General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (3rd Edition)
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (3rd Edition)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780134042428
Author: Laura D. Frost, S. Todd Deal
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.1PP
Summary Introduction

To explain:

The difference between a covalent bond and an attractive force.

Introduction:

Bond formation takes place due to attraction between atoms, ions or molecules due to the formation of charge around atoms. This force of attraction is called as electrostatic force of attraction which causes the atoms to move towards each other forming a molecule.

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The difference between a covalent bond and an attractive force includes:

Covalent bond Attractive force
It involves the sharing of electrons in orbitals. It does not involve sharing of electrons.
It is the formation of chemical bond between two atoms. It is a force of attraction between an atom with partial positive charge and a partial negative charge.
It is formed between two non-metals It is force developed due to difference in charges on atoms.
The example includes formation of chlorine gas molecule, carbon dioxide (CO2) molecule. The examples include London forces, ionic interactions, dipole-dipole, and hydrogen bonding.
Conclusion

Covalent bond is formed between two nonmetals whereas attractive force is a force between two atoms due to formation of a positive and a negative charge between atoms.

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