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Chemistry Bonds
Term | Definition |
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electronegativity | the ability to attract shared electrons |
Polarity | separation of charges |
Polar Covalent Bonds | A covalent bond in which the two atoms have different electronegativities ; distributed unevenly |
Nonpolar Covalent Bonds | A covalent bond in which the two atoms have identical or very similar electronegativities; distributed evenly |
Ionic Bond | A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another |
Cohesion | Attraction of molecules in a liquid to each other due to inter molecular forces |