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An unknown element has an electron configuration ending in $p^4$. How many valence electrons does it possess?
An unknown element has an electron configuration ending in $p^4$. How many valence electrons does it possess?
- 2
- 6 (correct)
- 8
- 4
Which of the following compounds is most likely to exhibit primarily London dispersion forces?
Which of the following compounds is most likely to exhibit primarily London dispersion forces?
- $NaCl$
- $NH_3$
- $H_2O$
- $CH_4$ (correct)
Two molecules have similar molecular weights, but one has a significantly higher melting point. What is the most likely reason for this difference?
Two molecules have similar molecular weights, but one has a significantly higher melting point. What is the most likely reason for this difference?
- The molecule with the higher melting point forms stronger intermolecular forces. (correct)
- The molecule with the higher melting point has weaker London dispersion forces.
- The molecule with the higher melting point is an isomer.
- The molecule with the higher melting point is nonpolar.
Consider the interaction between a potassium cation ($K^+$) and an oxygen anion ($O^{2-}$). What type of force is primarily responsible for their attraction?
Consider the interaction between a potassium cation ($K^+$) and an oxygen anion ($O^{2-}$). What type of force is primarily responsible for their attraction?
Which of the following molecules is nonpolar, despite having polar bonds?
Which of the following molecules is nonpolar, despite having polar bonds?
Flashcards
Valence Electrons
Valence Electrons
The number of valence electrons is determined by the group number (column) of the element in the periodic table. For example, elements in Group 1 have 1 valence electron, Group 2 have 2, and so on.
Molecular Polarity
Molecular Polarity
Polarity arises when there is an unequal sharing of electrons in a bond due to differences in electronegativity between atoms. A molecule is polar if it has polar bonds and the bond dipole moments do not cancel out due to molecular geometry. The greater the electronegativity difference, the more polar the bond.
Intermolecular Forces (IMFs)
Intermolecular Forces (IMFs)
Intermolecular forces (IMFs) are attractive or repulsive forces between molecules. Common IMFs include London dispersion forces (present in all molecules), dipole-dipole forces (present in polar molecules), and hydrogen bonding (occurs when hydrogen is bonded to N, O, or F).
Melting Point and Bonding
Melting Point and Bonding
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Isomers
Isomers
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Study Notes
- Valence electrons determine an atom's chemical properties.
- The number of valence electrons corresponds to the group number for main group elements.
- For example, Group 1 elements have 1 valence electron, Group 2 have 2, Group 16 have 6, and Group 17 have 7.
- Polarity arises from unequal sharing of electrons in a bond.
- Electronegativity differences between bonded atoms determine bond polarity.
- If the electronegativity difference is significant, the bond is polar.
- A molecule is polar if it contains polar bonds arranged asymmetrically.
- Intermolecular forces (IMFs) are attractive forces between molecules.
- IMFs include London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonding.
- London dispersion forces exist in all molecules and result from temporary fluctuations in electron distribution.
- Dipole-dipole interactions occur between polar molecules.
- Hydrogen bonding is a strong IMF between molecules with hydrogen bonded to highly electronegative atoms like oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine.
- Melting point relates to the strength of bonding and IMFs.
- Substances with strong IMFs tend to have higher melting points
- To determine forces between elements, consider their electronegativity and ability to form ions.
- Cations are positively charged ions, and anions are negatively charged ions.
- Electrostatic attractions exist between cations and anions.
- Molecular geometry describes the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
- VSEPR theory predicts molecular geometry based on minimizing electron pair repulsion around a central atom.
- Isomers are molecules with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.
- Isomers can have different physical and chemical properties.
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Understand valence electrons and their role in an atom's chemical properties. Learn about polarity resulting from unequal electron sharing and electronegativity differences. Explore intermolecular forces like London dispersion forces, dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonding.
