Lecture 1

Question 1

Noncovalent interactions

Answer 1

A non-covalent interaction differs from a covalent bond in that it does not involve the sharing of electrons, but rather involves more dispersed variations of electromagnetic interactions between molecules or within a molecule.

Question 2

Covalent bonds

Answer 2

A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electrons to form electron pairs between atoms.