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What is the octet rule?
What is the octet rule?
How is ionic bonding characterized?
How is ionic bonding characterized?
Which of the following best describes a polar covalent bond?
Which of the following best describes a polar covalent bond?
Which of the following statements about electrolytes is true?
Which of the following statements about electrolytes is true?
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What type of bond is formed when the difference in electronegativity is greater than 2.0?
What type of bond is formed when the difference in electronegativity is greater than 2.0?
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Which of the following compounds is likely to exhibit ionic character?
Which of the following compounds is likely to exhibit ionic character?
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Which of the following correctly describes a polar covalent bond?
Which of the following correctly describes a polar covalent bond?
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Which elements are typically the most electronegative?
Which elements are typically the most electronegative?
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What is a consequence of electrolyte overload in the body?
What is a consequence of electrolyte overload in the body?
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Which noble gas is an exception to the octet rule?
Which noble gas is an exception to the octet rule?
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In the example H-F, which atom has a partial positive charge?
In the example H-F, which atom has a partial positive charge?
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What is the electronegativity of hydrogen according to the given scale?
What is the electronegativity of hydrogen according to the given scale?
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How can one predict whether a covalent, polar covalent, or ionic bond will form?
How can one predict whether a covalent, polar covalent, or ionic bond will form?
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Which type of bond is exemplified by the molecule H2?
Which type of bond is exemplified by the molecule H2?
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Given that E.N.[Li] = 1.0 and E.N.[F] = 4.0, what is the electronegativity difference between them?
Given that E.N.[Li] = 1.0 and E.N.[F] = 4.0, what is the electronegativity difference between them?
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What type of bond is depicted as having a significant transfer of electrons?
What type of bond is depicted as having a significant transfer of electrons?
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What is the difference in electronegativity (∆E.N.) between oxygen and hydrogen in a water molecule?
What is the difference in electronegativity (∆E.N.) between oxygen and hydrogen in a water molecule?
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What is the electronegativity value of hydrogen?
What is the electronegativity value of hydrogen?
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What type of bond is formed between lithium (Li) and fluorine (F)?
What type of bond is formed between lithium (Li) and fluorine (F)?
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The electronegativity value of fluorine is considered to be:
The electronegativity value of fluorine is considered to be:
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What occurs to an atom when it has a higher electronegativity compared to another atom in a bond?
What occurs to an atom when it has a higher electronegativity compared to another atom in a bond?
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In a polar covalent bond, which atom will have a partial negative charge (δ-)?
In a polar covalent bond, which atom will have a partial negative charge (δ-)?
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Why do the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule not cancel each other out?
Why do the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule not cancel each other out?
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Which of the following represents a characteristic of a pure covalent bond?
Which of the following represents a characteristic of a pure covalent bond?
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What happens to electrical impulses in nerve cells when there is an excess of potassium outside them?
What happens to electrical impulses in nerve cells when there is an excess of potassium outside them?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT caused by potassium overdose?
Which of the following conditions is NOT caused by potassium overdose?
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What is a common property of ionic compounds?
What is a common property of ionic compounds?
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In the formation of an ionic bond between calcium and oxygen, how many electrons does calcium lose?
In the formation of an ionic bond between calcium and oxygen, how many electrons does calcium lose?
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What is a potential consequence of hyperkalemia?
What is a potential consequence of hyperkalemia?
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Which pair of elements is most likely to form an ionic compound?
Which pair of elements is most likely to form an ionic compound?
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When sodium transfers an electron to chlorine, what new electron configuration does sodium attain?
When sodium transfers an electron to chlorine, what new electron configuration does sodium attain?
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Which of the following statements best differentiates between electrolytes and non-electrolytes?
Which of the following statements best differentiates between electrolytes and non-electrolytes?
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What is the octet rule primarily concerned with?
What is the octet rule primarily concerned with?
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How does the ionic character relate to the difference in electronegativity?
How does the ionic character relate to the difference in electronegativity?
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What is the difference in electronegativity (ΔE.N.) that typically indicates an ionic bond?
What is the difference in electronegativity (ΔE.N.) that typically indicates an ionic bond?
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What stable electron configuration does an oxygen atom achieve after gaining two electrons?
What stable electron configuration does an oxygen atom achieve after gaining two electrons?
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What is the reason behind the high melting points of ionic compounds?
What is the reason behind the high melting points of ionic compounds?
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Study Notes
Octet Rule
- Atoms tend to form bonds to achieve a stable configuration of 8 valence electrons (except for Hydrogen and Helium, which have 2)
- This is known as the octet rule
- Atoms can achieve this stable state by gaining or losing electrons (ionic bonding) or sharing electrons (covalent bonding)
Electronegativity
- The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a covalent bond
- The higher the electronegativity of an atom, the stronger its pull on shared electrons
- Nonmetals tend to be more electronegative than metals
Types of Chemical Bonds
- Pure covalent bonds: occur when two atoms share electrons equally, resulting in a difference in electronegativity of 0
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Polar covalent bonds: formed when electrons are not shared equally, resulting in a difference in electronegativity between 0.3 and 2.0
- The atom with higher electronegativity holds the shared electrons more tightly, creating a partial negative charge (δ-)
- The atom with lower electronegativity has a partial positive charge (δ+)
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Ionic bonds: formed when electrons are completely transferred from one atom to another, resulting in a difference in electronegativity greater than 2.0
- The atom that loses an electron becomes a positively charged ion (cation)
- The atom that gains an electron becomes a negatively charged ion (anion)
Ionic Compounds
- Made up of oppositely charged ions held together by electrostatic forces (ionic bonds)
- Formed by the interaction of a metal and a non-metal
- Have distinct properties:
- High melting point
- Often soluble in water
- Form stable crystal lattices
Electrolytes
- Substances that conduct electricity when dissolved in water
- This occurs because the dissolved substance breaks down into ions which carry electric current
- Important for maintaining a balanced ion concentration in bodily fluids.
Key Electrolytes in Body Fluids
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Sodium (Na+)
- Important for maintaining fluid balance and blood pressure
- Hypo / hypernatremia are electrolyte imbalances related to sodium
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Potassium (K+)
- Important for muscle function and nerve impulses
- Hypo / hyperkalemia are electrolyte imbalances related to potassium
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Calcium (Ca2+)
- Important for bone strength, muscle function, and nerve function
- Hypo / hypercalcemia are electrolyte imbalances related to calcium
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Chloride (Cl-)
- Follows sodium to maintain charge balance
- Hypo / hyperchloremia are electrolyte imbalances related to chloride
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Magnesium (Mg2+)
- Important for muscle function, nerve function and many other physiological processes
- Hypo / hypermagnesemia are electrolyte imbalances related to magnesium
Electrolyte Imbalances (Examples)
- Hypokalemia (low potassium): can cause muscle weakness, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, and paralysis.
- Hyperkalemia (high potassium): can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, and paralysis.
- Hyponatremia (low sodium): can lead to headaches, confusion, seizures, and coma.
- Hypernatremia (high sodium): can cause thirst, dehydration, confusion, seizures, and coma.
Importance of Electrolytes
- Electrolytes are vital for a wide range of bodily functions:
- Maintaining fluid balance
- Nerve impulse transmission
- Muscle contraction
- Blood pressure regulation
- Acid-base balance
Lethal Injection
- Potassium chloride is sometimes used in lethal injections as it can disrupt the electrical activity of the heart.
- It is a fast-acting and irreversible process that can cause rapid death.
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Test your understanding of the octet rule, electronegativity, and the different types of chemical bonds. This quiz covers key concepts about how atoms bond together to achieve stability and the role of electronegativity in these processes.
