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What does electronegativity measure in an atom?
What does electronegativity measure in an atom?
- The atomic mass of the atom
- The number of electrons in the outer shell
- The attraction for electrons in a bond (correct)
- The number of protons in the nucleus
Based on electronegativity difference, what type of bond is indicated when the value is zero?
Based on electronegativity difference, what type of bond is indicated when the value is zero?
- Ionic bond
- Nonpolar covalent bond (correct)
- Polar covalent bond
- Metallic bond
If the electronegativity difference between two atoms is 2.5, what type of bond is likely formed?
If the electronegativity difference between two atoms is 2.5, what type of bond is likely formed?
- Ionic bond (correct)
- Metallic bond
- Nonpolar covalent bond
- Polar covalent bond
In the pair of atoms Sn - Cl, what type of bond would you expect based on their electronegativities?
In the pair of atoms Sn - Cl, what type of bond would you expect based on their electronegativities?
When Ga and As are bonded, what type of bond is formed considering their electronegativities?
When Ga and As are bonded, what type of bond is formed considering their electronegativities?
What type of bond is expected between Se and S based on their electronegativity values?
What type of bond is expected between Se and S based on their electronegativity values?
What happens to the bond length as the percent s-character in a hybrid orbital increases?
What happens to the bond length as the percent s-character in a hybrid orbital increases?
In a hybrid orbital with 25% s-character, how many hybrid orbitals are formed from one 2s orbital?
In a hybrid orbital with 25% s-character, how many hybrid orbitals are formed from one 2s orbital?
According to the explanation, which type of hybrid orbital has the highest bond strength?
According to the explanation, which type of hybrid orbital has the highest bond strength?
Which bond is indicated as the longest C-C single bond in compound A?
Which bond is indicated as the longest C-C single bond in compound A?
Why are bond (1) and bond (2) different in length, even though they are both C-C single bonds?
Why are bond (1) and bond (2) different in length, even though they are both C-C single bonds?
What defines a bond as polar covalent according to the text?
What defines a bond as polar covalent according to the text?
Which element in a molecule is typically the central atom?
Which element in a molecule is typically the central atom?
What do the symbols δ+ and δ– represent in a bond?
What do the symbols δ+ and δ– represent in a bond?
How can you determine if a molecule has a net dipole moment?
How can you determine if a molecule has a net dipole moment?
Which element is commonly found in multiple bonds due to its ability to form stable double or triple bonds?
Which element is commonly found in multiple bonds due to its ability to form stable double or triple bonds?
What is the significance of the head and tail arrow notation in indicating polarity?
What is the significance of the head and tail arrow notation in indicating polarity?
In a molecule, how is the geometry around individual atoms important for determining net dipoles?
In a molecule, how is the geometry around individual atoms important for determining net dipoles?
