Polar Covalent Bonds and Bond Polarity

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In the lab assignment, students are asked to use VSEPR theory to predict and name the structure of how many molecules?

  • 5 molecules
  • 8 molecules
  • 6 molecules
  • 7 molecules (correct)

What is the purpose of completing Procedure A before coming to the lab according to the provided text?

  • To analyze molecular structure
  • To apply VSEPR theory (correct)
  • To predict bond angles
  • To name the molecules

Which section of the lab involves drawing molecules in 3D shapes?

  • Pre-lab predictions
  • Analyze and Evaluate (d,e) (correct)
  • Communication Application
  • Apply and Extend (g – k)

What does the 'Apply and Extend (g – k)' section of the lab primarily focus on?

<p>Determining polarity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many components are used in the lab assessment to evaluate student performance based on the provided text?

<p>3 components (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total possible mark for the lab assignment according to the text provided?

<p>46 marks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of a molecule determines whether it is polar or non-polar?

<p>Shape of the molecule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of polarity, what does it mean when a molecule has a net dipole?

<p>It is polar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the sum of bond dipoles in a molecule is zero?

<p>The molecule is non-polar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Valence Bonding Theory explain the formation of covalent bonds?

<p>By atomic orbital overlap with opposite-spin electrons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory starts with the atom's valence orbitals to form covalent bonds?

<p>Valence Bonding Theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do electron clouds represent in an atom or molecule?

<p>Probability of finding an electron (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the charge separation in a covalent bond?

<p>Bond polarity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you determine the type of bond between two atoms?

<p>By calculating the electronegativity difference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general trend of electronegativity values as you move across a period in the periodic table?

<p>Increase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond is characterized by an electronegativity difference greater than 1.7?

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

What happens when a negatively charged balloon attracts the positive portion of a water molecule?

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

In a polar covalent bond, where are the bonding electrons held closer?

<p>One atom holds the electrons closer than the other atom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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