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Covalent bonding involves the sharing of ______ between atoms.
Covalent bonding involves the sharing of ______ between atoms.
electron pairs
The shape of a molecule can be predicted using ______ Theory.
The shape of a molecule can be predicted using ______ Theory.
VSEPR
A bond formed when atoms share electrons equally is termed a ______ covalent bond.
A bond formed when atoms share electrons equally is termed a ______ covalent bond.
nonpolar
Covalent bonds can be characterized by their ______, which indicates how strongly the atoms are bonded.
Covalent bonds can be characterized by their ______, which indicates how strongly the atoms are bonded.
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The energy required to break a covalent bond is known as ______ Energy.
The energy required to break a covalent bond is known as ______ Energy.
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Some molecules cannot be adequately represented by a single Lewis structure due to multiple locations of possible ______.
Some molecules cannot be adequately represented by a single Lewis structure due to multiple locations of possible ______.
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The actual structure of a molecule that has multiple resonance structures is represented as a ______ hybrid.
The actual structure of a molecule that has multiple resonance structures is represented as a ______ hybrid.
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Pairs of dots that remain on an atom represent ______ pairs of electrons.
Pairs of dots that remain on an atom represent ______ pairs of electrons.
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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of ______ valence electrons.
Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of ______ valence electrons.
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The Lewis model is useful for predicting general structures but often requires more sophisticated methods for detailed ______.
The Lewis model is useful for predicting general structures but often requires more sophisticated methods for detailed ______.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Covalent Bonding
- Covalent bonding involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
- This sharing allows each atom to achieve a more stable electron configuration, often resembling that of a noble gas.
- The shared electron pairs are called bonding pairs.
- Covalent bonds typically form between nonmetal atoms.
Characteristics of Covalent Bonds
- Formation: Atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron arrangement.
- Strength: Covalent bonds can be strong interatomic forces, depending on the number of shared electron pairs.
- Directionality: Covalent bonds have a directional nature, influencing the shape of molecules.
- Polarity: Unequal sharing of electrons between atoms leads to polar covalent bonds.
- Nonpolar Covalent Bonds: When atoms share electrons equally, the bond is nonpolar.
Predicting Molecular Shapes
- VSEPR Theory: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory predicts molecular shapes based on the repulsion between electron pairs (bonding and lone pairs) surrounding a central atom.
- Electron Pair Geometries: The arrangement of electron pairs around the central atom is called the electron pair geometry.
- Molecular Geometries: The arrangement of atoms in a molecule, considering lone pairs, is the molecular geometry.
- Examples: Linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, trigonal bipyramidal, octahedral.
Bond Polarity and Electronegativity
- Electronegativity: The ability of an atom to attract shared electrons in a covalent bond.
- Polarity Differences: Larger differences in electronegativity result in more polar bonds.
- Dipole Moments: Polar covalent bonds create a dipole moment (a separation of positive and negative charge).
- Bond Character: Bond character ranges from nonpolar covalent to ionic, based on the electronegativity difference.
- Bond length: Shorter bonds correlate with stronger bonds, typically. The bond strength and length is influenced by the extent to which the combining atoms overlap.
Types of Covalent Bonds
- Single Bonds: Sharing one pair of electrons.
- Double Bonds: Sharing two pairs of electrons.
- Triple Bonds: Sharing three pairs of electrons.
- Bond Energy: The energy required to break a covalent bond. Triple bonds are generally stronger than double bonds, and double bonds are stronger than single bonds.
Resonance Structures
- Multiple Lewis Structures: Some molecules or ions cannot be adequately represented by a single Lewis structure (due to multiple locations of possible double bonds).
- Resonance Hybrids: In these cases, multiple Lewis structures accurately depict the bonding, and the actual structure is represented as a resonance hybrid, a blend of the possible structures.
- Delocalization of Electrons: Resonance structures indicate the delocalization of electrons across multiple bonds, which strengthens the overall structure.
Lewis Dot Structures (Lewis Diagrams)
- Electron Dot Diagrams: Used to represent the valence electrons of atoms.
- Bond Formation: Pairs of dots between atoms represent shared electrons in covalent bonds.
- Lone Pairs: Pairs of dots remaining on an atom represent lone pairs of electrons.
- Octet Rule: Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell (8 valence electrons). Exceptions exist for elements beyond the second row.
- Multiple Bonds: Double and triple bonds can also be shown using multiple pairs of dots between atoms.
Strengths and Limitations of the Lewis Model
- Predicting Molecular Shapes: The model is useful for predicting general structures; however, more sophisticated theoretical methods are often needed for detailed predictions.
- Limitations: The model does not adequately describe the distribution of electrons in all molecules and doesn't account for the overlap of atomic orbitals or the quantized nature of electrons and orbitals.
- Resonance: The model can use multiple structures to represent bonding in more complex molecules. Individual structures are not real, instead they collectively describe the real structure of the molecule.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of covalent bonding, including electron sharing, bond characteristics, and molecular shape predictions. You will explore the properties of covalent bonds, such as polarity and strength, which play crucial roles in chemical interactions. Test your understanding of VSEPR theory and its implications for molecular geometry.
