IMF and Bonds

Question 1

Electronegativity

Answer 1

A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

Question 2

Intramolecular bond

Answer 2

A bond which occurs between atoms within molecules.

Question 3

Ionic bond

Answer 3

Transfer of electrons and subsequent electrostatic attraction.

Question 4

Covalent

Answer 4

Sharing of at least one pair of electrons by two non-metal atoms.

Question 5

Non-polar covalent/pure covalent

Answer 5

An equal sharing of electrons.

Question 6

Polar covalent bonds

Answer 6

Unequal sharing of electrons leading to a dipole forming. This is the result of a difference in electronegativity between the atoms.

Question 7

Metallic bond

Answer 7

The bond between a positive kernel and a sea of delocalised electrons.

Question 8

Intermolecular force

Answer 8

A weak force of attraction between molecules, ions, or atoms of noble gases.

Question 9

How are london forces formed

Answer 9

As the hydrogen molecules approach each other (get close)
• there is a dispersion of the electrons in each hydrogen molecule
• resulting in induced dipoles forming
• which are then able to attract each other

Question 10

How are london forces formed

Answer 10

As the molecules approach each other (get close)
• there is a dispersion of the electrons in each molecule
• resulting in induced dipoles forming
• which are then able to attract each other