Chemical Bonding
NIOS · Class 12 · Chemistry
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Overview
Chemical bonding is the fundamental concept that explains how atoms combine to form molecules and compounds. When atoms come together, they achieve lower energy states by losing, gaining, or sharing electrons. This chapter explores why atoms bond, the different types of bonds (ionic, covalent, coord
Key Concepts
Valence electrons are the electrons
Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom. These electrons determine an atom's combining capacity (valency) and are respon
An ionic bond forms when one
An ionic bond forms when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, creating oppositely charged ions held together by electrostatic attraction. Thi
A covalent bond forms when two
A covalent bond forms when two atoms share a pair of electrons. Unlike ionic bonding, both atoms contribute one electron each to the shared pair. Lewi
A coordinate covalent bond forms when
A coordinate covalent bond forms when both electrons of a shared pair are contributed by one atom (the donor) to another atom (the acceptor). The acce
Bond polarity arises when two bonded
Bond polarity arises when two bonded atoms have different electronegativities, causing unequal sharing of electrons. The more electronegative atom pul
Learning Objectives
- Explain the formation of chemical bonds using potential energy diagrams and the octet rule
- Distinguish between ionic, covalent, and coordinate covalent bonds with appropriate examples
- Understand Lewis dot structures and their application in representing molecular bonding
- Analyze bond polarity, electronegativity differences, and dipole moments
- Apply VSEPR theory to predict molecular shapes and geometries
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