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What type of bond typically forms between a metal and a nonmetal?
What type of bond typically forms between a metal and a nonmetal?
Which describes a nonpolar covalent bond?
Which describes a nonpolar covalent bond?
How is the name of an ionic compound typically structured?
How is the name of an ionic compound typically structured?
What determines the geometry of a molecule according to VSEPR theory?
What determines the geometry of a molecule according to VSEPR theory?
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In which scenario would a polar covalent bond likely form?
In which scenario would a polar covalent bond likely form?
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What is the typical bond angle in a linear molecular geometry?
What is the typical bond angle in a linear molecular geometry?
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How do you determine the oxidation state in naming transition metals in ionic compounds?
How do you determine the oxidation state in naming transition metals in ionic compounds?
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What kind of elements compose covalent compounds?
What kind of elements compose covalent compounds?
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Which statement accurately describes electronegativity trends in the periodic table?
Which statement accurately describes electronegativity trends in the periodic table?
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What charge balance is required for an ionic compound to be neutral?
What charge balance is required for an ionic compound to be neutral?
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Which type of bond is likely to form if the difference in electronegativity between two atoms is 0.3?
Which type of bond is likely to form if the difference in electronegativity between two atoms is 0.3?
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When naming a covalent compound, which prefix would be used for two atoms of the same element?
When naming a covalent compound, which prefix would be used for two atoms of the same element?
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In VSEPR theory, what is the bond angle in a bent molecular geometry with two bonding pairs and one lone pair?
In VSEPR theory, what is the bond angle in a bent molecular geometry with two bonding pairs and one lone pair?
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What is the expected bond character when the difference in electronegativity between two atoms is greater than 1.7?
What is the expected bond character when the difference in electronegativity between two atoms is greater than 1.7?
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Which step is NOT part of determining molecular geometry using VSEPR theory?
Which step is NOT part of determining molecular geometry using VSEPR theory?
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Which of the following correctly describes how to name the compound FeCl₂?
Which of the following correctly describes how to name the compound FeCl₂?
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What happens to electronegativity as you move from left to right across a period in the periodic table?
What happens to electronegativity as you move from left to right across a period in the periodic table?
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Which type of bond typically forms when the difference in electronegativity is between 0.5 and 1.7?
Which type of bond typically forms when the difference in electronegativity is between 0.5 and 1.7?
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In the naming of ionic compounds, which suffix is used for the anion?
In the naming of ionic compounds, which suffix is used for the anion?
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How are covalent compounds named when there are two atoms of the same element present?
How are covalent compounds named when there are two atoms of the same element present?
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What is the bond angle in a linear molecular geometry according to VSEPR theory?
What is the bond angle in a linear molecular geometry according to VSEPR theory?
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Which of the following terms refers to the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a bond?
Which of the following terms refers to the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a bond?
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When determining molecular geometry, what is the first step in the VSEPR theory process?
When determining molecular geometry, what is the first step in the VSEPR theory process?
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What is the relationship between the number of lone pairs and the geometry of a molecule?
What is the relationship between the number of lone pairs and the geometry of a molecule?
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Study Notes
Periodic Trends and Bond Prediction
- Electronegativity increases across periods and decreases down groups.
- Electronegativity is an atom's ability to attract electrons in a bond.
- Higher nuclear charge leads to higher electronegativity across periods.
- Added electron shells cause lower electronegativity down groups.
- Ionic bonds form when the difference in electronegativity (ΔEN) is greater than 1.7, typically between metals and nonmetals.
- Covalent bonds form when ΔEN is less than or equal to 1.7, typically between nonmetals.
- Polar covalent bonds occur with moderate ΔEN (0.5 < ΔEN ≤ 1.7) where electrons are shared unequally.
- Nonpolar covalent bonds occur with small ΔEN (ΔEN ≤ 0.5) where electrons are shared equally.
Naming and Writing Formulas for Ionic and Covalent Compounds
- Ionic compounds consist of a metal cation and a nonmetal anion.
- Name the cation followed by the anion (e.g., NaCl = sodium chloride).
- Transition metal ions require specification of their oxidation state using Roman numerals (e.g., FeCl₂ = iron(II) chloride).
- Balance ionic charges to create a neutral compound (e.g., Al³⁺ and Cl⁻ → AlCl₃).
- Covalent compounds consist of two or more nonmetals.
- Use prefixes to denote the number of each atom: mono-, di-, tri-, etc. Omit "mono-" for the first element. (e.g., CO₂ = carbon dioxide, N₂O₄ = dinitrogen tetroxide).
- Formulas for covalent compounds are determined according to the prefixes.
VSEPR Theory and Molecular Geometry
- VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory explains molecular shapes.
- Electron pairs (bonding & lone pairs) repel each other to maximize distance.
- VSEPR shapes are used to classify molecular geometry.
- Linear geometry has 2 regions of electron density and a 180° bond angle (e.g., CO₂).
- Bent geometry has two bonding pairs and 1-2 lone pairs with bond angles determined accordingly by the number of lone pairs.
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Explore the fascinating world of periodic trends and how they influence bond prediction. This quiz covers the concepts of electronegativity, types of chemical bonds, and the naming and writing of formulas for ionic and covalent compounds. Test your understanding of these essential chemistry topics!
