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What does a pair of lines between two atoms in a Lewis diagram represent?

  • A lone pair of electrons
  • A double covalent bond (correct)
  • A triple covalent bond
  • A single covalent bond

Lone pairs of electrons are represented by a line in a Lewis structure.

False (B)

What is the first step in drawing a Lewis structure?

Determine the total number of valence electrons.

A pair of electrons not involved in bonding is referred to as a ______ of electrons.

<p>lone pair</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Single covalent bond = One shared pair of electrons Double covalent bond = Two shared pairs of electrons Triple covalent bond = Three shared pairs of electrons Lone pair = An unshared pair of electrons on an atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many electrons are represented in the provided diagram depicting CH2O?

<p>12 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The octet rule is satisfied for all carbon atoms shown in the examples provided.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central atom in the Lewis structure for CH3Cl?

<p>Carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Lewis structure for C2H3Cl, each carbon atom is bonded to ______ hydrogen atoms.

<p>three</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following compounds with their total electrons:

<p>CH2O = 12 electrons C2H3Cl = 14 electrons C = 4 electrons H2 = 2 electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the bonding in CH3Cl?

<p>Carbon is bonded to three hydrogen and one chlorine atom. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

H and O contribute equally to the total number of electrons in a compound.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the number 4 in the Lewis structure of carbon?

<p>It represents carbon's four valence electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Lewis Structure

A visual representation of how atoms connect in a molecule, showing all electrons involved in bonding.

Covalent Bond

A pair of electrons shared between two atoms, represented by a line or two dots.

Lone Pair

A pair of electrons not involved in bonding, located on a single atom.

Expanded Octet

A central atom can exceed 8 electrons in its outer shell if it's in the third period or later.

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Skeleton Structure

The order in which atoms are connected in a molecule.

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Lewis diagram

A representation of the arrangement of atoms within a molecule, showing the bonding between them and the lone pairs of electrons.

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Central atom

The central atom in a Lewis structure is typically the least electronegative atom, but it can also be the atom with the highest bonding capacity.

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Valence electrons

The number of valence electrons an atom has determines its bonding capacity.

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Single bond

In a Lewis diagram, a single line represents a shared pair of electrons, forming a single bond.

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Double bond

A double bond is formed when two atoms share two pairs of electrons, represented by two parallel lines in a Lewis diagram.

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Triple bond

A triple bond is formed when two atoms share three pairs of electrons, denoted by three parallel lines in a Lewis diagram.

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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 valence shell.

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Study Notes

Lewis Diagrams

  • Molecules are arranged based on Lewis diagrams and Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory.
  • Lewis diagrams represent molecules with a visual depiction of atoms and their bonding
  • Lewis diagrams are constructed using established principles.
  • A single line or a pair of dots between atoms indicates a single covalent bond.
  • Two lines or four dots represent a double covalent bond.
  • Three lines or six dots signify a triple covalent bond.
  • Lone pairs of electrons on an atom are also shown.

Drawing a Lewis Structure

  • Determine the total number of valence electrons using the group number.
  • Use a skeleton structure. Place a single bond between atoms. The central atom is the least electronegative one, with hydrogen or halogens commonly on the outer ends. Elements in the third period may have more than eight electrons.
  • Distribute leftover electrons as lone pairs, fulfilling octets (or expanded octets). Start with the outermost atoms and move inward.
  • Add multiple bonds if necessary to fulfill octets, starting with the highly electronegative atoms.

Examples (Illustrative, not comprehensive):

  • For CH3OH, step-by-step drawing.
  • For CH2O, drawing showcasing the bonds.
  • For C2H3Cl, step-by-step structure.
    • Shows structures with varied bonding for each example.
  • Examples of other molecules (like NCl3, NOCl, CH2Cl2, N2, C2H5F, XeF4, and PCl5.
  • Lewis diagram for C4H8O2 (butyric acid) with complete diagram and lone pairs included.

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