Polarity and electronegativity
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Chemistry
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10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is polarity in chemistry?
Back
Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge over the atoms joined by the bond. It determines how electrons are shared between atoms.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is electronegativity?
Back
Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared evenly between two atoms?
Back
A nonpolar covalent bond.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared unevenly between two atoms?
Back
A polar covalent bond.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of bond occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?
Back
An ionic bond.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the electronegativity difference for a nonpolar covalent bond?
Back
Less than 0.4.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the electronegativity difference for a polar covalent bond?
Back
Between 0.4 and 1.7.
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