What are coordinate covalent bonds and how do they form?

[ldv1452]

How does one determine when a coordinate covalent bond will occur?

 

[ldv1452]

Anyone familiar with these types of bonds? Does it have anything to do with electronegativity?

 

[alxm]

I've never heard the term. I think you've misinterpreted something.

 

[ldv1452]

I've never heard the term. I think you've misinterpreted something.

They are bonds where both electrons come from the same atom.

 

[LudusRex]

Coordinate covalent bonds are a type of chemical bond in which two atoms share a pair of electrons, with one atom providing both of the electrons. This differs from a regular covalent bond, in which each atom contributes one electron to the shared pair.

Coordinate covalent bonds form when one atom has a lone pair of electrons and the other atom has an empty orbital. The atom with the lone pair of electrons donates them to the other atom, filling its empty orbital and forming a stable bond. This type of bonding is often seen in molecules with central atoms that have a high electronegativity, such as transition metals or nitrogen.

The determination of when a coordinate covalent bond will occur depends on the electronegativity and electron configuration of the atoms involved. Generally, a coordinate covalent bond will form when one atom has a significantly higher electronegativity than the other, creating a polar bond. Additionally, the atom with the lone pair of electrons must have a stable electron configuration after donating its electrons.

In summary, coordinate covalent bonds form when one atom donates a pair of electrons to another atom with an empty orbital, resulting in a stable bond. The occurrence of this type of bond is dependent on the electronegativity and electron configuration of the atoms involved.