Covalent Bonds and Lewis Structures
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What distinguishes a coordinate covalent bond from a regular covalent bond?

  • It only occurs between identical atoms.
  • It is formed when one atom donates both electrons. (correct)
  • It is weaker than regular covalent bonds.
  • It involves shared electrons from both atoms.

    • Which of the following correctly describes multiple bonds?

  • Triple bonds involve one pair of electrons.
  • All multiple bonds are weaker than single bonds.
  • Single bonds involve three pairs of electrons.
  • Double bonds involve the sharing of two pairs of electrons. (correct)

    • Which statement correctly describes bonding pairs and lone pairs?

  • Bonding pairs can be formed by electrons from one atom. (correct)
  • Lone pairs do not influence molecular shape.
  • Lone pairs are shared between two atoms.
  • Bonding pairs are always present in a molecule.

    • What is a characteristic of Lewis structures?

    <p>They depict shared and lone pairs of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes polar covalent bonds?

    <p>They lead to charge separation due to unequal sharing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a nonpolar covalent bond?

    <p>It involves equal sharing of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of covalent bonding, how is a triple bond characterized?

    <p>It is stronger than a double bond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When constructing Lewis structures, what does the presence of lone pairs typically indicate?

    <p>They represent unshared electrons that impact molecular geometry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formed when a sodium atom loses an electron?

    <p>A cation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the formation of ionic bonds?

    <p>Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When magnesium loses two electrons, what is its resulting electron configuration?

    <p>[Ne]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After chlorine gains an electron, what does it become?

    <p>An anion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a polar covalent bond from a nonpolar covalent bond?

    <p>Polar covalent bonds result from a greater difference in electronegativity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subshell do transition metals typically lose electrons from when forming cations?

    <p>The 4s subshell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a coordinate covalent bond?

    <p>A bond where one atom contributes both electrons to the bond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes bonding pairs and lone pairs in covalent structures?

    <p>Bonding pairs are localized between two atoms while lone pairs belong to one atom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a polar covalent bond?

    <p>A large difference in electronegativity between bonded atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes bonds where one atom contributes both electrons in a shared pair?

    <p>Coordinate covalent bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly represents the octet rule?

    <p>Atoms aim for eight valence electrons in their outer shell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Lewis structures illustrate in covalent bonding?

    <p>The distribution of electrons among atoms in a molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the high stability of noble gas configurations?

    <p>Full valence shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a double bond in covalent bonding?

    <p>A bond formed by the sharing of two pairs of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily influences the polarity of a covalent bond?

    <p>The difference in electronegativity between the bonded atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason two nonmetals form a covalent bond?

    <p>To achieve a stable electron configuration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lewis Structures

    • The shared electrons in a H2 molecule are found around both hydrogen atoms. This gives each a helium configuration.
    • Forming a bond between hydrogen and chlorine (HCl) involves sharing electrons, giving hydrogen 2 valence electrons (like helium) and chlorine 8 (like argon)
    • Lewis electron-dot formulas, or Lewis Structures, show the arrangement of electrons in a molecule.
    • An electron pair can be a bonding pair (shared between two atoms) or a lone pair (not shared)

    Coordinate Covalent Bonds

    • Both atoms can donate an electron to form a covalent bond.
    • One atom can donate both electrons in a coordinate covalent bond.

    Multiple Bonds

    • A single bond involves sharing one pair of electrons.
    • A double bond involves sharing two pairs of electrons.
    • A triple bond involves sharing three pairs of electrons.

    Covalent Bonds

    • When two nonmetals bond, they often share electrons because they have similar attractions for them.
    • Covalent bonds lead to the formation of covalent compounds whose representative particles are molecules.
    • Molecules do not carry a charge.

    Covalent Bonds

    • Atoms in a molecule will share enough electrons to achieve a noble gas configuration (usually 8 valence electrons).
    • The tendency of atoms in a molecule to have 8 electrons in their outer shell (2 for hydrogen) is called the octet rule

    Describing Ionic Bonds

    • Ions are very stable because they have a noble gas configuration.
    • Atoms that lose electrons become cations (positive).
    • Atoms that gain electrons become anions (negative).
    • Ionic bond occurs due to the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions formed by the transfer of valence electrons.

    Electron Configurations of Ions

    • When metals lose electrons to achieve a noble gas configuration, the electrons are lost from the valence shell first.
    • Transition metals also lose electrons from the valence shell first, even though this is not the last shell to fill according to the Aufbau principle.

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