Ch. 6 Covalent Bonding (Enriched; Polarity & IMFs)

Front

Why do atoms share electrons?

Back

To attain the electron configuration of a noble gas.

Front

What type of intermolecular force is present in Cl₂?

Back

London dispersion.

Front

How many unshared pairs of electrons will a tetrahedral-bent molecule have?

Back

2.

Front

If fluorine bonds with carbon, what charge will the fluorine receive?

Back

Partial negative.

Front

How many bonds does carbon usually make to have a complete valence shell?

Back

4.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Front

Define polarity in molecules.

Back

Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge over the atoms joined by the bond.

Front

What is an example of a polar molecule?

Back

Water (H₂O) is a polar molecule due to its bent shape and difference in electronegativity between hydrogen and oxygen.

Front

What are intermolecular forces?

Back

Forces of attraction or repulsion between neighboring particles (atoms, molecules, or ions).

Front

Name the three main types of intermolecular forces.

Back

Dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonding, and London dispersion forces.