Chem Bonding General Flashcards
What is a chemical bond?
A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.
True or False: Ionic bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs.
False
Fill in the blank: In covalent bonding, atoms share ________ to achieve stability.
electrons
What type of bond is formed when one atom donates an electron to another atom?
Ionic bond
Which theory describes the formation of molecular orbitals?
Molecular Orbital Theory
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
C) Formed by transfer of electrons
What is the primary feature of VSEPR theory?
VSEPR theory predicts the geometry of molecules based on repulsion between electron pairs.
True or False: The octet rule states that atoms tend to form bonds to achieve eight electrons in their outer shell.
True
What is the main assumption of Valence Bond Theory?
Valence Bond Theory assumes that covalent bonds are formed when atomic orbitals overlap.
Fill in the blank: In a polar covalent bond, electrons are ________ unequally shared between atoms.
unequally
What determines the polarity of a molecule?
The difference in electronegativity between the bonded atoms and the molecular geometry.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical bond? A) Ionic B) Covalent C) Metallic D) Quantum
D) Quantum
True or False: Metallic bonds allow for the flow of electricity.
True
What is hybridization in chemistry?
Hybridization is the mixing of atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals for bonding.
Fill in the blank: The shape of a molecule can be predicted using ________ theory.
VSEPR