Chemical Bonding and Molecular Compounds

Flashcards covering key concepts related to chemical bonds and molecular compounds.

Electronegativity

A measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold electrons.

Covalent Bond

A bond formed when two nonmetal atoms share parts of electrons.

Polar Bond

A type of covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally between atoms.

Ionic Bond

A bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal, resulting from the transfer of electrons.

Polar Molecule

A molecule that has a partial positive charge and a partial negative charge due to uneven electron sharing.

Covalent Bond vs Ionic Bond

Covalent bonds form between nonmetals sharing electrons, while ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals involving electron transfer.

SC16

The molecular formula for sulfur hexachloride.

P2O5

The molecular formula for diphosphorus pentoxide.

CCl4

The molecular formula for carbon tetrachloride.

CO₂

The molecular formula for carbon dioxide.

N₂O₂

The molecular formula for dinitrogen dioxide.

XeF6

The molecular formula for xenon hexafluoride.

Carbon tetrahydride

The molecular formula is CH₄.

Hydrogen monochloride

The molecular formula is HCl.

Hydrogen dioxide

Commonly known as water; the molecular formula is H₂O.

Dichlorine heptoxide

The molecular formula is Cl₂O₇.

Phosphorous pentachloride

The molecular formula is PCl₅.