A force holding groups of two or more atoms together, making them function as a unit
What is a bond?
The type of bonding where electrons are shared by nuclei
What is covalent bonding?
A bond involving an uneven distribution of electrons
What is a polar covalent bond?
The electrons on the outermost shell of an electron
What are valence electrons?
This is an example of a molecule with a covalent bond
What is/are H2, N2, F2, and Br2?
The partial positive or negative charges found on atoms
What is bond polarity?
A compound that results when a metal and a nonmetal react to form cations (the metals) and anions (the nonmetals)
What is an ionic compound?
A bond in which electrons are transferred to form positively charged ions because of how different the atoms are
What is ionic bonding?
Symbol representing a partial/fractional charge
what is δ (delta)?