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Category: Bonds

Ionization energy trend

October 25, 2020November 17, 2020 SurfguppyLeave a commentEnergy
atomic radius

Ionization energy trend Ionization energy is defined as the amount of energy needed to eject a valence electron from an atom in the gas phase. It is measured in kJ/mol. A valence electron is simply an electron located in the Read More …

Periodic Table Trends

October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 SurfguppyLeave a commentEnergy
periodic table

Today, we are going to learn about how the periodic table is organized and the important information that it provides.  Scientists discovered that if they arranged the elements according to their atomic number, properties of the elements would occur Read More …

Electronegativity Bond Scale

October 25, 2015January 26, 2019 SurfguppyLeave a commentBonds, Energy, Ionic and Covalent Bonding
electronegativity - pauling scale - covalent and ionic bond

The above is an example of electronegativity bond scale.It shows the different types of chemical bonds formed between atoms based on the electronegativity difference. Bond scale varies slightly from text book to text book. For example, some text book show Read More …

Carbon to Carbon Nonpolar Covalent Bond

October 22, 2015November 28, 2017 SurfguppyLeave a commentNon-Polar
Carbon to carbon forms non-polar covalent bonds

Carbon and Carbon covalent bonds   Carbons are typically nice guys who like sharing their electrons with other atoms. They’re found in most places and social gatherings – cinemas, theaters, restaurants, parties, football matches, and any where nature is present. They enjoy Read More …

Covalent Bond

October 19, 2015January 26, 2016 SurfguppyLeave a commentCovalent Bond
What is a covalent bond?

What is COVALENT BOND? The term covalent bond is used to describe the bonds in compounds that result from the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons. In covalent bonds, the electrons are shared equally between two atoms. However, Read More …

The Octet Rule of Electron Configuration

November 18, 2014November 12, 2015 Surfguppy1 CommentEnergy
Valence electron octet rule

What is the Octet Rule of Electron Configuration? Electron configuration is the arrangement of electrons in each energy level or orbit of an atom. If the outer shell of an atom is not filled to its maximum level, the atom Read More …

Nonpolar Covalent Bond

April 4, 2014January 10, 2021 Surfguppy2 CommentsNon-Polar
non polar covalent bonds electrons shared equally

A nonpolar covalent bond is a chemical bond where electrons are shared equally between two atoms Analogy – like a couple with a joint bank account. NONPOLAR COVALENT BOND The electrons are equally shared  There is no charge separation (dipole Read More …

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Polar Covalent Bond

April 4, 2014January 10, 2021 SurfguppyLeave a commentPolar
Polar covalent bond electrons are not equal distance

The electrons are unequally shared between two atoms When a chemical bond involves “the sharing of a pair of electrons by two atoms in a molecule”, it is generally called a covalent bond. When the electrons are unequally shared between Read More …

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What is an ionic bond

April 1, 2014January 10, 2021 Surfguppy2 CommentsIonic Bond
ionic bond chemistry cartoon

IONIC BONDS   An ionic bond is formed by the complete transfer of electrons between atoms. THE IONIC BOND LOVE STORY An ionic bond is formed between elements of drastically different electronegativities, which are typically found between metals and non-metals. Read More …

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Comparision of Bonds

April 1, 2014October 24, 2015 SurfguppyLeave a commentBonds

A QUICK LOOK AT THE THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOLECULAR BONDS HOW DO YOU FIND OUT THE TYPE OF BOND If you’re given two elements, such as carbon and oxygen, how do you tell what type of bond they will Read More …

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Definition, Obits and Energy Level

March 31, 2014July 29, 2020 Surfguppy1 CommentEnergy
Valence electron octet rule

Definition The valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell or last energy level of an atom. Valence electrons are electrons in the highest principal energy level. They are electrons that sit on the outermost orbit of an element. Read More …

Electronegativity

March 31, 2014December 7, 2016 SurfguppyLeave a commentEnergy
electronegativity - atoms tendency to attract a bonding pair of electrons

Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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THE MOLE

  • The Mole relationship to Carbon
  • The Mole Concept
  • What is Molecular Mass?
  • How to calculate the number of moles
  • Molar Mass
  • Avogadro’s Constant
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Energy Levls

  • Ionization energy trend
  • Periodic Table Trends
  • Electronegativity Bond Scale
  • The Octet Rule of Electron Configuration
  • Definition, Obits and Energy Level
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Covalent Bonds

  • Carbon to Carbon Nonpolar Covalent Bond
  • Covalent Bond
  • Nonpolar Covalent Bond
  • Polar Covalent Bond
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Ionic Bonds

  • What is an ionic bond
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COLLIGATIVE PROPERTIES OF SOLUTION

  • Atmospheric Pressure & Boiling Point
  • Freezing Point Depression
  • Boiling Point Elevation
  • Vapor Pressure Lowering
  • Colligative Properties of Solutions
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Solutions

  • Sublimation
  • Dissociation
  • The Process of Solvation
  • Osmotic Pressure
  • Properties of Colloids
  • Brownian Motion
  • Molality – Definition
  • Hydrophobic
  • Solubility
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Thermodynamics

  • Open, Closed & Isolated Systems
  • Enthalpy Change Calculation
  • Enthalpy, Entropy & Gibbs Free Energy
  • Enthalpy
  • Reaction Spontaneity
  • Hess Law
  • Hess Law – Calculation for Methane formation
  • Understanding Gibbs Free Energy
  • Gibb’s Free Energy – Ammonia
  • Entropy
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Polymers

  • Carbon to Carbon – Single, Double & Triple Bonds
  • Condensation Polymerization
  • Addition Polymerization
  • Types of Plastics and their Classification
  • What is Polymerization
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Carbohydrates

  • 3 Simple Steps – the Ring Structure of Glucose Molecule
  • Simple Sugars – Monosaccharides
  • Carbohydrates and Sugar
  • 4 Simple Steps – Chain Glucose Molecule
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