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What do elements in the same group share regarding their valence electrons?

  • They have the same electron affinity.
  • They have the same number of sigma bonds.
  • They have the same nuclear charge.
  • They have the same number of valence electrons. (correct)

What is denoted by the dots in Lewis Electron-Dot Symbols?

  • Number of protons in the nucleus.
  • Valence electrons. (correct)
  • Non-bonding pairs of electrons.
  • Number of bonds formed.

What is the primary goal of atoms when they bond according to the Octet Rule?

  • To achieve a complete shell of 8 electrons. (correct)
  • To form ionic bonds.
  • To have a positive charge.
  • To minimize energy levels.

Which step is NOT part of the process for drawing a Lewis structure?

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In drawing a Lewis structure, what should you do first?

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Which type of bond is represented by a line between two atomic symbols in a Lewis structure?

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What should you do if there are remaining electrons after placing them on terminal atoms in a Lewis structure?

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What does a formal charge indicate on an atom in a Lewis structure?

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Which of the following elements commonly exhibits an incomplete octet?

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What characterizes a molecule with unpaired electrons?

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Which of the following elements can exhibit hypervalence and form structures with more than 4 pairs of electrons?

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In which scenario is hypervalence most likely to occur?

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Which of the following compounds is a common example of a free radical?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding elements capable of expanding their octets?

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Which of the following elements would NOT typically adhere to the octet rule?

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Which of these requires less than 4 pairs of electrons around it to satisfy bonding?

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What is the formal charge on the sulfur atom in thiosulfate [S2O3]2-?

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Which atom in chlorate [ClO3]- typically has a formal charge of +1?

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How many bonds does the sulfur atom form in SO2F2?

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Which of the following species is likely to exhibit an expanded octet?

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In the chlorate ion, how many lone pairs of electrons are on the oxygen atoms?

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What is the overall charge of thiosulfate [S2O3]2-?

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Which element is NOT typically associated with expanded octet structures?

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Which bonding structure is correct for thiosulfate [S2O3]2-?

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What is the total number of valence electrons in ammonia (NH3)?

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What is the formal charge (FC) formula used to compute formal charges for atoms?

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In the Lewis structure for carbon dioxide (CO2), what is the formal charge on carbon?

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For the nitrous oxide (N2O) molecule, how many total valence electrons are present?

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Which atom is identified as having a formal charge of +1 in the Lewis structure of N2O?

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In the context of formal charge, what does a formal charge of zero indicate?

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What charge would be assigned in a Lewis structure to an atom with 4 valence electrons, 3 bonds, and 1 lone pair?

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Which of the following statements about formal charge calculations is correct?

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For a better representation of the molecule, why is it important to minimize formal charges?

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Which of the following contains the correct number of valence electrons assigned in NH3?

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What is the total number of valence electrons in the NCO- ion?

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Which atom in the NCO- structure can form a double or triple bond?

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In the best Lewis structure for NCO-, where should the negative charge ideally be placed?

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How many total resonance structures can be drawn for the NCO- ion?

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What does it indicate if the Carbon (C) atom in the Lewis structure is not fulfilling the octet rule?

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What is the preferred formal charge arrangement for the NCO- ion in terms of stability?

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What is a significant result of having multiple possible Lewis structures?

<p>The actual structure is a hybrid of all. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Lewis structure for NCO-?

<p>The central atom may not complete an octet. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the Lewis structure and the actual structure for NCO-?

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Which of the following correctly represents a possible resonance structure for NCO-?

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Which rule must be considered when drawing Lewis structures?

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Why might the NCO- structure require a double or triple bond?

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How should formal charge be calculated in a Lewis structure?

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What is a potential consequence of placing a charge on the central atom in a Lewis structure?

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What is the overall goal of the calculations mentioned?

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Why might the magnitudes be considered too high?

<p>Atoms cannot achieve an octet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is suggested for achieving a better electron configuration?

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What does the expression '6 = 0' indicate?

<p>Total valence electrons align to zero (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What element is implied to have higher electronegativity?

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What could be a potential outcome if atom 6 is modified to bond differently?

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What does the comparison suggest between structures 1 and 2?

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What might explain the preference for using multiple bonds?

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Which element's comparison is highlighted in the calculations?

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In relation to the octet rule, what issue is raised by the calculations?

<p>Not all atoms satisfy the octet rule easily (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What implication does the phrase 'let's check to be sure' have within the process?

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Which mathematical operation is expressed with '6 x 2 + 6 x 3 + 2'?

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What is implied by the notation of numbered atoms and their relationships?

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What role does the concept of effective bond order play in these calculations?

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Flashcards

Valence Electrons and Chemical Properties

Elements in the same group on the periodic table share the same number of valence electrons in their outermost shell, resulting in similar reactivity and chemical properties.

Lewis Electron-Dot Symbol

The Lewis electron-dot symbol represents an element's nucleus and its valence electrons using dots around the element's symbol.

The Octet Rule

The Octet Rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable configuration with eight electrons in their outermost shell, similar to noble gases.

Drawing Lewis Structures

Drawing a Lewis structure involves determining the total number of valence electrons, constructing the skeletal structure, and distributing electrons to satisfy the octet rule.

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Skeletal Structure in Lewis Structures

The skeletal structure of a molecule represents the basic connectivity of atoms, with the most electropositive atom typically placed in the center.

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Terminal and Central Atoms

Terminal atoms are atoms that are directly bonded to only one other atom in a molecule, while central atoms are bonded to two or more atoms.

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Formal Charge

Formal charge is a theoretical charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, calculated by subtracting the number of non-bonding electrons and half the number of bonding electrons from the number of valence electrons.

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Lone Pairs in Lewis Structures

Lone pairs of electrons are pairs of electrons that are not involved in bonding and are represented as dots in a Lewis structure.

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What is Formal Charge?

The Formal Charge (FC) of an atom in a molecule is the difference between the number of valence electrons the atom has in its neutral state and the number of electrons assigned to it in the Lewis structure.

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Formula for Formal Charge

FC = (# valence electrons) – (surrounding electrons)

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Valence Electrons

The number of valence electrons of an atom is the number of electrons in the outermost shell of that atom.

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Assigned Electrons

The number of electrons assigned to an atom in a Lewis structure is calculated by taking the number of lone pair electrons on the specific atom and adding half the number of shared electrons in covalent bonds.

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Surrounding Electrons

In calculating formal charge, the surrounding electrons include both lone pair electrons and half the bonding electrons

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Formal Charge: Positive, Negative, Zero

The formal charge of an atom in a Lewis structure can be positive, negative, or zero. A neutral molecule has a net formal charge of zero.

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Formal Charge and Stability

Formal charges are often used to determine the most stable Lewis structure for a molecule. The most stable Lewis structure is the one that minimizes the formal charges on all atoms.

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Formal Charge in CO2

In the CO2 molecule, the formal charge on the carbon atom is zero, while the formal charge on each oxygen atom is also zero.

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Formal Charge in N2O

In the N2O molecule, the central nitrogen atom has a formal charge of zero, while the terminal nitrogen atom has a formal charge of -1 and the oxygen atom has a formal charge of +1.

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Formal Charge and Reactivity

Formal Charge can help us understand and predict the reactivity and properties of molecules. By analyzing formal charges, we can gain insights into how molecules might interact with each other and with other substances.

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Incomplete Octet

Certain elements, like beryllium (Be) and boron (B), can form stable compounds with less than eight electrons in their outermost shell. These compounds are said to have an incomplete octet.

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Free Radicals

Atoms with an unpaired electron in their outermost shell are called free radicals. They are highly reactive and can easily form bonds with other atoms to achieve a more stable configuration.

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Hypervalence

Certain non-metal atoms, especially those in period 3 and beyond, can have more than eight electrons surrounding them. This expansion of the octet rule is called hypervalence.

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Expanded Octet: Periodicity

The ability of an atom to adopt an expanded octet is related to its position in the periodic table. Elements in periods 3 and beyond, particularly those with available d-orbitals, can accommodate more than eight electrons.

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Expanded Octet: Examples

Elements like sulfur, phosphorus, and chlorine can form compounds where they exceed the octet rule due to the availability of d-orbitals in their valence shell.

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Formal Charge in Molecules

Atoms in molecules can sometimes have a formal charge, which is a theoretical charge assigned to an atom based on its bonds and lone pairs. Formal charges help determine the most stable arrangement of electrons in a molecule.

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Octet Rule Exceptions

The octet rule is a helpful tool to predict the bonding behavior of atoms. However, there are exceptions to this rule in which atoms can have less than eight, more than eight, or even an odd number of electrons in their valence shell.

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Total Valence Electrons in a Molecule

The total number of valence electrons in a molecule is calculated by adding the valence electrons of all the atoms in the molecule, considering the charge of the molecule.

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Central Atom in a Molecule

The central atom in a molecule is usually the least electronegative atom, typically the atom that has the highest number of bonds in the molecule.

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Double and Triple Bonds

A double bond consists of two shared pairs of electrons between two atoms, and a triple bond consists of three shared pairs of electrons.

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Octet Rule

The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable configuration with eight electrons in their outermost shell.

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Electronegativity

Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract bonding electrons towards itself, a higher electronegativity value indicates greater attraction for electrons.

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Most Electronegative Atom

The most electronegative atom in a molecule is usually the one with the most negative formal charge.

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Lewis Structure

A Lewis structure is a diagram that represents the bonding between atoms in a molecule, using dots or lines to symbolize electrons.

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The Best Lewis Structure

The best Lewis structure is the one with the lowest formal charges on the atoms, and it needs to satisfy the octet rule for most atoms.

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Resonance Structure

A resonance structure is one of multiple Lewis structures that can represent a single molecule, where the electrons are delocalized over multiple positions.

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Delocalized Electrons

Delocalized electrons are electrons that are not confined to a single bond or lone pair, they are distributed over multiple atoms in a molecule.

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Molecular Geometry

The molecular geometry of a molecule describes the 3-dimensional shape of the molecule, determined by the arrangement of its atoms.

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Electronegativity Difference & Bond Type

Electronegativity difference affects the type of bond formed between atoms: a large difference (greater than 1.7) indicates an ionic bond, while a smaller difference (less than 1.7) indicates a covalent bond.

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Key Concepts in Lewis Structures and Bonding

The concept of

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Lewis Structures and Chemical Properties

The concepts of Lewis structures and bonding provide insights into chemical properties, reactivity, and the shape of molecules.

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How do you calculate Formal Charge?

The formal charge of an atom is calculated by subtracting the number of non-bonding electrons and half the number of bonding electrons from the number of valence electrons of that atom in its neutral state.

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What is the Octet Rule and its Exceptions?

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, typically with eight valence electrons, resembling the noble gas configuration. However, some elements can exceed the octet rule, expanding their valence shell to accommodate more than eight electrons.

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What elements can exceed the Octet Rule?

Elements in the third period and beyond, particularly those in Groups 3-7 (excluding the noble gases), can accommodate more than eight electrons in their valence shell due to the availability of d orbitals. These elements can form expanded octet structures.

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What are Expanded Octet Structures?

Expanded octet structures occur when an atom in a molecule has more than eight electrons in its valence shell, typically exceeding the octet rule. This arises due to the availability of vacant d orbitals in the element.

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What are Lewis Structures?

Lewis structures are diagrams that represent the bonding and non-bonding electrons in a molecule. They help visualize the distribution of electrons and understand the molecule's structure and properties.

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What are Lone Pairs?

Lone pairs refer to pairs of electrons that are not involved in bonding in a molecule. They are represented as dots in Lewis structures and influence the molecule's geometry and polarity.

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Why is assigning Formal Charges important?

When drawing Lewis structures, it's important to assign formal charges to atoms in the molecule to understand the distribution of electrons and the molecule's overall charge. Formal charges can help predict a molecule's reactivity and possible reaction pathways.

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Terminal Atoms

Atoms in a molecule bonded to only one other atom.

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Central Atoms

Atoms in a molecule connected to two or more other atoms.

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Covalent Bond

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of two electrons between two atoms.

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Double Bond

A covalent bond where two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

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Triple Bond

A covalent bond where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

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Nonpolar Covalent Bond

A type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared equally between two atoms.

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Polar Covalent Bond

A type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared unequally between two atoms.

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Formal Charge Minimization

A way to determine if a Lewis structure is the most stable representation of a molecule.

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Study Notes

Topic 4: Molecular Structure & Bonding

  • This topic covers molecular structure and bonding, a critical area in chemistry.
  • The study materials are presented in a modular format that includes various procedures and concepts.
  • Key concepts include: Lewis symbols, Lewis electron-dot symbols, octet rule, drawing Lewis structures, formal charges, resonance structures, exceptions to the octet rule, bond order and lengths, and molecular geometry and dipoles.

Lewis Symbols

  • For main group elements, elements in the same group have a similar number of valence electrons in similar orbitals.
  • As a direct implication, they demonstrate similar chemical properties.
  • Lewis Electron-Dot Symbols: An element's symbol represents its nucleus and valence electrons.
  • Dots represent valence electrons in the structure.

Octet Rule

  • When atoms bond, they strive to achieve a complete outer electron shell of 8 electrons (s2p6), mirroring the configuration of noble gases.
  • This explains bonding behavior.

How to Draw a Lewis Structure

  • Begin by counting the total valence electrons present.
  • Elements of the same group contain the same valence electron number.
  • Add an electron if the structure is an anion, subtract an electron if it's a cation.
  • Arrange atoms, with the electropositive elements as the central atom (except hydrogen).
  • Connect terminal atoms (such as hydrogen) to the central atom, using single bonds that represent a pair of electrons.
  • Start by completing octets (or duets for hydrogen) for the terminal atoms.
  • Add any leftover electrons to the central atom, forming multiple bonds to complete the central atom's octet if required.

Formal Charges

  • Formal charges represent the electrical charge difference between the valence electrons in an isolated atom and the number of electrons assigned to that atom in a Lewis structure.
  • Ideal structures have the smallest possible magnitude of formal charges.
  • Formal charges on the most electronegative atom are preferable.
  • Sum of formal charges should be equal to the overall charge of the structure.

Resonance Structures

  • Resonance structures are multiple Lewis structures for a molecule for situations where a single Lewis structure is inadequate.
  • The true representation of the molecule is a resonance hybrid representing an average of the various resonance structures.
  • Resonance occurs when electrons can delocalize across multiple atoms.

Exceptions to the Octet Rule

  • Incomplete octets: some elements (e.g., Be, B) form stable compounds with fewer than 8 electrons.
  • Hypervalence: some compounds have more than 8 electrons around the central atom (e.g., expanded octets containing elements beyond period 3).
  • Unpaired electrons: free radicals have an unpaired electron.

Bond Order and Bond Lengths

  • Bond order quantifies the number of electron pairs shared between two atoms.
  • Bond length is the distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms.
  • Data for bond lengths and orders are typically presented in tables.

Geometry and Dipoles

  • Determining the polarity of a species involves several steps:
    • Drawing the Lewis structure for a species.
    • Determining electron domain geometry to minimize repulsion.
    • Determining bond dipoles using electronegativity difference.
    • Calculating the sum of dipoles as vectors.
  • Polarity implies unequal charge distribution within a molecule.

Exercises

  • Various exercises are provided for practice, encompassing various compounds and structures.
  • These examples involve calculating and drawing structures for different chemical species, illustrating the concepts mentioned above.

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