Topic 1 Bond Types

Question 1

• Transfer of electrons from one atom to another where both atoms have different electronegativities

Answer 1

Ionic Bond

Question 2

• Electrons are shared between atoms
• Bonds can be single, double, or triple
• Nonpolar: equal sharing of electrons
• Polar: unequal sharing of electrons

Answer 2

Covalent Bond

Question 3

• Weak bond between a hydrogen and a highly electronegative atom, and a negatively charges atom on another molecule (F, O, or N)

Answer 3

Hydrogen Bond