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What creates partial positive and partial negative charges in a covalent bond?
What creates partial positive and partial negative charges in a covalent bond?
- Unequal sharing of electrons due to different electronegativities (correct)
- Complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another
- Equal sharing of electrons between identical atoms
- Random distribution of electrons regardless of electronegativity
Which statement correctly describes electronegativity?
Which statement correctly describes electronegativity?
- It is the ability of an atom to lose electrons easily.
- It increases from right to left across a period.
- It remains constant across different groups.
- It tends to decrease from top to bottom of a group. (correct)
If two atoms in a bond are identical, what type of bond do they form?
If two atoms in a bond are identical, what type of bond do they form?
- Nonpolar bond (correct)
- Metallic bond
- Ionic bond
- Polar covalent bond
What role does the more electronegative atom play in a polar covalent bond?
What role does the more electronegative atom play in a polar covalent bond?
What does a dipole in a molecule indicate?
What does a dipole in a molecule indicate?
What happens when two atoms with similar electronegativities bond together?
What happens when two atoms with similar electronegativities bond together?
How does the direction of the electronegativity arrow in a dipole bond point?
How does the direction of the electronegativity arrow in a dipole bond point?
In a polar bond formed between two elements, which factor primarily determines its polar nature?
In a polar bond formed between two elements, which factor primarily determines its polar nature?
What effect does molecular geometry have on the overall polarity of a molecule?
What effect does molecular geometry have on the overall polarity of a molecule?
Which of the following steps is NOT part of predicting molecular geometry using VSEPR Theory?
Which of the following steps is NOT part of predicting molecular geometry using VSEPR Theory?
In the context of VSEPR Theory, what is the central atom of a molecule typically characterized by?
In the context of VSEPR Theory, what is the central atom of a molecule typically characterized by?
What influences the molecular shape according to the VSEPR Theory?
What influences the molecular shape according to the VSEPR Theory?
In Carbon Dioxide (CO2), why is the overall molecule considered nonpolar despite having polar bonds?
In Carbon Dioxide (CO2), why is the overall molecule considered nonpolar despite having polar bonds?
What role do lone pairs play in the electron pair repulsion theory?
What role do lone pairs play in the electron pair repulsion theory?
Which of the following statements about electron pair orientation is correct?
Which of the following statements about electron pair orientation is correct?
If a molecule has two bonding pairs and one lone pair around the central atom, what molecular geometry is expected?
If a molecule has two bonding pairs and one lone pair around the central atom, what molecular geometry is expected?
Flashcards
Nonpolar Molecule with Polar Bonds
Nonpolar Molecule with Polar Bonds
In a molecule with polar bonds, the overall molecule might be nonpolar if the geometry of the molecule cancels out the polarities of individual bonds.
VSEPR Theory
VSEPR Theory
A model used to predict the shape of a molecule based on the repulsion between electron pairs around a central atom.
Central Atom
Central Atom
The central atom is the least electronegative atom in the molecule.
Bonding Pairs
Bonding Pairs
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Lone Pairs
Lone Pairs
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Electron Pair Orientation
Electron Pair Orientation
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Molecular Geometry
Molecular Geometry
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Electron Pair Repulsion
Electron Pair Repulsion
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Covalent Bond
Covalent Bond
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Electronegativity
Electronegativity
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Polarity
Polarity
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Polar Bond
Polar Bond
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Nonpolar Bond
Nonpolar Bond
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Dipole
Dipole
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Dipole Arrow
Dipole Arrow
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Electronegativity Difference
Electronegativity Difference
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Study Notes
Polarity of Molecules
- This presentation covers chemical bonds, specifically polarity and its impact on molecular properties.
- The presenter is Karl Louise F. Ibarrientos, SST-I.
Bond Polarity and Electronegativity (Day 1)
- A covalent bond is formed by the equal sharing of electrons from participating atoms. Shared electrons are also called bonding pairs.
- Polarity refers to an uneven distribution of electrical charge within a molecule, creating regions with slightly positive and slightly negative charges.
Electronegativity
- Electronegativity (EN) is an atom's ability to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond.
- Electronegativity increases from left to right across a period and decreases from top to bottom within a group on the periodic table.
- Higher electronegativity values mean greater attraction of electrons to the atom.
Polar Bonds
- When atoms with differing electronegativity bond, electrons are shared unequally.
- The more electronegative atom pulls the shared electrons closer, creating a partial negative charge on itself and a partial positive charge on the less electronegative atom.
Nonpolar Bonds
- When atoms have similar electronegativities, electrons are shared equally, resulting in no partial charges.
Molecular Geometry (Day 2-3)
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Molecular geometry affects the overall polarity of a molecule, even if individual bonds are polar.
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VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory is used to predict molecular shapes. Electrons are arranged to minimize repulsion, leading to specific molecular shapes.
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Electron pairs (both bonding and lone pairs) exert repulsive forces. More electron pairs increase repulsion, impacting the molecule's shape.
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Some examples of molecular shapes and their impact on polarity: Linear (e.g., CO2), Bent (e.g., H2O), Trigonal Planar, and Tetrahedral.
Determining Molecular Polarity
- A flowchart (figure 4) is provided for determining if a molecule is polar or nonpolar, considering the molecule's 3D shape (using VSEPR theory) and if all surrounding atoms are the same.
Assignment: Home Activity
- A table is presented for predicted polarity of different molecules (HCl3, BeCl2, CH4, OF2, and SF6).
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