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What is the term used to describe a group of atoms that exist together as one species having characteristic properties?
What is the term used to describe a group of atoms that exist together as one species having characteristic properties?
- Atom
- Molecule (correct)
- Compound
- Element
Which theory can be used to predict the geometry of simple molecules?
Which theory can be used to predict the geometry of simple molecules?
- Molecular orbital theory
- Hybridization theory
- Octet rule
- VSEPR theory (correct)
What approach explains the formation of covalent bonds by overlapping atomic orbitals?
What approach explains the formation of covalent bonds by overlapping atomic orbitals?
- Valence bond approach (correct)
- Kössel-Lewis approach
- VSEPR theory
- Hybridization approach
What type of bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms?
What type of bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms?
Which theory explains the concept of hydrogen bond?
Which theory explains the concept of hydrogen bond?
Which type of hybridization involves s, p, and d orbitals?
Which type of hybridization involves s, p, and d orbitals?
According to the Kössel-Lewis approach, how many electrons can the outer shell of an atom accommodate?
According to the Kössel-Lewis approach, how many electrons can the outer shell of an atom accommodate?
What did Lewis postulate about the achievement of a stable octet by atoms?
What did Lewis postulate about the achievement of a stable octet by atoms?
What did Kössel and Lewis base their explanation of valence on?
What did Kössel and Lewis base their explanation of valence on?
What is the role of the 'kernel' according to Lewis's model of the atom?
What is the role of the 'kernel' according to Lewis's model of the atom?
How do atoms achieve a stable outer octet of electrons according to Lewis's model?
How do atoms achieve a stable outer octet of electrons according to Lewis's model?
What happens in the case of sodium and chlorine according to Lewis's model?
What happens in the case of sodium and chlorine according to Lewis's model?
In Lewis's model, how is a chemical bond formed in molecules like Cl2, H2, F2, etc.?
In Lewis's model, how is a chemical bond formed in molecules like Cl2, H2, F2, etc.?
What do Lewis symbols represent in the formation of a molecule?
What do Lewis symbols represent in the formation of a molecule?
What is the main purpose of chemical bonding according to the text?
What is the main purpose of chemical bonding according to the text?
What does every system tend to be according to the text?
What does every system tend to be according to the text?
