Coordination bonds
Coordination bond is a type of chemical bond.
Unlike a covalent bond, the two electrons come from the same atom. They are usually more polar and shorter than covalent bonds.[1]
The bond has other names: coordinate covalent bond,[2] dipolar bond,[3] or dative bond.[1] Those names are used in coordination chemistry.
They are formed when one atom (called Lewis base) gives an electron pair to another atom (called Lewis base). This chemical reaction gives a coordination compound.
| H+ | + | N̈H3 | → | NH+ 4 |
| Gets 2 e-, Lewis acid | Gives 2 e-, Lewis base | Coordination compound, Lewis adduct |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. "dative bond". Compendium of Chemical Terminology Internet edition.
- ↑ International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. "dipolar bond". Compendium of Chemical Terminology Internet edition.
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