Bonding & Nomenclature Flashcards
A single covalent bond consists of how many SHARED electrons?
Consists of 2 shared electrons
What are the electrons in the outermost shell called?
Valence Electrons
Octet Rule
Most atoms want 8 electrons in their outermost shell.
What are two ways an atom can get the same configuration as a noble gas?
By gaining or losing electrons.
Covalent bonding
Atoms share electrons
What kind of shape will molecules with 5 atoms have?
Tetrahedral
VSEPR theory stands for what?
Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory.
Crystals
very large structures consisting - and + ions.
What charge does losing electrons give an atom?
Positive charge
In what state will ionic compounds NOT conduct an electric current in?
The solid State.
Metals are ________ meaning they can be hammered into different shapes.
Malleable
Molecules with a trigonal bipyramid shape have a total of how many atoms?
Has a total of 6 atoms
What’s the difference between Trigonal Planar and pyramid shapes?
pyramid shape has an unshared pair of electrons on the central atom.
What are the two types of bonding?
Covalent and Ionic
What degree does Tetrahedral have?
109.5°
What degree does trigonal Bipyramidal have?
120° and 90°
How many degrees does a trigonal planar have?
120°
How many degrees does a bent shape have?
104.9 degrees
On the right side of the staircase
Non metals
On the left side of the stair case
metals