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What is the primary reason for the formation of ionic bonds between two atoms?
Which type of bond is formed between two atoms that share one or more pairs of electrons?
What is the typical electronegativity difference between atoms that form a polar covalent bond?
What is the name of the theory used to predict molecular geometry?
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What is the shape of the molecule CO2?
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What is the purpose of a Lewis structure?
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Which type of bond is typically formed between a metal and a nonmetal?
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What is the result of the overlap of atomic orbitals in covalent bond formation?
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What is the shape of the molecule BF3?
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What is the term used to describe the slightly positive charge on an atom in a polar covalent bond?
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Study Notes
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structures
Ionic Bonds
- Formed between two atoms that have a large difference in electronegativity (typically > 1.7)
- One atom loses an electron(s) to become a cation, while the other atom gains an electron(s) to become an anion
- Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions holds them together
- Typically found in compounds formed between metals and nonmetals
- Examples: NaCl (sodium chloride), CaO (calcium oxide)
Covalent Bonds
- Formed between two atoms that share one or more pairs of electrons
- Atoms involved have similar electronegativities
- Bonding occurs when the overlap of atomic orbitals leads to a decrease in energy
- Can be polar or nonpolar, depending on the difference in electronegativity
- Typically found in molecules formed between nonmetals
- Examples: H2 (hydrogen), O2 (oxygen)
Polar Covalent Bonds
- A type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared unequally
- Formed between atoms with a moderate difference in electronegativity (typically 0.5-1.7)
- One atom has a slightly positive charge (δ+) and the other has a slightly negative charge (δ-)
- Results in a polar molecule with a permanent dipole moment
- Examples: HCl (hydrogen chloride), CO (carbon monoxide)
Molecular Geometry
- The three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a molecule
- Determined by the number of electron pairs (bonding and nonbonding) around the central atom
- Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory is used to predict molecular geometry
- Common shapes include:
- Linear (e.g., CO2)
- Trigonal planar (e.g., BF3)
- Tetrahedral (e.g., CH4)
- Bent (e.g., H2O)
Lewis Structures
- A diagrammatic representation of a molecule's valence electrons
- Developed by Gilbert N. Lewis
- Used to:
- Show the arrangement of electrons in a molecule
- Predict molecular geometry
- Identify the type of bond (ionic or covalent)
- Consists of:
- Atomic symbols for each atom
- Electron pairs (dots or lines) representing bonding and nonbonding electrons
- Octets (or duets) for each atom, indicating a full valence shell
- Examples: H2, CO2, H2O
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of chemical bonding, including ionic and covalent bonds, polar covalent bonds, molecular geometry, and Lewis structures. It's suitable for high school or college-level chemistry students.
