Lecture on Electronic Theory of Valency and Bonding

These flashcards cover key concepts related to valency and various types of chemical bonding, including ionic, covalent, and intermolecular forces.

Valency is a periodic function of __ in the periodic table.

Element

The oxidation state of a neutral element is __.

Zero

Electrovalent bonds are formed when electrons are __ between atoms.

Transferred

Covalent bonds involve the __ of valence electrons between atoms.

Sharing

The Lewis structure of a covalent compound shows how the electrons are arranged among the atoms.

Valence

A __ bond is a type of covalent bond where one atom contributes both electrons to be shared.

Coordinate covalent

Hydrogen bonding is the force of attraction between a hydrogen atom bonded to an __ atom and another electronegative atom.

Electronegative

Van der Waals forces are generally considered __ forces of attraction between molecules.

Intermolecular

The boiling point of water is __ due to the hydrogen bonds that stabilize the liquid.

High

Covalent compounds typically have __ melting and boiling points due to weak intermolecular forces.

Low