Bonding and Chemical Reactions

Question 1

Five characteristics of Ionic Bonds

Answer 1

High melting and boiling points
Dissolve readily in aqueous/polar solvents
Good conductors of electricity in aq. state
Form repeating (+|-) ion crystalline lattice
Attractive forces maximized; Repulsive forces minimized

Question 2

Octet Rule

Answer 2

An atom tends to bond with other atoms so that it has 8 electrons in its outermost shell, thereby forming a stable electron configuration similar to that of the noble gases.

Question 3

Octet Rule Exceptions

Answer 3

Incomplete Octet
Expanded Octet
Odd Number of Electrons

Question 4

Abiding Octet Atoms

Answer 4

C, N, O, F, Na, Mg

Question 5

Seven Diatomic Molecules

Answer 5

H2, N2, O2, F2, Cl2, Br2, I2