U1S1-Bonding Flashcards
1
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Electrostatic bond
A
Opposite charges attract.
2
Q
Ionic bonding
A
The transfer of electrons from one atom to another resulting in the formation of oppositely charged ions with electrostatic forces of attraction between them.
3
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Organic compounds
A
Carbon bonded to an element other than oxygen.
4
Q
Covalent bond
A
A shared pair of electrons.
5
Q
Dative covalent bond
A
Both electrons in the shared pair come from the same atom.
6
Q
Metallic bond
A
The electrostatic attraction between delocalised electrons snd positive metal ions arranged in a giant metallic structure.
7
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Delocalised electrons
A
Electrons that are spread out over several atoms and helps them to bond together.
