Covalent Bonds definitions Flashcards

An interaction between two atoms resulting from the sharing of electrons.

Characterized by equal sharing of electrons between atoms with similar electronegativities.

Characterized by unequal sharing of electrons due to differences in electronegativity.

A measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons, ranging from 0 to 4.

Arrangement of elements reflecting trends in electronegativity, increasing from left to right and bottom to top.

A charge resulting from unequal distribution of electrons in polar covalent bonds.

A molecule with a polar covalent bond due to significant electronegativity difference between hydrogen and chlorine.

Composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, exhibiting polar covalent bonds.

A molecule with one nitrogen and three hydrogen atoms, showing polar covalent bonds.

A molecule with one carbon and four hydrogen atoms, exhibiting nonpolar covalent bonds.

Composed of two oxygen atoms sharing electrons equally, forming nonpolar covalent bonds.

Consists of two hydrogen atoms sharing electrons equally, forming nonpolar covalent bonds.

The most electronegative element, pulling electrons very strongly.

Greek symbol used to denote partial charges in polar covalent bonds.

Refers to how electrons are shared or distributed between atoms in a bond.