molecules and polarity Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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what is electronegativity
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the measure of attraction of a bonded atom for the pair of electrons in a covalent bond
2
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what is a polar covalent bond
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a shared pair of electrons where the electron pair is not shared equally between the bonded atoms
3
Q
what is a dipole
A
a charge separation across a bond with one atom having a delta positive charge and the other atom having a delta negative charge
4
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what is a dative bond
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