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Difficulty: EasyCovalent and Dative (Coordinate) Bonding

Complete the statement below regarding chemical bonding.

Answer:A chemical bond formed when a single atom donates both electrons of a shared pair is known as a coordinate covalent bond or a 【dative】 bond.

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dative
In standard chemistry terminology, a coordinate covalent bond and a dative bond are synonymous. Both refer to a covalent linkage where one atom contributes both electrons to the shared pair.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Recall the definition and alternative chemical terminology for coordinate covalent bonding.
A coordinate bond is also termed a dative covalent bond.
Both terms describe a special type of covalent bond where the shared pair of electrons is provided exclusively by a single donor atom possessing a lone pair.

Key Concept

Definition and terminology of coordinate (dative) covalent bonding
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