Matthew Jones - basic Flashcards
1
Q
What is a chemical bond?
A
A link between atoms. A chemical bond between two atoms forms if the resulting arrangement of the nuclei and their electrons has a lower energy than the total energy of the separate atoms.
2
Q
What is a covalent bond?
A
A pair of electrons shared between two atoms.
3
Q
What is hypervalency?
A
Exceeding the octet.
4
Q
What is a Lewis acid?
A
Any species capable of accepting a pair of electrons.
5
Q
What is a Lewis base?
A
A species with a pair of electrons available for donation.
