Chemical Bond: An attractive force that holds atoms, ions, or molecules together in a chemical species, resulting from interactions between electrons and nuclei.
Covalent Bond: A type of chemical bond formed by the mutual sharing of electron pairs between two atoms, typically nonmetals.
Ionic (Electrovalent) Bond: A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal, resulting in oppositely charged ions held together by electrostatic forces.
Coordinate (Dative) Bond: A special covalent bond where both shared electrons originate from one atom, often seen in complex ions and molecules.
Bond Polarity: The distribution of electrical charge across a bond, resulting in partial positive and negative charges; depends on differences in electronegativities of bonded atoms.
Bond Length: The equilibrium distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms; shorter bonds generally indicate stronger bonds.
1. What does a covalent bond fundamentally involve?
2. What is the primary difference between covalent and ionic bonds?
3. What do Lewis Electron Dot Symbols specifically represent in atomic structure?
Lewis Symbols — purpose?
Represent valence electrons for bonding.
Chemical bond — definition?
Attractive force holding atoms/molecules together.
Chemical Bond Types — main types?
Covalent, ionic, and coordinate bonds.
Covalent bond — formation?
Mutual sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
Covalent Bond Formation — mechanism?
Sharing electron pairs between atoms.
Ionic bond — formation?
Electron transfer from metal to non-metal.
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