BRAINCAKEDative Covalent Bonds
A dative covalent bond or a co-ordinate bond is a covalent bond in which the shared pair of electrons has been supplied by only one of the bonding atoms.
The shared pair of electrons is supplied by a lone pair on one atom.
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Key terms in this lesson
- Ion
- A positively or negatively charged atom or group of atoms, formed by the loss or gain of electrons.
- Atomic orbital
- A region in space where there is a high probability (90-95%) of finding an electron.
- Covalent bond
- A strong electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the nuclei of the bonded atoms.
- Lone pair
- A pair of outer-shell electrons that is not involved in bonding.
More in Electrons and Bonding
- Electron Structure
- Filling of Orbitals and Electron Pairing
- Ionic Bonding
- Structure and Properties of Ionic Compounds
- Covalent Bonding
- Single, Double and Triple Bonds
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