Chemistry Concepts Flashcards

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Two nonmetals covalently bonded together, e.g., H2, N2, O2.

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MOLECULE

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A formula that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule and represents covalent bonds with dashes.

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STRUCTURAL FORMULA

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Covalent bond with equal sharing of electrons.

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NONPOLAR COVALENT

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An unshared pair of electrons.

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LONE PAIR

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Unequal sharing of electrons in a covalent bond.

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POLAR COVALENT

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Force of attraction between covalent molecules, e.g., hydrogen bonding.

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INTERMOLECULAR FORCES

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Energy required to break a covalent bond.

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BOND ENERGY

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The losing or gaining of electrons to achieve the configuration of the nearest noble gas.

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IONIC BONDING

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One pair of shared electrons.

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SINGLE BOND

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Three pairs of electrons being shared.

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TRIPLE BOND