Resonance Structures definitions Flashcards

Multiple valid Lewis structures for ions with pi bonds, showing different electron arrangements.

Diagrams showing the bonding between atoms and the lone pairs of electrons in a molecule.

Ions composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded, acting as a single charged entity.

A type of covalent bond formed by the sideways overlap of atomic orbitals, allowing electron delocalization.

A pair of valence electrons not shared with another atom, often influencing molecular shape and reactivity.

An ion with a nitrogen atom bonded to other atoms, often depicted with resonance structures.

Symbols used to indicate the equivalency of resonance structures in depicting a molecule's structure.

The true representation of a molecule, averaging all significant resonance structures.

Used in resonance hybrids to indicate potential locations of pi bonds across different structures.

The distribution of electrons across multiple atoms, contributing to molecular stability and behavior.