Words Flashcards
A neutral group of atoms joined together by covalent bonds
Molecule
A molecule that contains 2 atoms
Diatomic molecule
A compound composed of molecules
Molecular compounds
The chemical formula of a molecular compound
Molecular Formula
Two atoms held together by sharing one pair of electrons are joined by a…
Single Covalent Bond
Represents the covalent bonds as dashes and shows the arrange,ent of covalently bonded atoms
Structural Formula
A pair of valence electrons that is not shared between atoms
Unshared Pair
A bond that involves two shared pairs of electrons
Double Covalent Bond
A bond formed by sharing three pairs of electrons.
Triple Covalent Bond
A covalent bond in which one atom contributes bith bonding electrons
Coordinate Covalent Bond
A tightly bond group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge and functions as a unit
Polyatomic Ion
The energy required to break the bond between two covalently bonded atoms
Bond Disassociation Energy
Structures that occur when it is possible to draw two or more valid electron dot structures that have the same amount of electron pairs for a molecule or ion.
Resonance Structures
Orbitals that apply to the entire molecule
Molecular Orbitals
A molecular orbital that can be occupied by two electrons of a covalent bond
Bonding Orbital