Types of Compounds
Electronegativity Difference
Draw the compound / Label polarity
Draw the Lewis Dot Structures
Definitions
100
Bond that will form with N and H
polar covalent
100
Polar
100
Bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms
Covalent
200
Bond that will form between N and N
nonpolar covalent
200
Nonpolar
200
PCl3
200
Bond formed between two ions with opposite charges
Ionic
300
Bond that will form between Si and Cl
polar covalent
300
Polar
300
HCN
300
What is the mathematical product of the separation of the ends of a dipole and the magnitude of the charges?
Dipole moment
400
Bond that will form between Si and F
Ionic
400
Nonpolar
400
OH-
400
Atoms that are covalently bonded, but the # of protons and electrons is not equal, so the molecule has a charge.
Polyatomic ion
500
Bond that will form between N and K
ionic
500
polar
500
What is the measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons?
electronegativity