What is the main focus of Chapter 3?
Chemical Bonding.
What is ionic bonding?
The electrostatic attraction between positive and negative charged ions.
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Covalent Bonding

What is the main focus of Chapter 3?

Chemical Bonding.

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Ionic Bonding

What is ionic bonding?

The electrostatic attraction between positive and negative charged ions.

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Ionic Bonding

What types of charges are involved in ionic bonding?

Positive and negative charges.

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Ionic Bonding

What creates the electrostatic attraction in ionic bonding?

The presence of positive and negative ions.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What does a dot-and-cross diagram represent in ionic bonding?

The transfer of electrons between atoms.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

In the dot-and-cross diagram of sodium chloride, which atom donates an electron?

Sodium (Na).

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

In the dot-and-cross diagram of sodium chloride, which atom accepts an electron?

Chlorine (Cl).

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What is the resulting ion from sodium after losing an electron?

Sodium ion (Na⁺).

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What is the resulting ion from chlorine after gaining an electron?

Chloride ion (Cl⁻).

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Hydrogen Bonding

Which atoms are commonly involved in hydrogen bonding?

Fluorine (F), Oxygen (O), and Nitrogen (N).

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Molecular Shapes and Bond Angles

Which molecule has a tetrahedral shape?

Methane (CH₄).

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Covalent Bonding

What is the actual molecular structure of aluminium chloride in vapor at sublimation temperature?

Al2Cl6.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What is a polar bond?

A covalent bond with a separation of charge between one end and the other.

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Covalent Bonding

What is the chemical formula for Oxygen?

O2

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What indicates that CCl4 does not have a separation of charge?

The molecule does not have a charge difference between one end and the other.

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Hydrogen Bonding

How does the boiling point of molecules with hydrogen bonds compare to those with permanent dipoles?

Molecules with hydrogen bonds have a higher boiling point than those with permanent dipoles.

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Van der Waals Forces

What type of forces are responsible for the boiling point difference between butane and 2-methylpropane?

Van der Waals forces.

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Co-ordinate (Dative Covalent) Bonding

What type of bond is a co-ordinate bond classified as?

A covalent bond.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What happens to the electrons in a symmetrical molecule?

They can move to one end, reversing the polarity of the molecule.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What does the dot represent in a dot-and-cross diagram?

Electrons from one atom.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What causes CHCl3 to be polar?

There is a separation of charge between one end and the other, creating a slightly positive 'top' and a slightly negative 'bottom'.

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Co-ordinate (Dative Covalent) Bonding

What is a co-ordinate bond?

A covalent bond where both electrons come from the same atom.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What are the boiling points of ethane and fluoromethane?

Ethane has a lower boiling point than fluoromethane.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What is the overall charge distribution in CCl4?

It is overall non-polar with a slightly negative 'top' and 'bottom'.

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Co-ordinate (Dative Covalent) Bonding

What is another name for a co-ordinate bond?

Dative covalent bond.

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Intermolecular Attractions

What are intermolecular attractions?

Attractions between one molecule and a neighboring molecule.

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Electronegativity

Which scale is most commonly used to measure electronegativity?

The Pauling scale.

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Co-ordinate (Dative Covalent) Bonding

What does a co-ordinate bond involve?

A shared pair of electrons.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

How many hydrogen atoms are bonded to the nitrogen atom in ammonia?

Three hydrogen atoms.

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Electronegativity

What trend in electronegativity can be observed in metals compared to nonmetals?

Metals generally have lower electronegativity than nonmetals.

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Covalent Bonding

What is the chemical formula for Hydrogen?

H₂

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Electronegativity

What determines if a molecule is polar or non-polar?

The difference in electronegativity between atoms and the molecular shape.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What charge does magnesium have in MgCl2?

A charge of +2.

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Hydrogen Bonding

What is required for a hydrogen bond to form?

A hydrogen atom bonded to a strongly electronegative atom and another electronegative atom with a lone pair of electrons.

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Electronegativity

What is the electronegativity value assigned to fluorine?

4.0.

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Intermolecular Attractions

What are permanent dipoles?

Molecules with a permanent separation of charge, leading to dipole-dipole interactions.

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Electronegativity

Which elements are considered the least electronegative?

Caesium and francium.

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Electronegativity

Give an example of a molecule with equal electronegativity.

H2 or Cl2.

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Electronegativity

What role does electronegativity play in determining polarity?

Higher electronegativity differences lead to polar bonds, contributing to molecular polarity.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

In the dot-and-cross diagram for ammonia, what do the crosses represent?

Electrons from the nitrogen atom.

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Molecular Shapes and Bond Angles

What is the shape of a molecule with 6 electron pairs?

Octahedral.

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Intermolecular Attractions

What type of molecules experience permanent dipole forces?

Polar molecules.

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Covalent Bonding

Does AlCl3 exist in vapor form at sublimation temperature?

No, it does not exist; only Al2Cl6 does.

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Electronegativity

What is electronegativity?

A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What is the dot-and-cross diagram used for in ionic bonding?

To represent the transfer of electrons between atoms.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What type of molecule is ethane?

Non-polar.

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Van der Waals Forces

What does the movement of electrons in a symmetrical molecule cause?

Rapidly fluctuating temporary dipoles.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

In the dot-and-cross diagram for ammonia, what do the dots represent?

Electrons from the hydrogen atoms.

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Molecular Shapes and Bond Angles

What shape does phosphorus(V) fluoride (PF₅) have?

Trigonal bipyramidal.

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Covalent Bonding

What is the chemical formula for Chlorine?

Cl₂

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Covalent Bonding

What is the chemical formula for Hydrogen Chloride?

HCl

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What is the dot-and-cross diagram used for in magnesium chloride (MgCl2)?

To illustrate ionic bonding between magnesium and chlorine.

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Hydrogen Bonding

What is a hydrogen bond?

An intermolecular force that forms when a hydrogen atom bonded to a strongly electronegative atom interacts with another electronegative atom that has a lone pair of electrons.

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Electronegativity

What is electronegativity?

The tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What is a characteristic of polar molecules?

They have a partial positive charge on one end and a partial negative charge on the other.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What is a characteristic of non-polar molecules?

They have an even distribution of electrical charge.

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Ionic Bonding

How many electrons does oxygen gain to form O²⁻?

Two electrons.

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Van der Waals Forces

What are temporary dipoles also known as?

Van der Waals forces.

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Molecular Shapes and Bond Angles

What shape does water (H₂O) have?

V-shape.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

Is CHCl3 a polar or non-polar molecule?

CHCl3 is a polar molecule.

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Covalent Bonding

What is the chemical formula for Carbon Dioxide?

CO2

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Covalent Bonding

What is a double covalent bond?

A bond where two pairs of electrons are shared between the atoms.

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Intermolecular Attractions

Rank the strength of intermolecular attractions from strongest to weakest.

Hydrogen bond > Permanent dipole > Temporary dipole (Van der Waals forces).

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Hydrogen Bonding

What is the strongest type of intermolecular attraction mentioned?

Hydrogen bond.

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Electronegativity

What occurs when one atom is more electronegative than another?

The more electronegative atom attracts more electron density, becoming slightly negative, while the other atom becomes slightly positive, as in HCl.

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Molecular Shapes and Bond Angles

How can you identify a polar molecule?

By its asymmetrical shape and the presence of polar bonds.

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Covalent Bonding

What is covalent bonding?

Involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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Van der Waals Forces

What contributes to butane having a higher boiling point?

Greater Van der Waals forces.

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Van der Waals Forces

Why are Van der Waals forces stronger in xenon than in neon?

Because xenon has a higher number of electrons, leading to stronger temporary dipole forces.

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Intermolecular Attractions

How do boiling points of polar molecules compare to those with only van der Waals forces?

Polar molecules have higher boiling points.

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Van der Waals Forces

Why do butane molecules have stronger attractions compared to 2-methylpropane?

Butane molecules are longer with bigger temporary dipoles and can lie closer together.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

How many chloride ions are involved in the ionic bonding of magnesium chloride?

Two chloride ions (Cl-).

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Intermolecular Attractions

What is the relationship between permanent dipoles and boiling points?

Molecules with permanent dipoles have higher boiling points than those with only van der Waals forces.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

Why does fluoromethane have a higher boiling point than ethane?

Due to the large permanent dipole on the molecule, as CH3F is polar.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What is the chemical formula for ammonia?

NH3.

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Electronegativity

What happens when two atoms have equal electronegativity?

They have the same tendency to attract the bonding pair of electrons, as seen in H2 or Cl2 molecules.

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Van der Waals Forces

What is a temporary dipole?

A type of intermolecular attraction known as Van der Waals force.

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Molecular Shapes and Bond Angles

What is the shape of a molecule with 2 electron pairs?

Linear.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

In the dot-and-cross diagram for MgCl2, how are the electrons represented?

Dots represent magnesium's electrons, and crosses represent chlorine's electrons.

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Molecular Shapes and Bond Angles

What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecule?

120 degrees.

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Electronegativity

In a bond between two atoms with different electronegativities, which atom becomes slightly negative?

The more electronegative atom (B).

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Electronegativity

What charge does the less electronegative atom (A) acquire in a bond with a more electronegative atom (B)?

Slightly positive.

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Molecular Shapes and Bond Angles

What is the shape of ammonia (NH₃)?

Trigonal pyramidal.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

Is CCl4 a polar or non-polar molecule?

CCl4 is a non-polar molecule.

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Van der Waals Forces

What type of forces are present in noble gases like xenon and neon?

Van der Waals forces or temporary dipole forces.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What keeps molecules close to each other in a polar substance?

The polarities of the molecules.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What happens to the attraction between polar molecules?

It continues to fluctuate in synchronization.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What is an example of a symmetrical molecule?

H2 or Br2.

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Electronegativity

How does electronegativity change across a period in the Periodic Table?

Electronegativity increases from left to right across a period.

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Ionic Bonding

What ions are formed in the ionic bonding of magnesium oxide (MgO)?

Magnesium ions (Mg²⁺) and oxide ions (O²⁻).

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Electronegativity

How does electronegativity change down a group in the Periodic Table?

Electronegativity decreases as you move down a group.

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Ionic Bonding

How many electrons does magnesium lose to form Mg²⁺?

Two electrons.

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Van der Waals Forces

What is the result of the constant movement of electrons in a molecule?

It leads to electrical distortion and temporary dipoles.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

In the dot-and-cross diagram for MgO, how are the electrons represented?

Dots represent magnesium's electrons, and crosses represent oxygen's electrons.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What is the dot-and-cross diagram used for in calcium fluoride (CaF2)?

To illustrate the ionic bonding between calcium and fluoride ions.

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

Why is the attraction between polar molecules always maintained?

Due to the continuous fluctuation in their polarities.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What type of bonding is present in ammonia?

Covalent bonding.

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Van der Waals Forces

What type of intermolecular force is weaker than a permanent dipole?

Temporary dipole (Van der Waals forces).

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Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

What type of molecule is fluoromethane?

Polar.

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Electronegativity

Which element has the highest electronegativity?

Fluorine.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What does the cross represent in a dot-and-cross diagram?

Electrons from another atom.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What shape does the ammonia molecule have?

Trigonal pyramidal.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What ions are formed in the ionic bonding of calcium fluoride?

Calcium ions (Ca²⁺) and fluoride ions (F⁻).

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What charge do the chloride ions have in magnesium chloride?

A charge of -1.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

How many fluoride ions are needed to bond with one calcium ion in CaF2?

Two fluoride ions.

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Hydrogen Bonding

What is hydrogen bonding?

A strong type of intermolecular attraction that occurs between molecules containing hydrogen bonded to highly electronegative atoms.

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Electronegativity

What is the electronegativity value for caesium and francium?

0.7.

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Molecular Shapes and Bond Angles

What type of repulsion is greatest among electron pairs?

Lone pair - lone pair.

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Molecular Shapes and Bond Angles

Which type of repulsion is the least?

Bond pair - bond pair.

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Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

What type of bond is formed between sodium and chloride in sodium chloride?

Ionic bond.

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