Chemical Bonding Definitions Flashcards
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intramolecular bond
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a bond occurring between atoms within molecules
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electronegativity
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a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons
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covalent bond
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sharing of at least one pair of electrons by two atoms
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Non-polar covalent bond
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equal sharing of electrons
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Polar covalent bond
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unequal sharing of electrons leading to a dipole forming
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ionic bond
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a transfer of electrons and subsequent electrostatic attraction
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metallic bonding
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a bond between a positive kernel and a sea of delocalized electrons
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intermolecular force
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a weak force of attractions between molecules or between atoms of noble gasses
