Ionic Bonds in Chemistry

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What type of bonding occurs when there is a large electronegativity difference between atoms?

Metallic bonding

Ionic bonding (correct)

Hydrogen bonding

Covalent bonding

What is an atom called that loses one or more valence electrons?

Isotope

Anion

Cation (correct)

Molecule

What is the charge of a sodium ion after losing one electron?

-1

+1 (correct)

Which of the following correctly exemplifies an anion?

Cl- Signup and view all the answers

What type of ion is formed by gaining electrons?

Anion Signup and view all the answers

What indicates a positively charged ion?

Positive superscript Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the stability of an atom when it forms an ion?

It becomes more stable Signup and view all the answers

What occurs as a result of ionic bonding between two ions?

A complete transfer of electrons Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is formed through the electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions?

Ionic Bond Signup and view all the answers

In covalent bonds, what is primarily shared between atoms?

Valence Electrons Signup and view all the answers

Which factor primarily determines the nature of interactions between atoms in a covalent bond?

Electronegativity Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is likely to occur between two nonmetals with different electronegativities?

Polar Covalent Bond Signup and view all the answers

How do covalent bonds help nonmetals achieve stability?

By obeying the octet rule Signup and view all the answers

What describes the electron sharing in a polar covalent bond?

Electrons are unequally shared Signup and view all the answers

When a fluorine atom shares an electron with a carbon atom, how many total valence electrons does fluorine effectively use?

Eight Signup and view all the answers

Which atoms typically form covalent bonds with each other?

Two nonmetals Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is formed when two electrons are shared between two atoms?

Single bond Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond is characterized by the overlap of atomic orbitals along the orbital axis?

Sigma bond Signup and view all the answers

How many single bonds does carbon need to form with fluorine atoms to complete its octet?

Four Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond is formed when four electrons are shared between two atoms?

Double bond Signup and view all the answers

Which type of overlap leads to the formation of a pi bond?

p and p sidewise overlap Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of a coordinate bond?

Both electrons come from the same atom Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond is the weakest among the covalent interactions?

Pi bond Signup and view all the answers

How many bonds does a triple bond consist of?

One sigma bond and two pi bonds Signup and view all the answers

What type of hybridization is involved in the bonding of acetylene?

sp Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the electrons in the 2p orbitals of acetylene?

They are separately involved in pi bonds. Signup and view all the answers

How does the acidity of sp hybridized molecules compare to sp3 hybridized molecules?

Sp hybridized molecules are more acidic than sp3. Signup and view all the answers

What is the bond length of a C≡C bond in acetylene?

1.206 Å Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between bond type and energy?

Triple bonds have the highest energy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of electrons found in s orbitals?

They are strongly attached to the nucleus. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about bond lengths is true?

Triple bonds are shorter than single bonds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the inductive effect primarily associated with?

Attraction of electrons by ionic groups Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is an electron-withdrawing group?

NO₂ Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between homolytic and heterolytic fission?

Homolytic fission involves equal sharing of electrons, while heterolytic fission involves unequal sharing. Signup and view all the answers

Resonance involves the delocalization of which type of electrons?

Lone pair or π electrons Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of resonance?

Stability increases with the number of canonical structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of homolytic bond fission?

Formation of two free radicals with unpaired electrons Signup and view all the answers

Which condition does not apply to the inductive effect?

It's strongest in unsaturated systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about heterolytic fission is true?

One atom retains both electrons from the bond. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ionic Bonds

Form between atoms with large electronegativity differences, usually metals and nonmetals.
Transfer of valence electrons from the metal to the nonmetal.
Metal atom becomes a positively charged ion (cation) and the nonmetal becomes a negatively charged ion (anion).
Oppositely charged ions attract each other forming an ionic compound.

Forming an Ion

Ionic bonds involve the exchange of valence electrons between atoms.
An atom losing electrons becomes a cation (positively charged).
An atom gaining electrons becomes an anion (negatively charged).
The ion is more stable than the atom due to the octet rule.

Forming an Ionic Bond

Oppositely charged ions attract each other due to electrostatic forces.
Large electronegativity differences cause an unequal sharing of electrons, resulting in complete electron transfer.

Types of Chemical Bonds

Ionic Bond: results from the electrostatic attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.
Covalent Bond: formed by the sharing of valence electrons between atoms.
Coordinate Bond (also called a dative covalent bond or dipolar bond): a type of covalent bond where both electrons in the bond pair come from the same atom.

Covalent Bonds

Form between atoms with similar or equal electronegativity.
Valence electrons are shared between the atoms.
Electron density is equally distributed between the atoms due to attraction to both nuclei.
Occur most frequently between two nonmetals.

Polar Covalent Bonds

Occur when there is a larger electronegativity difference compared to covalent bonds.
Electrons are still shared but not equally.
Electrons tend to be closer to the more electronegative atom.
Common between nonmetals.

Forming Covalent Bonds

Sharing of valence electrons between nonmetals to satisfy the octet rule.
Sharing two electrons is a "single bond".
Covalent bonds require specific orientation of atoms for overlap of bonding orbitals.

Types of Covalent Bond Interactions

Sigma (σ) bonding: strongest, formed by the overlap of atomic orbitals along the orbital axis.
Pi (π) bonding: weaker, formed by the overlap of two lobes of atomic orbitals above and below the orbital axis.

Covalent Bond Multiplicity

Single bond: sharing of two electrons, one sigma bond.
Double bond: sharing of four electrons, one sigma and one pi bond.
Triple bond: sharing of six electrons, one sigma and two pi bonds.

Electronic Configuration

s orbitals: spherical.
p orbitals: dumbbell-shape.
Overlap can occur in various ways:
- s and s overlap: forms a sigma bond.
- s and p overlap: forms a sigma bond.
- p and p overlap:
  - Head-on overlap: forms a sigma bond.
  - Sidewise overlap: forms a pi bond.

Effect of Hybridization on Bond Length and Acidity

Hybridization: mixing of atomic orbitals to form hybrid orbitals.
Increased s character:
- Stronger attraction of electrons to the nucleus.
- Shorter bond lengths.
- Increased acidity.

Bond Length and Bond Energy

Bond length: average distance between the centers of two bonded atoms.
Bond energy: energy needed to break a bond into individual atoms.
In general:
- Triple bonds: strongest, shortest bond length.
- Double bonds: intermediate strength and length.
- Single bonds: weakest, longest bond length.

Factors Affecting Electron Availability at an Atom

Inductive effect: electron-withdrawing or donating groups affect electron density at an atom.
Resonance: delocalization of pi electrons or lone pairs in a planar system with parallel p orbitals.
Hyperconjugation: interaction of C−H bonds with an adjacent empty or partially-filled p-orbital.

Breaking a Covalent Bond

Homolytic fission: bond breaks symmetrically with each atom receiving one electron, resulting in free radicals.
Heterolytic fission: bond breaks asymmetrically with one atom receiving both electrons, resulting in ions.

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Explore the concepts of ionic bonds, including the formation of cations and anions. This quiz covers how differences in electronegativity lead to ionic bond formation through the transfer of valence electrons. Test your understanding of these fundamental chemical concepts.