Chem Bonding General Flashcards

1
Q

What is a chemical bond?

A

A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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2
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True or False: Ionic bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: In covalent bonding, atoms share ________ to achieve stability.

A

electrons

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4
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What type of bond is formed when one atom donates an electron to another atom?

A

Ionic bond

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5
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Which theory describes the formation of molecular orbitals?

A

Molecular Orbital Theory

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6
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of ionic compounds? A) Low melting point B) High conductivity in solid state C) Formed by transfer of electrons D) All of the above

A

C) Formed by transfer of electrons

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7
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What is the primary feature of VSEPR theory?

A

VSEPR theory predicts the geometry of molecules based on repulsion between electron pairs.

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8
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True or False: The octet rule states that atoms tend to form bonds to achieve eight electrons in their outer shell.

A

True

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9
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What is the main assumption of Valence Bond Theory?

A

Valence Bond Theory assumes that covalent bonds are formed when atomic orbitals overlap.

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10
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Fill in the blank: In a polar covalent bond, electrons are ________ unequally shared between atoms.

A

unequally

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11
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What determines the polarity of a molecule?

A

The difference in electronegativity between the bonded atoms and the molecular geometry.

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12
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical bond? A) Ionic B) Covalent C) Metallic D) Quantum

A

D) Quantum

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13
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True or False: Metallic bonds allow for the flow of electricity.

A

True

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14
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What is hybridization in chemistry?

A

Hybridization is the mixing of atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals for bonding.

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15
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Fill in the blank: The shape of a molecule can be predicted using ________ theory.

A

VSEPR

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16
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What is the significance of resonance structures?

A

Resonance structures illustrate the delocalization of electrons in a molecule.

17
Q

Multiple Choice: Which bond type has the highest electronegativity difference? A) Nonpolar covalent B) Polar covalent C) Ionic D) All are equal

A

C) Ionic

18
Q

What is a sigma bond?

A

A sigma bond is a type of covalent bond formed by the head-on overlap of atomic orbitals.

19
Q

True or False: A pi bond can exist independently of a sigma bond.

A

False

20
Q

What is the role of electronegativity in chemical bonding?

A

Electronegativity determines how electrons are shared or transferred between atoms.

21
Q

Fill in the blank: A molecule with a symmetrical shape is likely to be ________.

A

nonpolar

22
Q

What is the primary factor influencing the strength of a bond?

A

The type of bond and the electronegativity of the atoms involved.

23
Q

Multiple Choice: Which type of bond typically has the lowest melting point? A) Ionic B) Covalent C) Metallic D) Hydrogen

A

B) Covalent

24
Q

What is the main characteristic of a hydrogen bond?

A

A hydrogen bond is a weak attraction between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom.

25
Q

True or False: All molecules with polar bonds are polar molecules.

A

False