Chemical Bonding

Front

What kind of bond forms when atoms share electrons?

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Covalent bond

Front

What kind of bond forms between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond

Front

What type of bond is formed between phosphorus (electronegativity 2.1) and chlorine (electronegativity 3.0)?

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Polar covalent bond

Front

In an ionic bond, what charge does the atom with the higher electronegativity have?

Back

Fully negative charge

Front

Atoms form compounds when the compound is more __________ than the separate atoms.

Back

Stable

Front

What is the primary characteristic of ionic bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals, involving the transfer of electrons.

Front

What is electronegativity?

Back

Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons.

Front

What type of bond is formed when there is a significant difference in electronegativity between two atoms?

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Ionic bond

Front

What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

Back

A nonpolar covalent bond is formed when two atoms share electrons equally.

Front

What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their outer shell.