Polarity/Hybridization Flashcards
1
Q
If a molecule has the same terminal atoms and no lone pairs on the central atom
A
Nonpolar
2
Q
If a molecule has different terminal atoms
A
Polar
3
Q
If a molecule has lone pairs on its central
A
Probably polar
4
Q
Bond dipole arrows drawn towards…
A
The most electronegative element
5
Q
Sigma Bonds
A
1 for each single, double, and triple bonds
6
Q
Pi Bonds
A
1 for double bonds, 2 for triple bonds
7
Q
Tetrahedral hybridization
A
Sp3
8
Q
Trigonal Planar (n=3) hybridization
A
Sp2
9
Q
Linear (n=2) hybridization
A
Sp
10
Q
Trigonal Bipyramidal (n=5) hybridization
A
Sp3d
