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What is the central atom in PH3 surrounded by?
three single bonds and one lone pair of electrons.
What is the correct Lewis structure for N2?
:N≡N:
What is the electron pair geometry if you have 4 electron groups around the center atom?
tetrahedral
What is the molecular geometry of NH4+?
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A water molecule is asymmetric and therefore is polar.
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Electronegativity is a measure of what?
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What is the formal charge on each atom in chloroform, CHCl3?
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What is the molecular geometry around either carbon atom in ethylene, C2H4?
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The double bond is shorter and stronger than a single bond.
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Which molecules or ions will have a Lewis structure most like that of the chlorate ion, ClO3-?
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What is the bond order for a carbon-oxygen bond in carbonate ion, CO32-?
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Which molecules or ions does not have one or more resonance structures?
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Choose the molecule with the most electronegative central atom.
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When you have 4 electron groups and 1 of them is a lone pair, the molecular geometry is bent.
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Resonance structures are the best representation we can draw but do not accurately reflect the true structure.
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If two or more species have the same number of electrons, they are said to be _______.
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What is the molecular geometry of PH3?
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When you have 2 electron groups and none are lone pairs, the molecular geometry is linear.
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What is the molecular geometry of SCl2?
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Which of the following compounds would have a linear molecular geometry?
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How many lone pairs of electrons are assigned to each carbon atom in C2H2?
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What is the O-C-N bond angle in OCN-?
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How many valence electrons are in the nitrate ion?
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What is the molecular geometry if you have a double bond, a single bond, and one lone pair around the central atom?
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The correct Lewis structure for CO2 shows that the molecule contains two double bonds.
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The Lewis structure of water has two sets of lone pair electrons.
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Which of the following statements are TRUE about the BF3 molecule?
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What is the molecular geometry if you have 4 single bonds around the central atom?
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The molecular geometry of a molecule whose central atom has four single bonds and two lone pairs of electrons is ___________.
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Use VSEPR theory to predict the electron-pair geometry and the molecular geometry of phosphorus tribromide, PBr3.
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In PCl5, what is the Cl-P-Cl bond angle between two equatorial chlorine atoms?
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What is the hybrid orbital set used by the central atom in O3?
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Give hybridization for the S in SF6.
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The orbital hybridization on the carbon atom in CO2 is?
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Give hybridization for the Br in BrCl3.
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List the number of sigma bonds and pi bonds in a triple bond.
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A molecule containing a central atom with sp3d hybridization has a(n)_________ electron geometry.
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Identify the number of electron groups around a molecule with sp2 hybridization.
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A molecule containing a central atom with sp3d2 hybridization has a(n)_________ electron geometry.
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Give hybridization for the Br in BrF5.
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List the number of sigma bonds and pi bonds in a single bond.
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Give the electron geometry, molecular geometry, and the hybridization for XeF4.
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Describe a sigma bond.
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Give hybridization for the O in OF2.
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A molecule containing a central atom with sp3 hybridization has a(n)_________ electron geometry.
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List the number of sigma bonds and pi bonds in a double bond.
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Give hybridization for the Br in BrF3.
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How many moles of calcium chloride are theoretically produced for the following reaction given we have 2.6 moles of HCl and 1.8 moles of Ca(OH)2?
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If 5.00 g Br2 and 3.00 g NH3 react according to the equation, what is the maximum mass of ammonium bromide produced?
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How many moles of chlorine gas are needed to make 0.6 moles of sodium chloride?
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Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of aqueous solutions of sodium sulfide and zinc chloride.
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Before determining conversion factors, it is necessary to make sure the equation is properly balanced.
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If 16.0 grams of aluminum oxide were actually produced, what is the percent yield of the reaction given that you start with 10.0g of Al and 19.0 grams of O2?
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The percent yield is calculated by dividing the actual yield by the theoretical yield times 100.
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How many grams of water are made from the reaction of 4.0 grams of hydrogen gas?
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What is the limiting reactant for the following reaction given we have 3.4 moles of Ca(NO3)2 and 2.8 moles of Li3PO4?
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How many moles of Cu2O can be produced from the reaction of 0.66 mole Cu with 0.40 mole O2?
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Magnesium reacts with chlorine gas to produce magnesium chloride. How many moles of Mg will react with 2.6 moles of Cl2?
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What is the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of elemental chlorine with potassium iodide?
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Aluminum reacts with oxygen to produce aluminum oxide. If 4.0 moles of Al react with excess O2, how many moles of Al2O3 can be formed?
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Nitroglycerine decomposes violently. Which one of the following statements concerning this reaction is correct?
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What is the excess reactant for the following reaction given we have 3.4 moles of Ca(NO3)2 and 2.8 moles of Li3PO4?
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The following equation IS balanced: HNO3 + NaHSO3 → NaNO3 + H2O + SO2.
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Which of the following statements about balancing reactions is FALSE?
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What is the percent yield if 18.3 g SF6 is isolated from the reaction of 10.0 g S8 and 30.0 g F2?
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If you have 0.40 mole of Al, what amount of Cl2 is needed for a complete reaction?
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What is the excess reactant for the reaction below given that you start with 10.0g of Al and 19.0 grams of O2?
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What mass of water is produced by the complete combustion of 6.21 grams of hexane, C6H14?
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A 24.0g sample of nitrogen gas reacts with excess hydrogen gas to give an actual yield of 3.85g NH3. What is the percent yield for this reaction?
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What mass of nitric oxide can be made from the reaction of 8.00 g NH3 with 17.0 g O2?
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If 4.0 moles of Al react with excess O2, how many moles of Al2O3 can be formed?
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How many grams of sodium metal are needed to make 29.3 grams of sodium chloride?
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The limiting reactant is the reactant that produces the maximum amount of product.
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What is the limiting reactant for the following reaction given we have 2.6 moles of HCl and 1.8 moles of Ca(OH)2?
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If the complete combustion of an unknown mass of ethylene produces 16.0 g CO2, what mass of ethylene is combusted?
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What mass of carbon monoxide can be formed from the reaction of 71.3 g of carbon with excess water?
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Given the equation: 2 Ca + O2 → 2 CaO, if 2 moles of CaO are formed in this reaction, then 2 moles of O2 must have reacted.
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What are the respective coefficients when the equation is balanced: Fe + O2 → Fe2O3?
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Study Notes
Molecular Geometry and Electron Geometry
- PH3 has a central atom surrounded by three single bonds and one lone pair, giving it a trigonal pyramidal molecular geometry.
- NH4+ and a tetrahedral electron pair geometry indicate four single bonds with no lone pairs.
- Water's asymmetric structure contributes to its polarity.
Lewis Structures
- The correct Lewis structure for diatomic nitrogen (N2) shows a triple bond: :N≡N:.
- Formal charges in chloroform (CHCl3) for each atom are zero for C and H, and zero for each Cl atom.
- Resonance structures represent different valid configurations of electrons in a molecule, but do not fully depict the actual structure.
Bonding and Hybridization
- Electronegativity quantifies an atom's ability to attract electrons.
- A molecule with sp3 hybridization displays tetrahedral electron geometry; sp2 indicates trigonal planar.
- In a double bond, there is one sigma bond and one pi bond; a triple bond consists of one sigma bond and two pi bonds.
VSEPR Theory
- The molecular geometry associated with 4 electron groups is tetrahedral; if one group is a lone pair, the shape is trigonal pyramidal.
- Electron pair geometry varies based on the number of lone pairs and bonding groups, affecting the overall molecular shape.
Stoichiometry and Reactions
- The limiting reactant limits the amount of product formed in a chemical reaction; the excess reactant is left over.
- Percent yield is calculated by comparing the actual yield to the theoretical yield of a chemical reaction.
- For the combustion of hydrocarbons, mass relationships can determine how much product is created based on reactants.
Reactants and Products
- Balanced equations are crucial as they ensure mass conservation; coefficients reflect mole ratios in reactions.
- When aluminum reacts with oxygen, stoichiometry reveals how many moles of aluminum oxide are produced from a certain amount of aluminum.
Experimental and Theoretical Considerations
- In stoichiometric calculations, ensure the equation is balanced before determining conversion factors.
- The total number of valence electrons impacts how compounds are formed and their reactivity in various chemical processes.
Key Equations
- For hydrogen combustion: 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O reveals stoichiometric relationships.
- Synthesis gas is generated from carbon and water, showcasing practical applications of reactions under various conditions.
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