Lewis Dot Structures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of covalent bonds? What are the differences between them?
A
Non-polar - shares electrons equally; elements in the bond have similar electronegativities
Polar - shares electrons unequally; elements in the bond have different electronegativities
2
Q
What are Lewis Dot Structures?
A
A way to represent covalent bonds; indicates elements and shared valence electrons