U1S1- Electronegativity Flashcards
1
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Electronegativity
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The power of an atom to attract the pair of electrons in a covalent bond.
2
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Electron density
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The probability of electrons being in a particular volume of space.
3
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Permanent dipole
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It’s the uneven distribution of charge across a whole molecule.
4
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Instantaneous dipole
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Electrons are constantly moving. If they are not evenly distributed one end of the molecule will have a greater negative charge than the other.
5
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Induced dipoles
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A dipole may attract or repel electrons in an unpolarised molecule creating an induced dipole.
