Molecular Modeling And Lewis Structures Flashcards
1
Q
What are allotropes?
A
Different structural modifications of an element
2
Q
What characteristics are involved in chemical bonding, molecular structure, and function?
A
Bond strength, atomic orbitals, polarity
3
Q
What is an example of an atom with three valence electrons?
A
Aluminum
4
Q
What is the duet rule?
A
Molecules containing hydrogen. As hydrogen is most stable when sharing two valence electrons.
5
Q
What is a Lewis structure?
A
Shows how valence electrons are arranged among atoms in a molecule.
