Hydrogen Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of hydrogen bonding?
A
The interaction between the lone pair of electrons on a nitrogen, oxygen or fluorine atom and a hydrogen atom which is bonded to a N,O or F atom
2
Q
What are the 3 most electronegative atoms?
A
N,O and F
3
Q
How is a polar bond formed?
A
The large difference in electronegativity between a H atom and a N,O or F means that very polar bonds are formed
4
Q
Strongest type of IMF?
A
Yes
