Chemical Bonding

Flashcards covering the basics of chemical bonding, including formulas and types of bonds.

Molecular Formula

Gives the chemical makeup of one molecule without showing how atoms are connected. Example: C₂H₆.

Structural Formula

Uses lines to show shared pairs of electrons between atoms. Example: H-H.

Electron Dot Formula

Uses dots to represent shared pairs of electrons. Example: H: H.

Single Covalent Bond

Involves two shared electrons between atoms.

Double Covalent Bond

Involves four shared electrons between atoms.

Triple Covalent Bond

Involves six shared electrons between atoms.

Cl₂

Electron dot formula: :Cl:Cl, Structural formula: Cl-Cl.

H₂S

Electron dot formula: H: S: H, Structural formula: H-S-H.

Br₂

Electron dot formula: :Br:Br, Structural formula: Br-Br.

PF3

Electron dot formula: F:P:F, Structural formula: F-P-F.

CO₂

Electron dot formula: :O=C=O, Structural formula: O=C=O.

HCN

Electron dot formula: H:C≡N:, Structural formula: H-C≡N.

NH3

Electron dot formula: H:N: H, Structural formula: H-N-H.

SiBr4

Electron dot formula: :Br:Si:Br, Structural formula: Br-Si-Br.