BRAINCAKEDistribution of Electron Density
If covalently bonded atoms have different electronegativities the distribution of electron density will be more towards the more electronegative atom which will acquire a slight negative charge.
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Key terms in this lesson
- electronegativity
- The ability of a bonded atom to attract the shared pair of electrons in a covalent bond towards itself.
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- Covalent Bonds
- π-bonds
- Bond Length and Bond Strength
- Electronegativity
- Polar Covalent Bonds
- Continuum of Bonding Type
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