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Polarisation |
The distortion of the electron cloud in a molecule or ion by a nearby change. |
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Delocalised electrons |
Bonding electrons that are not fixed between two atoms in a bond. They are free to move and shared by several or many more atoms. |
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Metallic bonding |
Strong attraction between a lattice of positive metal ions and a 'sea' of delocalised electrons. |
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Things affecting polarising power |
1. Size of cation radius 2. Charge of cation 3. Size of anion radius |
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Dative covalent bond |
A bond where 2 atoms share a pair of electrons, both the electrons being donated by one atom. |
