IMF Definitions Flashcards
Molar mass
The mass in grams of one mole of that substance
Electronegativity
The measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons
Intramolecular bond
A bond which occurs between atoms within molecules
Ionic bond
Transfer of electrons and subsequent electrostatic attraction
Covalent bond
Sharing of at least one electron pair by two non-metal atoms
Pure covalent bond
An equal sharing of electrons
Polar covalent bond
Unequal sharing of electrons leading to a dipole forming. This is the result of a difference in electronegativity between the atoms.
Metallic bonding
The bond between a positive kernel and a sea of delocalised electrons
Intermolecular force
A weak force of attraction between molecules, ions, or atoms of noble gases
Kinetic energy
The energy an object has as a result of its motion
