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An introduction to chemical bonding, discussing the different types of bonds including ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds. It covers the philosophies of atom to atom interaction, the role of electro-negativity, and the formation of bonds between different elements. It also includes examples and illustrations.
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Lets look at the molecule ClLets look at the molecule Cl (^2 )
Shared Electrons
Shared Electrons
Valence electrons for ElementsValence electrons for Elements
Recall that the valence electrons for the elements can be determined based on the elements position on the periodic table. Examples of Lewis Dot Symbol
Recall that the valence electrons for the elements can be determined based on the elements position on the periodic table. Examples of Lewis Dot Symbol
Valence electrons and number of bondsValence electrons and number of bonds Number of bonds element can form depends on the number of valence electrons. Number of bonds element can form depends on the number of valence electrons.
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Fam i l y (^) ļ® # C ov al en t Bon d s* H al ogen s F, B r, C l , I C al cogen s O , S N i tr ogen N , P C arb on C , Si ļ®
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ļ® 1 bond often
2 bond often
3 bond often
4 bond always The above chart is a guide on the number of bonds formed by these atoms.
In general -
BondsBonds
4 bonds 3 bonds 2 bonds 1 bond O=C=O Nļŗļ N O = O :F ā F:
4 bonds 3 bonds 2 bonds 1 bond O=C=O ::Nļŗļ N :: O = O :F ā F:::
Rules for Writing Lewis StructuresRules for Writing Lewis Structures
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Notice 8 e -^ in each valence shell!!!
Both atoms are happy, they both achieve the electron arrangement of a noble gas.
Both atoms are happy, they both achieve the electron arrangement of a noble gas.
Very Strong Electrostatic attraction establishedā¦
IONIC BONDS
So whatās the bottom line?