intermolecular forces - hydrogen bonding Flashcards
1
Q
how much of the strength is like a covalent bond?
A
10%
2
Q
When will hydrogen bonds form?
A
when compounds have hydrogen directly bonded to fluorine, oxygen or nitrogen
3
Q
define hydrogen bond
A
an attraction between the positive end of one and the lone pair of electrons of the other
4
Q
why do hydrogen bonds occur?
A
due to a large difference in electronegativity between hydrogen and the 3 atoms
