Bonds
Definition
In chemistry, bonds refer to forces holding together atoms within molecules. There are three main types - covalent (sharing), ionic (transferring), and metallic (pooling).
Related terms
Polar Bond: A type of covalent bond between two atoms where the electrons forming the bond are unequally distributed.
Nonpolar Bond: A type of covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally by both atoms.
Hydrogen Bond: A weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.
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AP Chemistry - 2.5 Lewis Diagrams
Practice Questions (1)
Na readily forms bonds with Cl. What other atoms could readily form bonds with Cl?
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