Ionic, Covalent & Metallic Bonding
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Explain why water molecules are effective at dissolving ionic substances, despite not possessing ionic bonds themselves.

Water is polar. The slightly charged ends are attracted to the ions, pulling them apart and dissolving the substance.

Describe the process for determining the molecular geometry of a molecule using the VSEPR theory, including the roles of bonded pairs and lone pairs of electrons.

First, determine the central atom. Then, draw the electron dot structure. Next, determine the electron groups (bonded and lone pairs). Finally, determine the molecular geometry based on the arrangement of electron groups around the central atom, while molecular shape considers only the positions of the atoms.

How do lone pairs of electrons influence the molecular shape of a molecule, and why is it important to consider them when determining molecular geometry?

Lone pairs repel more strongly than bonded pairs. The unbonded electron pairs still affect the shape of the structure. They affect the position of the bonded atoms.

Explain the difference between molecular geometry and molecular shape and the significance of non-bonding electron pairs in determining each.

<p>Molecular geometry considers all electron pairs (bonded and non-bonded), arrangement of atoms. Molecular shape only describes the arrangement of atoms, ignoring non-bonding pairs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe what is meant when a molecular structure is referred to as symmetrical, and how symmetry relates to whether the molecule is polar or nonpolar.

<p>A symmetrical molecular structure has two halves identical to each other created by a plane in the middle. Symmetrical molecules are nonpolar, while nonsymmetrical structures are polar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between molecular, atomic, and ionic solids based on the types of elements or bonding present in each.

<p>Molecular solids contain nonmetals bonded together. Atomic solids contain a single element. Ionic solids are composed of metals and nonmetals together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the conditions that give rise to a bent molecular shape, and what combination of bonded pairs and lone pairs around the central atom leads to this geometry?

<p>A bent molecule happens when there are 2 bonded pairs and 1 or 2 lone pairs of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the arrangement of atoms in a molecule influences the molecule's overall polarity, especially in cases where individual bonds within the molecule are polar.

<p>If polar bonds are arranged asymmetrically, they don't cancel out, resulting in a net dipole moment and a polar molecule. If arranged symmetrically, the dipoles cancel, resulting in a nonpolar molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how achieving a full outer shell contributes to the stability of atoms and influences their bonding behavior.

<p>Atoms with incomplete outer shells are less stable. By donating, receiving, or sharing electrons to achieve a full outer shell (typically 8 electrons, following the octet rule), atoms become more stable, driving them to form chemical bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the fundamental difference between ionic and covalent bonding at the electron level.

<p>In ionic bonding, one atom transfers electrons to another, creating ions that are held together by electrostatic forces. Covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons between atoms to achieve a stable electron configuration for both.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'electron sea' model explain the properties of metallic bonds, such as conductivity and malleability?

<p>The electron sea model describes metallic bonds as positively charged metal ions surrounded by delocalized electrons. These freely moving electrons allow metals to conduct electricity and heat efficiently. The non-directional nature of the 'sea' allows atoms to slide past each other, contributing to malleability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why it is important to arrange atoms strategically before drawing bonds in a Lewis structure.

<p>The arrangement of atoms, particularly placing the least electronegative or the singular atom in the center, helps to correctly depict the molecule's structure and electron distribution. This arrangement ensures that the most appropriate atom can form the necessary number of bonds to satisfy the octet rule or other bonding requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are polyatomic ions, and how do they participate in ionic bonding with other ions?

<p>Polyatomic ions are groups of covalently bonded atoms that, as a unit, carry an overall charge (positive or negative). They participate in ionic bonding by acting as a single charged entity, attracting oppositely charged ions to form ionic compounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe what resonance structures are and why they are used to represent certain molecules.

<p>Resonance structures are multiple Lewis structures that collectively describe the bonding in a molecule or ion when a single Lewis structure is insufficient. They are used when electron delocalization occurs, meaning the actual electron distribution is an average of the resonance forms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why molecules with an odd number of electrons or expanded octets do not follow the octet rule.

<p>Molecules with an odd number of electrons cannot achieve an octet for all atoms because there aren't enough electrons to form complete pairs around each atom. Expanded octets occur when central atoms can accommodate more than eight electrons, often due to available <em>d</em> orbitals, allowing them to form more bonds than predicted by the octet rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the limitations of drawing Lewis structures?

<p>Lewis structures do not accurately represent the 3D shape of molecules or the relative bond lengths and angles. They also fail to adequately depict resonance, bond strengths, and the behavior of molecules with expanded octets or unpaired electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Summarize the core principle behind VSEPR theory and how it is used to predict molecular shapes.

<p>VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory states that electron pairs around a central atom will arrange themselves to minimize repulsion. By considering the number of bonding and non-bonding electron pairs (or groups), the theory predicts the geometry of the molecule or ion, such as linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you apply the principles of VSEPR theory to predict the shape of $BF_3$?

<p>Boron in $BF_3$ has three bonding pairs and no lone pairs. These three bonding pairs will arrange themselves to be as far apart as possible to minimize repulsion, resulting in a <strong>trigonal planar</strong> shape with bond angles of 120 degrees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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VSEPR Theory

Determines the arrangement of atoms in a molecule based on minimizing electron repulsion.

Central Atom

The atom in a molecule with the lowest subscript or the one capable of forming the most bonds.

Molecular Shape

The overall 3D arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

Bonded Pairs/Groups

Atoms directly attached to the central atom.

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Lone Pairs/Groups

Pairs of valence electrons on the central atom that are not involved in bonding.

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Electron Groups

The sum of bonding pairs and lone pairs around the central atom.

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Symmetrical Molecule

A molecule where a plane can be drawn through the middle, with identical halves on each side.

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Polar Molecule

A molecule lacking symmetry where one side has a different charge than the other.

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Why do atoms bond?

Atoms bond to achieve stability, aiming for full outer electron shells.

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Octet Rule

The principle that atoms generally prefer to have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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What is an ion?

An atom that has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net electric charge.

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Ionic Bonding

A bond formed through the transfer of electrons from a metal to a nonmetal.

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Cation

Positively charged ion, formed when an atom loses electrons.

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Anion

Negatively charged ion, formed when an atom gains electrons.

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Covalent Bonding

A bond formed through the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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Metallic Bonding

A 'sea' of electrons surrounds and binds positively charged metal ions.

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Polyatomic Ions

Charged entities composed of multiple atoms held together by covalent bonds.

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Resonance Structures

Multiple Lewis structures represent a molecule with delocalized electrons.

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Study Notes

  • Atoms bond to become more stable by achieving full outer shells.
  • Atoms can achieve stability by donating, receiving, or sharing electrons.
  • Following the Octet Rule where a maximum of 8 electrons can occupy the outer shell helps achieve stability.

Ions and Ionic Bonding

  • An ion is an atom that has either lost or gained an electron.
  • Ionic bonding occurs when a metal atom donates one or more electrons to a non-metal atom.
  • During ionic bonding, the metal becomes positively charged (cation), and the non-metal becomes negatively charged (anion).
  • In other words, the non-metal transfers its electron(s) to the metal.

Covalent Bonding

  • Covalent bonding involves atoms sharing pairs of electrons instead of donating or receiving them.
  • The shared electron pair is included in the outer shell of both atoms involved in the bond.
  • Covalent bonding occurs between atoms of nonmetals.

Metallic Bonding

  • Metallic bonds form when metal atoms give up electrons and form an electron sea.
  • Positively charged atoms bond through their attraction to negatively charged electrons.

Electron Dot Structures and Lewis Diagrams

  • Electron dot structures show valence electrons as dots.
  • To draw Lewis Diagrams:
    • Find the total number of valence electrons.
    • Arrange atoms; the singular atom is usually in the middle.
    • Form bonds between atoms using 2 electrons per bond.
    • Distribute remaining electrons to give each atom an octet.
    • Form double or triple bonds if there aren't enough electrons.

Polyatomic Ions and Resonance Structures

  • Polyatomic ions are charged entities of two or more atoms covalently bonded with a positive or negative charge.
  • Resonance structures represent molecules that aren't correctly represented by a single Lewis diagram.
  • The actual structure is an average of all possible resonance structures.
  • Possible structures are shown separated by a double-headed arrow.

Exceptions to the Octet Rule

  • Writing a good Lewis structure is impossible for molecules with odd numbers of electrons; some still exist in nature.
  • Boron tends to form compounds with only 6 electrons instead of 8 around it.
  • Some molecules have more than 8 electrons around a central atom in their Lewis Structure and are referred to as expanded octets.

VSEPR Theory: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

  • Explains how molecules and ions behave.
  • For instance, it explains why water is good at dissolving ionic substances without forming an ionic bond.
  • Basic procedure:
    • Determine the central atom by selecting the lowest subscript and/or the atom capable of forming the most bonds.
    • Draw the electron dot structure and bar diagram.
    • Determine the molecular geometry using all electron pairs and atoms around the central atom.
    • Modify the geometry to determine the molecular shape, if non-bonding electron pairs are present, by ignoring them, but leave the atoms of bonded pairs where they are.
    • Even if electrons have no atom attached, unbonded electron pairs still affect the structure's shape.

Bonded Pairs, Lone Pairs and Molecular Structure

  • Bonded pairs/groups are the atoms attached to the central atom.

  • Lone pairs/groups are the pairs of valence electrons attached to the lone pair and not bonded to a different atom.

  • Electron groups include bonding pairs and lone pairs added together.

  • A molecular structure is symmetrical if you can draw a plane in the middle, and it is the same on both sides.

  • It is polar if it's non-symmetrical and nonpolar if it's symmetrical because one side would have a different charge than the other if the molecule is nonsymmetrical.

  • A bent molecule occurs when there's 1 lone pair and 2 bonded pairs.

  • Bonding groups and lone pairs determine the molecular geometry.

  • The arrangement of atoms dictates a the specific angles at which the atoms are apart.

  • A solid is molecular if it is only nonmetals bonded together.

  • Solids are atomic if they only contain a single element.

  • Solids are ionic if they are metals and nonmetals together.

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This lesson explores the fundamental concepts of chemical bonding. It covers ionic bonding, where electrons are transferred between atoms, covalent bonding, where electrons are shared, and metallic bonding in metals. The lesson highlights how atoms achieve stability through these interactions.

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