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What Occurs when electrons are lost or gained because one atom has a much greater electronegativity?
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∙ 12y ago
I don't think it's possible. If it somehow does, I'm pretty sure it turns into another substance. Oh, another proton will be added because there are always equal amounts of protons and electorns in an atom.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 6y agoKaBOOM. No, seriously, when an atom loses an electron it becomes positive (+), and when one gains an electron, it becomes negative (-). So positive and negative atoms ATTRACT each other. This is the case in NaCl (salt). They make an ionic bond.
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Ionic bonding vs covalent bonding?
An Ionic bond is one where an element gives away electrons to another, forming Ions. It usually occurs between metals and nonmetals. Another way to tell is if the electronegativity difference between the elements is greater than 2.0 then it is an ionic bond. A covalent bond is one where the elements share electrons with one another. It usually occurs between nonmetals. If the electronegativity difference between the elements is 2.0 or less it is a covalent bond.
Why do some covalent bonds have charges?
because not every bond is completely covalent. When there is a difference in electronegativity between the atoms, then a separation of charges occurs because the higher electronegative ion pulls the electrons towards it causing it to be partially negative and the other to be partially positive.
What causes an ionic bond form?
A large difference in electronegativity values between the two atoms forming the bond will cause the bond to be ionic. The electrons from the less electronegative atom will be completely donated to the atom with the greater electronegativity. This occurs when a metal and a non metal bond.
A covalent bond between two atoms occurs when the atoms?
A covalent bond occurs when there is a large difference in electronegativity between two atoms for example. Fluorine is very electronegative (as it is a non metal) and Hydrogen is not as electronegative. in fact there is a large difference in the electronegativity values. Therefore, a covalent bond occurs.
What type of bond is characterized by equal sharing of electrons?
You're referring to a "nonpolar" bond. This occurs when both atoms have the same electronegativity. In any case of an element bonded with the same element, the bond is nonpolar.
What kind of bond forms through sharing of electrons?
A covalent bond forms when atoms share electrons. If two atoms have similar electronegativity values (general rule of thumb is if their electronegativity values is less than 1.67) than the two atoms are more likely to share electrons. This tends to happen between two non-metals. Ionic bonds form between two atoms with electronegativity value differences greater than 1.67. They involve a transfer of electrons. This occurs between a metal and nonmetal.
Ionic bonding vs covalent bonding?
An Ionic bond is one where an element gives away electrons to another, forming Ions. It usually occurs between metals and nonmetals. Another way to tell is if the electronegativity difference between the elements is greater than 2.0 then it is an ionic bond. A covalent bond is one where the elements share electrons with one another. It usually occurs between nonmetals. If the electronegativity difference between the elements is 2.0 or less it is a covalent bond.
Look up the term electronegativity and explain how electronegativity can help determine the type of chemical bonds that exist in a compound?
Nonpolar Covalent: This type of bond occurs when there is equal, or near equal sharing (between the two atoms) of the electrons in the bond. Molecules such as Cl2, H2 and F2 are the usual examples. Textbooks typically use a maximum difference of 0.0 - 0.4 to indicate nonpolar covalent bonds.Polar Covalent: This type of bond occurs when there is unequal sharing of the electrons between the atoms. Molecules such as NH3 and H2O are the usual examples. The typical rule is that bonds with an electronegativity difference than between 0.5 and 1.7 are considered polar.III. Ionic: This type of bond occurs when there is complete transfer of the electrons in the bond. This bond does not contain atoms at all, it consists of two ions. Substances such as NaCl and MgCl2 are common examples. Generally, electronegativity differences of 1.8 or greater create ionic bonds. Hope this is of help.Denise (Galway, Irl.)
Why do some covalent bonds have charges?
because not every bond is completely covalent. When there is a difference in electronegativity between the atoms, then a separation of charges occurs because the higher electronegative ion pulls the electrons towards it causing it to be partially negative and the other to be partially positive.
What causes an ionic bond form?
A large difference in electronegativity values between the two atoms forming the bond will cause the bond to be ionic. The electrons from the less electronegative atom will be completely donated to the atom with the greater electronegativity. This occurs when a metal and a non metal bond.
What major change occurs as you move from left to right across periodic table?
the atoms of the element are less reactive and smaller. they are smaller because of the larger amount of valence electrons compacting the atom.What_moves_left_to_right_on_the_periodic_table
A covalent bond between two atoms occurs when the atoms?
A covalent bond occurs when there is a large difference in electronegativity between two atoms for example. Fluorine is very electronegative (as it is a non metal) and Hydrogen is not as electronegative. in fact there is a large difference in the electronegativity values. Therefore, a covalent bond occurs.
Does metallic bonding occur between atoms of copper or chlorine?
Metallic bonding occurs between copper atoms. Only copper is a metal and has the characteristics needed for metallic bonding. Metallic bonding occurs between atoms with low electronegativities (low tendency to attract electrons from other atoms) and low ionisation energies (little energy required to remove electrons from the atoms). The low tendency for the metallic atoms to keep their electrons allow their electrons to be shared between the atoms, which thus become cations. The cations tend to be very closely-packed; they are not repulsed by their similar positive charges, but attracted to the electrons flowing freely between the cations. Metallic bonding therefore occurs between copper atoms, which have low electronegativity and ionisation energy. Chlorine atoms have some of the highest electronegativity and ionisation energy of all elements, and thus do not exhibit metallic bonding.
What type of bond is characterized by equal sharing of electrons?
You're referring to a "nonpolar" bond. This occurs when both atoms have the same electronegativity. In any case of an element bonded with the same element, the bond is nonpolar.
Unequal sharing of electrons occurs when one atom's protons have a greater pull on the shared electrons?
This does occur. The bonds begin to form when electrons from two different atoms begin to interact with other atoms until the two atoms become joined together.
What occurs when a larger oxygen atom shares electrons with smaller hydrogen atoms?
It forms a covalent bond. Because of the high electronegativity of the oxygen, with respect to the hydrogen, the covalent bond is highly polar, meaning the electron density is nearer the oxygen than the hydrogen. This creates a dipole where the oxygen is net negative and the hydrogens are net positive.
What are the differences between resonance effect and inductive effect?
One difference is that inductive effects are based on the electronegativity of an atom and occur through the sigma bond network. The resonance effect donates electrons to the benzene ring and occurs through the pi bond network.
