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What is the primary characteristic of a polar molecule?
What is the primary characteristic of a polar molecule?
- It contains multiple lone pairs.
- It has partial charges in different locations. (correct)
- Electrons are equally shared among atoms.
- It is formed solely from ionic bonds.
What defines a covalent bond?
What defines a covalent bond?
- Pooling of valence electrons in metals.
- Sharing of electron pairs between nonmetals. (correct)
- Attraction between oppositely charged ions.
- Transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
Which statement accurately describes an ionic compound?
Which statement accurately describes an ionic compound?
- It is composed only of transition metals.
- It forms from metals and nonmetals transferring electrons. (correct)
- It is only formed when atoms share equal electrons.
- It consists of ions held together by metallic bonds.
Which of the following describes the term 'resonance' in molecular structures?
Which of the following describes the term 'resonance' in molecular structures?
What is the significance of the octet rule in chemical bonding?
What is the significance of the octet rule in chemical bonding?
What process leads to the formation of a cation?
What process leads to the formation of a cation?
What is the main characteristic of metallic bonds?
What is the main characteristic of metallic bonds?
Which of the following statements is true about interatomic forces?
Which of the following statements is true about interatomic forces?
Flashcards
Chemical Bond
Chemical Bond
A force of attraction that holds atoms together in a substance.
Electronegativity
Electronegativity
A measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a bond.
Octet Rule
Octet Rule
The tendency of atoms to gain or lose electrons to achieve a stable configuration with 8 valence electrons.
Covalent Compound
Covalent Compound
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Covalent Bond
Covalent Bond
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Salt
Salt
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Ionic Compound
Ionic Compound
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Ionic Bond
Ionic Bond
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