Chemistry: Chemical Bonds and Electron Structures

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What is the primary reason atoms bond with each other?

To achieve greater stability (correct)

To increase their mass

To form larger molecules

To become charged ions

Which of the following best describes the octet rule?

Atoms bond to have full s and p sublevels (correct)

Atoms gain electrons to form stable nuclei

Atoms bond to share any number of electrons

Atoms will lose electrons to become charged

In ionic bonding, what typically happens to the electrons?

Electrons are added to both participating atoms

Electrons are lost by one atom and gained by another (correct)

Electrons are equally shared between atoms

Electrons are repelled from the atoms involved

How can the number of valence electrons for an element in Group 15 be determined?

By subtracting 2 from the group number Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for an atom to become isoelectronic with a noble gas?

It has a completely filled valence shell of electrons Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes ionic compounds at room temperature?

They are solid crystals. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the conductivity of ionic compounds is true?

They conduct electricity in aqueous state. Signup and view all the answers

Which is a property of covalent compounds?

Weaker than ionic compounds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in drawing a Lewis structure?

Add up the total number of valence electrons. Signup and view all the answers

In covalent bonding, atoms share electrons primarily due to their:

Similar attraction for electrons. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements can form ionic compounds?

Magnesium and Chlorine. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes a Lewis structure?

Atomic symbols represent nuclei and inner shell electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of binary ionic compounds?

They consist of a metal and a nonmetal. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of electron pairs that can be shared between two atoms?

Three pairs Signup and view all the answers

How do you adjust the electron count when drawing the Lewis structure for a positive polyatomic ion?

Take electrons away from the total Signup and view all the answers

Which molecular geometry is characterized by 3 bonding domains and 1 non-bonding domain?

Trigonal Pyramidal Signup and view all the answers

What shape results when there are 2 bonding domains and 0 non-bonding domains?

Linear Signup and view all the answers

In VSEPR theory, how do lone pairs of electrons affect molecular shape?

They repel more than bonding pairs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding resonance structures is correct?

They represent different possible configurations of electrons Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond involves one pair of shared electrons?

Single bond Signup and view all the answers

When is a linear molecule considered polar?

When it has polar bonds with different peripheral atoms Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chemical Bonds

Forces holding atoms together, creating functional units
Atoms bond to become more stable

The Octet Rule

Atoms bond by gaining, losing, or sharing electrons to achieve stability
A stable atom has a full valence shell of 8 valence electrons (full s and p sublevels)
This makes a stable atom isoelectronic to the nearest noble gas

Electron Dot Structures

Diagram showing the number of valence electrons in an atom (dots represent electrons)
Valence electrons are labeled according to their group number
- Group 1= 1 valence electron
- Group 2= 2 valence electrons
- Group 13-18 = corresponding number of valence electrons

Recall- Valence Electrons & Group Numbers

Valence electrons can be determined by the group number of the element.

Ionic Bonding

Occurs when atoms with significantly different electronegativities react
One atom loses electrons and the other gains them to form oppositely charged ions, which then attract each other.
Ionic bonds form between a metal and a nonmetal

Properties of Ionic Compounds

Ionic bonds are strong
Ionic compounds are solid crystals at room temperature
High melting and boiling points
Do not conduct electricity in their solid state, but do conduct in liquid and aqueous states.

Covalent Bonding

Occurs when two atoms with approximately equal electronegativities share electrons
The mutual attraction of the positively charged nuclei for the shared negatively charged electrons creates a bond
Covalent bonds form between two nonmetals

Properties of Covalent Compounds

Weaker than ionic bonds
Can be solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature
Lower melting and boiling points than ionic compounds
Made of nonmetals (and sometimes metalloids)
Do not conduct electricity in any state

Lewis Structures

Diagrams depicting the arrangement of valence electrons in a molecule
Atomic symbols represent nuclei and inner electrons
Dashes represent shared electron pairs (covalent bonds)
Dots represent unshared electrons (lone pairs)
Essential rule in Lewis structures: Each atom should have noble gas configuration

Drawing Lewis Structures

Calculate valence electrons for all atoms in the molecule
Draw a skeletal structure; the central atom is identified
Connect central atom to other atoms with lines (representing shared electron pairs)
Place remaining valence electrons to satisfy octets.
Adjust bonds and lone pairs if necessary to meet octet rule, adding or converting single bonds to double or triple bonds.

Multiple Bonds

Single bond: Two atoms share one pair of electrons
Double bond: Two atoms share two pairs of electrons
Triple bond: Two atoms share three pairs of electrons

Resonance Structures

Some molecules can be illustrated by multiple Lewis structures
Use brackets and a double-sided arrow to show resonance
The actual structure is an average of the different structures

Polyatomic Ions

Groups of atoms with a net charge.
When forming Lewis structures for polyatomic ions, follow the same steps as for molecules but adjust the number in step 1
Adjust the electron count for negative and positive ions

Molecular Geometry

3D shape of a molecule

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory

Used to predict molecular shapes
Electron pairs around the central atom repel each other, maximizing distance. Lone pairs exert more repulsion than bonding pairs.

Linear

No central atom - Binary compounds, 180° bond angle.
Nonpolar if peripheral atoms are identical.
Polar if bonds are polar.

Trigonal Planar

3 electron domains, 3 bonding domains, 0 non-bonding domains, 120° bond angle.
Nonpolar if peripheral atoms are identical.
Polar if bonds are polar.

Tetrahedral

4 electron domains, 4 bonding domains, 0 non-bonding domains, 109.5° bond angle.
Nonpolar if peripheral atoms are identical.
Polar if bonds are polar.

Trigonal Pyramidal

4 electron domains, 3 bonding domains, 1 non-bonding domains, 107° bond angle.
Polar only if the bonds are polar.

Bent

4 electron domains, 2 bonding domains, 2 non-bonding domains, 104.5° bond angle.
Polar only if the bonds are polar.

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Explore the fundamental concepts of chemical bonds, the octet rule, and electron dot structures. This quiz covers the principles of ionic bonding and the role of valence electrons in determining an atom's stability. Test your knowledge and understanding of these essential chemistry topics!