Module 3- Polarity of Molecules (Self study) Flashcards
1
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tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons
A
Electronegativity
2
Q
electronegativity difference > 1.7
A
Ionic bonding
3
Q
lose and gain electrons
A
Ionic bonding
4
Q
1.7 and lower<1.7 electronegativity difference
A
Covalent bond
5
Q
electrons are shared
A
covalent bond
6
Q
0.5-1.7
A
Polar covalent bond
7
Q
<0.5
A
Nonpolar covalent bond
8
Q
either polar or non-polar
A
polar bond
9
Q
automatically non-polar
A
non-polar bond
