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eMusic Study Pack • Chemistry
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📖 Comprehensive Note
A dative covalent bond also known as a coordinate bond is a type
of covalent bond in which both shared electrons come from one atom only.
It occurs when an atom with a lone pair of electrons donates them to another
atom that has an empty orbital but requires electrons.
Examples include: Ammonium ion (NH₄⁺) where nitrogen donates and
Carbon monoxide (CO) where oxygen donates.
🎤 Lyrics
Verse 1
In atoms’ world where bonds are made,
Sometimes one gives more than trade.
One atom shares, the other takes,
A special link that sharing makes.
No stealing here, no unfair game,
uh uh uh uh uh uh yea
Just helping out — the goal’s the same.
Two electrons from one kind hand,
Create the bond that helps them stand.
Chorus
A dative covalent bond,
also called a coordinate bond,
ha Yaya ha yaya ha yaya
It's bond in which both
shared electrons
are donated uhhhh
by only one of the two
atoms involved in the bond.
Verse 2
In ammonium, nitrogen’s kind,
Gives lone pairs with a giving mind.
To hydrogen ion, it freely lends,
A pair of dots that form new friends.
uh uh uh uh uh uh yea
In carbon monoxide, O gives more,
Helping C reach stable score.
Though one gives all, they both now share,
The strength of bonding fills the air.
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📊 Line-by-Line Study Guide
| Lyric Line | Explanation |
|---|---|
| One atom gives more in bonding | Only one atom supplies both electrons. |
| No stealing here, fair bonding | The bond is mutual even though electrons come from one. |
| Two electrons from one kind hand | A lone pair is donated. |
| Ammonium example | Nitrogen donates to hydrogen ion. |
| Carbon monoxide example | Oxygen donates lone pair to carbon. |
💡 Mnemonic
"Dative = Donor Bond"
❓ Quiz
1. A dative covalent bond shares?
2. Another name for dative covalent bond?
3. Donating atom must have?
4. Example includes?
5. Recipient atom must have?
🃏 Flashcards
Q1: What is another name for dative covalent bond?
Coordinate Bond
Q2: Who donates electrons?
Atom with lone pair
Q3: Example?
NH₄⁺, CO
Q4: Recipient must have?
Empty orbital
Q5: Electron sharing source?
One atom
🎯 Drag & Drop
Match items with correct category:
Bond Name
Electron Source
Requirements
Examples
Coordinate Bond
From one atom
Empty orbital
NH₄⁺, CO
📌 Summary
- Dative covalent bond = coordinate bond.
- Both shared electrons donated from one atom.
- Requires lone pair donor + empty orbital acceptor.
- Examples include ammonium ion and carbon monoxide.
- End result is still a normal covalent sharing.