shapes of molecules and intermolecular forces chp 6 Flashcards

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what is electron-pair repulsion theory used for

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The electron-pair repulsion theory is a model used in chemistry for explaining and predicting the shapes of molecules and polyatomic ions

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what are the main ideas behind electron-pair repulsion theory

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  • number of electron pairs arround central atom determine shape of molecule
  • electron pairs repel eachother as far away as possible
  • static shape of molecule is where repulsion between pairs is minimised
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when drawing a molecule is 3D what does a solid line represent

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represents a bond in the plane of the paper

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when drawing a molecule in 3D what does a dotted wedge represent

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represents a bond going into the plane of the paper

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When drawing a molecule in 3D what does a solid wedge represent

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it represents a bond coming out of the plane of the paper

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why do lone pairs have a stronger repulsive force than bonded pairs

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A lone pair of electrons is slightly closer to the central atom, and occupies more space than a bonded pair. This results in lone pairs repelling more strongly.

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what is the trend in repulsion between pairs of different kinds

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what is the shapes table

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bonded pairs on left, lone pairs on right side

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9
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what actually is the bond angle

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the angle between the bonded pair of electrons

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what are some examples of ions with a trigonal planar strcuture

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what is an example of an ion that has a tetrahedral structure

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what is electronegativity

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electronegativity is a measure of an atoms ability to attract electron towards it in a covalent bond

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on what scale is the electronegativity measured

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the pauling scale

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what is the trend in electronegativity across the periodic table

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increases up and across the peridoic table

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if the pauling value is high does that mean the element is highly electronegative or barly electronegative

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it means its highly electronegative

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what are the most electronegative elements

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  • nitrogen
  • oxygen
  • fluroine
  • chlorine
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what are the least electronegative elements

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  • group 1 metals
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what differences do there need to be in the pauling value of atoms for different types of bonding to occur

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how are electrons shared in a non-polar bond

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in a non-polar, the bonded electron pair is shared equally between the bonded atoms

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20
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when will a bond be non-polar

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-if the bonded atoms are the same
-the bonded atoms have the same or similar electronegativity

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what is a pure covalent bond

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a covalent bond that forms between two atoms of the same element and so the electrons are shared between the atoms equally.

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what is a polar bond

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  • bonded electron pair is shared unequally between bonded atoms
  • polar when pauling values differing by 0.4
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what is a dipole

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  • a charge separation due to uneven electron sharing in a covalent bond,
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what are the characteristics of a dipole on a non-polar molecule

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  • a dipole on a non-polar molecule will be an induced dipole brought about my nucleo/electrophiles
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how can multiple permenant dipoles within a molecule effect the overall features of the molecule

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  • if acting in opposite directions can cancel out
  • may reinforce one another producing larger dipole
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what are intermolecular forces

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  • weak interactions between dipoles of different molecules
27
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what are the 3 main categories of intermolecular forces

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  • induced dipole-dipole intertactions (london forces)
  • permanent dipole-dipole interactions
  • hydrogen bonding
28
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what are characteristics that intermolecular forces are largely responsible for

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responsible for physical properties such as melting and boiling points, whereas covalent bonds determine the identity and chemical reactions of molecules

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what is the trend in intermolecular force strength within the 3 main categories

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30
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what are london forces

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London forces are weak intermolecular forces that exist between all molecules, wether polar or non-polar, They act between induced dipoles in different molecules.

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How are induced dipoles formed

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-movement of electrons produces a changing dipole in a molecule
-at any instant, an instantaneous dipole will exist, but its position is constantly shifting
-The instantaneous dipole induces a dipole on a neighbouring molecule
-The induced dipole induces further dipoles on neighbouring molecules, which then attract one another

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what determines the strength of an induced dipole

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the number of electrons in the molecule

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what do more electrons in a molecule mean for the induced dipole

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the more the electrons in each molecule:
-the larger the instantaneous and induced dipoles
-the greater the induced dipole-dipole interactions
-the stronger the attractive forces between molecules

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How does the number of electrons and therefore the characteristics of the induced dipole within a molecules affect the boiling point of the molecule

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-larger numbers of electrons mean larger induced dipoles
-more energy is then needed to overcome the intermolecular forces, increasing the boiling point

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what is a simple molecular substance

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A simple molecular substance is made up of simple molecules (small units containing a definite number of atoms with a definite formula).

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what is the structure of simple molecular substances when in a solid state

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simple molecules form a regular structure called a simple molecular lattice

37
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what are the features of a simple molecular covlanet lattice

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low melting and boling point with varying solubility depending on the polarity

38
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what explains the low melting and boiling point in a simple molecular substance

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  • Intermolecular forces: Weak forces (van der Waals, dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonding) between molecules
  • Molecular size: Smaller molecules experience weaker london forces
  • Polarity: Nonpolar molecules have lower melting and boiling points compared to polar molecules due to weaker intermolecular forces.
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what occurs when a simple molecular substance is melted

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only the weak intermolecular forces break, the covalent bonds are strong and do not break

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what is the solubility of non-polar simple molecular substances in non-polar solvents

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  • compounds are soluble
  • interactions between solvent and compound which causes compound to dissolve
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what is the solubility of non-polar simple molecular substances in polar solvents

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  • they are insoluble
    ^intermolecular bonding within polar solvent is too strong to be broken
    ^little interaction between substances
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what is the solubility of polar simple molecular substances

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-Polar covalent substances may dissolve in polar solvents as the polar solute molecules and the polar solvent molecules can attract each other(process is similar to dissolving ionic compounds).

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what determins the solubility of polar simple molecular substances

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the solubility depends on the strength of the dipole of each atom of each element within the polar simple molecular substances.

44
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Can a substances dissolve in both polar and non-polar solvents

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compounds containing both polar and non-polar parts in their structure such as ethanol can dissolve in both polar and non-polar solvents

45
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Are simple molecular compounds electrically conductive

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  • no charge carriers so no matter if solid, molten or aqeous will not conduct electricity

covalent bonding

46
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what is a Hydrogen bond

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a hydrogen bond is a special type of permanent dipole-dipole interaction found between molecules containing:

-an electronegative atom with a lone pair of electrons
-a hydrogen atom attached to an electronegative atom

47
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Are hydrogen bonds strong or weak

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strong, they are the strongest type of intermolecular attractions

48
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How does hydrogen bonding affect the density of solid water

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  • Hydrogen bonds hold water molecules apart in an open lattice structure
  • the water molecules in ice are further apart than in water
  • solid ice is less dense than liquid water floats
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How does hydrogen bonding affect the melting and boiling points of water

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  • it increases the boiling/melting point
    ^high quantity energy needed to melt/boil water than if just had london forces