Chapter 5 - Molecular Geometry and Polarity

Question 1

This is the outermost electron-occupied shell of an atom

Answer 1

Valence shell

Question 2

Electron pairs will repel each other such that the shape of the molecule will adjust so that the valence electron-pairs stay as far apart from each other as possible

Answer 2

Valence-shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR)

Question 3

This is defined as the ability of an atom to attract electrons when the atoms are in a compound.

Answer 3

Electronegativity

Question 4

A covalent bond in which the bonding electrons are shared equally between the two atoms

Answer 4

Nonpolar covalent bond

Question 5

A covalent bond in which atoms have an unequal attraction for electrons and so the sharing is unequal

Answer 5

Polar covalent bond

Question 6

A molecule in which one need of the molecule is slightly positive, while the other end s slightly negative.

Answer 6

Polar molecule