Chapter 9 Vocab

Question 1

Molecular shape, central atom is bonded to two other atoms and at a 105 degrees apart

Answer 1

Bent

Question 2

Formed when a group of atoms gains or loses electrons

Answer 2

Polyatomic Ions

Question 3

3D molecular shape, central atom has three bonds, 107 degrees to each other.

Answer 3

Pyramidal

Question 4

3D molecular shape, central atom has four bonds, 109 degrees to each other

Answer 4

Tetrahedron

Question 5

Molecular Shape, central atom is has three bonds, 120 degrees to each other

Answer 5

Trigonal

Question 6

Molecules will attain the best shape to keep valence electrons as far apart as possible

Answer 6

VSEPR theory

Question 7

Covalent bond in which the electrons are shared unequally between atoms

Answer 7

Polar Bond

Question 8

Covalent molecules that has fractional charges on some or all of its atoms

Answer 8

Polar Covalent Molecules

Question 9

Covalent bonds, electrons are shared equally between the atoms

Answer 9

Purely covalent bonds

Question 10

Covalent molecule that has no fractional charges on any of its atoms

Answer 10

Purely covalent molecules