Multiple Choice
Which type of covalent bond has the greatest potential energy?
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
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Unequal sharing of electrons between atoms will result in which of the following interactions?
A
Polar covalent bond
B
Nonpolar covalent bond
C
Ionic bond
D
Metallic bond
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Understand the concept of electron sharing in chemical bonds. In covalent bonds, atoms share electrons to achieve a full outer shell.
Recognize that unequal sharing of electrons occurs when one atom has a higher electronegativity than the other, pulling the shared electrons closer to itself.
Identify that this unequal sharing leads to a polar covalent bond, where the electron density is higher around the more electronegative atom, creating a dipole moment.
Differentiate between polar covalent bonds and other types of bonds: Nonpolar covalent bonds involve equal sharing of electrons, ionic bonds involve complete transfer of electrons, and metallic bonds involve a 'sea of electrons' shared among many atoms.
Conclude that the correct interaction resulting from unequal sharing of electrons is a polar covalent bond, characterized by partial positive and negative charges on the atoms involved.
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