Organic Chemistry Physical Properties

Question 1

Define Electronegativity

Answer 1

A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

Question 2

Define Intramolecular bond

Answer 2

a bond that occurs between atoms in a molecule.

Question 3

Define Covalent bond

Answer 3

Sharing of at least one pair of electrons by two non-metal atoms.

Question 4

Define Non-polar covalent bond (Pure Covalent)

Answer 4

An equal sharing of electrons.

Question 5

Define Polar covalent bond

Answer 5

Unequal sharing of electrons leading to a dipole forming. (This is the result of a difference in electronegativity between the atoms.)

Question 6

Define Intermolecular force

Answer 6

A weak force of attraction between molecules, ions or atoms of noble gases.