Bonding Key Words

Question 1

Co-ordinate bond

Answer 1

Covalent bond in which a pair of electrons come from the same atom

Question 2

Covalent bond

Answer 2

A pair of electrons shared between two atoms

Question 3

Delocalised electrons

Answer 3

Electrons not associated with a particular atom that can move freely

Question 4

Electronegativity

Answer 4

The ability of an atom to attract the electrons in a covalent bond

Question 5

Hydrogen bonding

Answer 5

Intermolecular forces between molecules having the structures: RX-H where X is NOF (nitrogen, fluorine, or oxygen) and R is the rest of the molecule

Question 6

Intermolecular forces

Answer 6

Weak forces between molecules

Question 7

Ionic bond

Answer 7

The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions

Question 8

Lone pairs

Answer 8

Pairs of electrons in the outer shell of an atom not involved in bonding

Question 9

Non-polar molecule

Answer 9

A molecule where the centres of positive and negative charges are equal

Question 10

Permanent dipole-dipole forces

Answer 10

Intermolecular forces between polar molecules