Quiz 4 Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is never involved in a covalent bond?
Metals
Polar covalent bonds have an ______ of electrons
Uneven
Polyatomic ion
A positive or negative ion comprised of two or more atoms
What is the electronegativity number range?
.5 to 4.0
How do you name a covalent compound?
Use prefixes and suffixes to element names
1
Mono
Valance electrons
Electrons in the outer shell
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Octa-
Ions
Atoms with a charge
What is the electronegativity difference in polar covalent bonds?
Equal to or greater than 1
2
Di-
What types of elements are involved and covalent bonds?
Two nonmetals or one nonmetal and one metalloid
What does a higher electronegativity mean?
It means the element has more pull for electrons
What is it called when to Atoms valence electrons interact?
A bond
What is the smallest particle to represent a covalent compound?
Individual molecules
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Nona-
5
Penta-
A bond were atoms are shared is called a ________ _____
Covalent bond
Nonpolar covalent bonds have an ______ sharing of electrons
Even
Why do atoms share valence electrons?
Because it is the easiest path to the noble gas configuration
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Tetra-
7
Hepta-
What does electronegativity measure?
The pull of electrons in a bond between Atoms
6
Hexa-