Chemical Bonding: Electron Affinities and Electronegativity

This lecture covers advanced topics in general chemistry, focusing on electron affinities, electronegativity, and chemical bonding. It explores the trends in the periodic table related to electron affinity, electronegativity, and the types of chemical bonds formed between atoms. The instructor discusses the concepts of ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds, as well as the factors influencing the formation of these bonds. Additionally, the lecture delves into the reactivity and regioselectivity prediction in organic chemistry molecules. Various examples and models are used to illustrate the principles of chemical bonding and the interactions between different atoms.