CHIMISTRY (UNIT 6) Flashcards
Representative particle of an ionic compound-
Formula unit
Representative particle of a covalent substance-
Molecule
Why do atoms bond with other atoms?
Intermolecular forces
Ionic compound forms between-
Metal and nonmetal, or polyatomic ion
What range of electronegativity difference is generally associated with-
Polar covalent bond .4 -1.7
Non-polar covalent < .4
Ionic bond > 1.7
State the octet rule-
Atoms either transfer or share valence electrons until each atom has 8 valence electrons
Which electrons are shown in a Lewis structure?
Valence electrons
Ironically bonded substances are often called-
Salts
Compare ironically bonded compounds to molecular compounds in terms of boiling point, hardness, and their ability to conduct electrical current when melted or dissolved-
Ionic- high melting and boiling points, good conductor
Covalent- low melting and boiling points, poor conductor
Are ionic or molecular substances more likely to be gases at room temperature-
Molecular
What bond is formed when electrons are shared-
Covalent bond
Molecular polarity is determined by-
Lone pairs and the symmetry of the molecule
Every electron needs 8 valence electrons except-
H- 2 valence electrons
Be- 4 valence electrons
B- 6 valence electrons
What is the name of the theory that is used to predict the geometry of molecules-
Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory
What is the definition of the “valence shell electron pair repulsion theory”
Predicts the geometry of the molecule based on bonds and lone pairs
Abbreviation for “valence shell electron pair repulsion theory”
VSEPR
Ionic compounds transfer or share electrons for Lewis structures?
Transfer
Covalent bonds transfer or share electrons for Lewis structures?
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