Polar Covalent Bonds Quiz
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Which type of bond relies on the sharing of a pair of electrons between non-metals?

  • Ionic bond
  • Covalent bond (correct)
  • Metallic bond
  • Polar covalent bond

What is the key factor in determining whether a bond is polar or nonpolar?

  • Atomic radius
  • Number of shared electrons
  • Electronegativity values (correct)
  • Ionic charge

What is the electronegativity difference range for a polar covalent bond?

  • 0.4-1.7 (correct)
  • 0.1-0.3
  • 1.8-2.0
  • 2.1-3.0

Which element in a polar covalent bond will have a partially negative charge?

<p>The element with higher electronegativity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a molecule that relies on polar covalent bonds?

<p>Water (H2O) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond is formed between a hydrogen and a chlorine atom in hydrochloric acid?

<p>Polar covalent bond (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the electronegativity difference required for a bond to be classified as nonpolar covalent?

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Which type of bond is found in a peptide bond?

<p>Nonpolar covalent bond (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element has the highest electronegativity?

<p>Fluorine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor that determines the degree of sharing of electron pairs in a covalent bond?

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Flashcards

Nonpolar Covalent Bond

A chemical bond formed between two non-metals where electrons are shared equally.

Polar Covalent Bond

A chemical bond formed between two non-metals where electrons are shared unequally.

Electronegativity

The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

Electronegativity Difference

A measure of the difference in electronegativity between two atoms in a covalent bond.

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Nonpolar Covalent Bond

A covalent bond with an electronegativity difference less than 0.4.

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Polar Covalent Bond

A covalent bond with an electronegativity difference between 0.4 and 1.7.

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Partial Negative Charge

The atom with higher electronegativity in a polar covalent bond will have a slightly negative charge.

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Partial Positive Charge

The atom with lower electronegativity in a polar covalent bond will have a slightly positive charge.

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Electronegativity Difference Threshold

The electronegativity difference that determines whether a bond is polar or nonpolar.

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Fluorine

The strongest electronegative element on the periodic table.

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