Define Bonding Moment.

ANSWER : Bonding moment refers to the ability of atoms or molecules to create a bond by sharing or transferring electrons. When atoms come together to form a bond, they can either share electrons equally (covalent bond) or transfer electrons from one atom to another (ionic bond). This sharing or transferring of electrons creates an electrical imbalance, resulting in a bonding moment.

In covalent bonding, atoms share electrons to achieve a stable configuration. The bonding moment is determined by the difference in electronegativity between the atoms and can be calculated using the formula:

Bonding Moment = \(0.208 \times \sqrt{\Delta_x \cdot q \cdot r}\) 

where \(\Delta_x\) is the electronegativity difference, q is the charge of the atom, and r is the distance between the atoms.

In ionic bonding, electrons are completely transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positive and negative ions. The bonding moment in ionic bonds is determined by the magnitude of the charge on the ions.

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