Which of the following contains a coordinate covalent bond?
NH4^+
Cu(NH3)4^+2
PbCl2

I really don't understand what a coordinate covalent bond is.. PLEASE HELP!! test in 30 minutes!!

Question

Which of the following contains a coordinate covalent bond?
NH4^+
Cu(NH3)4^+2
PbCl2

I really don't understand what a coordinate covalent bond is.. PLEASE HELP!! test in 30 minutes!!

anonymous · Answer

I know it means diatomic which I know there is only a few but I still don't fully understand.):

aaronq · Answer

http://www.chemguide.co.uk/atoms/bonding/dative.html i think it would be $Cu(NH_3)_4^+$

anonymous · Answer

I tried that but it's not right.. ):

aaronq · Answer

no, sorry it's $NH_4+$

aaronq · Answer

look at the link i posted

anonymous · Answer

It's not that either.. ): I tried that one earlier.. Ok I will!

aaronq · Answer

a dative bond is apparently where both of the bonding electrons come from one atom

anonymous · Answer

I understand that such as H2, N2, F2,.. And so on. But in compounds it's a little bit more complicated. I thought i grasped the concept but my answer is still wrong I guess.. Maybe I'll just use up all my tries and see what the real answer is..

anonymous · Answer

Awesome link BTW, it was really helpful. I'm gonna use that method on each compound given!

aaronq · Answer

good stuff! and good luck !

anonymous · Answer

Thank youu! and also thanks for all your help BTW!!(: