Science Lesson 3 Flashcards
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Covalent Bond
Second Type of Chemical Bond; it forms when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons
Ionic Bonds
Electrons are transferred between atoms
Electronegativity
measures an atom’s ability to attract electrons within a chemcial bond
High Electronegativity
Indicates a greater ability to attarct electrons
How much Electronegativity in a Covalent Bond
Less Than 1.7
How much Electronegativity in a Ionic Bond
More Than 1.7
Molecules (Formation of Covalent Compounds)
When two or more nonmetallic elements are combined
- Single Covalent Bond
- Double Covalent Bond
- Triple Covalent Bond
3 Types of Covalent Bonds
Single Covalent Bond
Denoted by one short line; sharing of one electron pair
Double Covalent Bond
Denoted by two short line; sharing of two electron pair
Triple Covalent Bond
Denoted by three short line; sharing of three electron pair
Covalent Compounds Formulas
Derived from their LEDS; shows the number of each atom with the more electropositive element listed first, followed by more electronegative element
Diatomic Molecules
molecules that contain only 2 atoms
Electropositive
implies having the tendency to lose electrons and form positive ions
Electronegative
implies having the tendency to gain electrons to form negative ions
Molecular Geometry
Gives us the general shape of the molecules; Depends on the number of Bonding Pairs
Linear Shape
Produced when two groups around a central atom try to get as far as away as possible
Trigonal Planar
occurs when a central atom is bonded with three atoms, with no lone pairs on the central atom
Tetrahedral Molecular
forms when a central atom is bonded to four other atoms, again with no lone pairs
Trigonal Bipyramid
five electron pairs surround a central atom. Three pairs are positioned in a triangular plane and one above and below equal to 90 degrees
Octahedron
3-Dimensional geometric shape with eight faces; Each face is a triangle
Properties of Ionic Bonds
most common between metals with low ionization energy like lithium, sodium, and potassium