Chemical Bonds (Grade 11 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards

Forces holding atoms together in compounds

To achieve stable electron arrangement like noble gases

Electrons in outermost energy level, involved in bonding

Point where forces balanced, energy at minimum

Bond formed when pairs of electrons shared between atoms

Use dots to represent valence electrons around symbols

Unshared electron pair belonging to a specific atom

Both electrons in shared pair come from same atom

Single weakest, double stronger, triple strongest

Already has filled outer shell, stable as single atoms