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Ionic Bond

Ionic Bond

a chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains an electron to form a negative ion.


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Another biochemical question

... -OH is called hydroxyl group but inorganic chem where mostly it forms ionic bond u can say hydroxide ion

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by mayoorraj
Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:36 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Another biochemical question
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How to distinguish one bond from another

... greater the difference in electronegativity between atoms involved in bonding, the more likely it is that the bond between them will be polar to ionic. Thanks. Can I use electronegativity difference to see whether a covalent bond is polar ...

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by evointrigued
Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:20 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: How to distinguish one bond from another
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How to distinguish one bond from another

... greater the difference in electronegativity between atoms involved in bonding, the more likely it is that the bond between them will be polar to ionic. In the case of CH4, it is easier for the carbon atom to share electrons with the hydgrogens ...

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by blcr11
Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:44 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: How to distinguish one bond from another
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Re: Getting started

... two strands of DNA to split? Suppose A and T are connected. What is the bond that holds them together? I think it might be a Hydrogen bond but what exactly is a Hydrogen bond? Is a Hydrogen bond a variant of an ionic or covalent bond? What is a peptide bond? Is it necessary to memorize ...

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by luay
Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:52 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Getting started
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Getting started

... two strands of DNA to split? Suppose A and T are connected. What is the bond that holds them together? I think it might be a Hydrogen bond but what exactly is a Hydrogen bond? Is a Hydrogen bond a variant of an ionic or covalent bond? What is a peptide bond? Is it necessary to memorize ...

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by evointrigued
Sun Aug 19, 2007 5:29 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Getting started
Replies: 6
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