molecules rather than inside molecules
5
Q
What is a hydrogen bond?
A
It is the weak interaction between a slightly positive charged atom and a slightly negatively charged atom
