Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Periodic Table and Bonding

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between electronegativity and the type of chemical bond formed between two atoms?

An intermediate electronegativity difference (0.4 - 1.7) typically results in a polar covalent bond. (correct)
A small electronegativity difference (close to 0) typically results in an ionic bond.
Electronegativity difference has no bearing on the type of bond formed.
A large electronegativity difference (≥ 1.7) typically results in a nonpolar covalent bond.

How does increasing atomic number generally influence the atomic radius within a group on the periodic table, and what is the primary reason for this trend?

Atomic radius increases due to the addition of electron shells. (correct)
Atomic radius decreases due to increasing electronegativity.
Atomic radius decreases due to increasing effective nuclear charge.
Atomic radius remains constant as proton number increases equally with electron number.

Which of the following best explains why hydrogen bonds are weaker than covalent bonds, yet contribute significantly to the properties of water?

Hydrogen bonds are stronger but less numerous than covalent bonds in water.
Hydrogen bonds are intermolecular forces, whereas covalent bonds are intramolecular forces. (correct)
Hydrogen bonds involve the sharing of electrons, while covalent bonds involve electrostatic attraction.
Hydrogen bonds are formed between hydrogen and metals, whereas covalent bonds are formed between nonmetals.

Consider the elements oxygen and fluorine. How do their ionization energies compare, and what is the underlying reason for this difference?

Fluorine has a higher ionization energy because it has a greater effective nuclear charge. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of intermolecular force is primarily responsible for the relatively high boiling point of water compared to other molecules of similar size, and how does this force operate?

Hydrogen bonding, involving attraction between hydrogen and highly electronegative atoms. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compounds would be expected to have the highest lattice energy, assuming all ions have similar charges?

LiF (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of hydrogen bonding affect the density of ice compared to liquid water, and why does this occur?

Ice is less dense because hydrogen bonds create a more open, crystalline structure. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Consider the trends in atomic properties across a period on the periodic table. How do electronegativity and ionization energy generally change from left to right, and what causes these changes?

Electronegativity and ionization energy both increase due to increasing effective nuclear charge. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chemical formula provides the most complete information about a molecule, including the arrangement of atoms and bonds?

Structural formula (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the octet rule influence the formation of chemical bonds, and what types of elements are most likely to follow this rule?

Elements gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons, and nonmetals are the most likely to follow. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Atomic Number

Number of protons in an atom's nucleus, uniquely identifies an element.

Atomic Mass

The average mass of an element's atoms, considering isotopes.