Intro To Organic Chem Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What does a single bond form ?
A
One sigma bond
2
Q
What does a double bond form ?
A
One sigma bond
One pi bond
3
Q
What does a triple bond form ?
A
One sigma bond
Two pi bonds
4
Q
What does a sigma bond look like ?
A
A circle when you look down on it
5
Q
What are the trends in electronegativity?
A
- It increases across a period as number of protons increases and atomic radius decreases
- It decreases down a group as the distance between the nucleus and outer electrons increases
6
Q
What is empirical formula ?
A
The simplest whole number ratio of elements
7
Q
What is heterolytic ?
A
Two electrons transferred to a single atom
8
Q
What is homolytic ?
A
1 electron is transferred to each atom
Forms radicals
