Covalent bonding
0.0(0)
Studied by 0 people0.0(0)
Call Kai
Learn
Practice Test
Spaced Repetition
Match
Flashcards
Knowt PlayCard Sorting
1/5
There's no tags or description
Looks like no tags are added yet.
Study Analytics
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced |
|---|
No study sessions yet.
6 Terms
1
New cards
Definition of a covalent bond
Strong electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the nuclei of bonded atoms
2
New cards
What is a sigma bond?
The direct overlap of atomic orbitals
3
New cards
What elements can have expanded octets
Elements in periods 3 and above
4
New cards
In octet expansion how many electrons can be in the outer shell?
10, 12 or 14 electrons
5
New cards
What is a dative covalent or coordinate bond?
When both electrons of a shared pair are donated by one atom
6
New cards
How does bond enthalpy affect the strength of a covalent bond?
The more endothermic, the stronger the covalent bond
Note 
Flashcards (21)