1
Q
Definition of covalent bond
A
Attraction of a shared pair of electrons for the nuclei of the bonded atoms
2
Q
What are the electrons in the outer shell not involved in bonding called?
A
Lone pairs
3
Q
Definition of dative covalent bond
A
When both of the electrons in the covalent bond are provided by the same atom
4
Q
Definition of electron pair repulsion
A
When the electron pairs in the outer shell of the central atom in a molecule repel each other and therefore arrange themselves to be as far away from each other as possible
