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What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?
What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?
- Metallic bond
- Covalent bond (correct)
- Ionic bond
- Hydrogen bonding
Which theory explains the optimal distance between bonded nuclei balancing attractive and repulsive effects?
Which theory explains the optimal distance between bonded nuclei balancing attractive and repulsive effects?
- VSEPR theory
- Octet rule
- Quantum theory (correct)
- Theories of chemical bonding
Which type of bond is described as a 'weak' or 'secondary' bond?
Which type of bond is described as a 'weak' or 'secondary' bond?
- Metallic bond
- Dipole–dipole interaction (correct)
- Ionic bond
- Covalent bond
What determines the structure and properties of matter such as molecules, crystals, and metals?
What determines the structure and properties of matter such as molecules, crystals, and metals?
What type of chemical bond results from the electrostatic force between oppositely charged ions?
What type of chemical bond results from the electrostatic force between oppositely charged ions?
What is the primary cause of the formation of ionic bonds?
What is the primary cause of the formation of ionic bonds?
Which theory provides a quantitative explanation for the optimal distance between bonded nuclei?
Which theory provides a quantitative explanation for the optimal distance between bonded nuclei?
What type of bond is characterized by dipole–dipole interactions and the London dispersion force?
What type of bond is characterized by dipole–dipole interactions and the London dispersion force?
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
What type of bond involves the constructive quantum mechanical wavefunction interference stabilizing paired nuclei?
What type of bond involves the constructive quantum mechanical wavefunction interference stabilizing paired nuclei?
What is the term for the stable balance of attractive and repulsive forces between atoms when they share electrons?
What is the term for the stable balance of attractive and repulsive forces between atoms when they share electrons?
In organic chemistry, which type of bonding is more common than ionic bonding?
In organic chemistry, which type of bonding is more common than ionic bonding?
What does the prefix 'co-' in 'covalent bond' mean?
What does the prefix 'co-' in 'covalent bond' mean?
Between which type of atoms is covalency greatest?
Between which type of atoms is covalency greatest?
What type of covalent bonding entails the sharing of electrons over more than two atoms?
What type of covalent bonding entails the sharing of electrons over more than two atoms?
