Chemical Bonding Flashcards
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Intra-molecular bonds
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A bond which occurs between the atoms within molecules
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Inter-molecular forces
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A force of attraction between molecules, ions, or atoms of noble gasses
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Covalent bond
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A sharing of at least one pair of electrons by two non metal atoms
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Polar covalent bond
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An unequal sharing of electrons, leading to a dipole forming (as a result of electronegativity differences)
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Non-polar covalent bond
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An equal sharing of electrons
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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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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 delocalised electrons
