Regents Chemistry: Bond and Molecular Polarity

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What type of bond usually forms when a nonmetal combines with another nonmetal?

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Covalent bond.

Front

What is the electronegativity value of Bromine (Br)?

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3.0

Front

What is the electronegativity value of Carbon (C)?

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2.6

Front

What does electronegativity measure?

Back

The ability of a nucleus to attract bonding electrons.

Front

What type of bond is formed when two atoms share electrons?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

Is the bond between Carbon (C) and Oxygen (O) polar or non-polar?

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Polar.

Front

What is the electronegativity value of Oxygen (O)?

Back

3.4

Front

If the difference in electronegativity between two atoms is large, what type of bond is likely to form?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is a polar bond?

Back

A bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms.

Front

What is a non-polar bond?

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A bond where electrons are shared equally between two atoms.