Question 1

________ of atoms interact to form compounds.

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The answer of ________ of atoms interact to form compounds....

Question 2

Identify the correct equation to calculate the formal charge on an atom.

Accepted Answer

A)   formal charge = valence electrons - lone pair electrons
B)   formal charge = valence electrons - associated electrons
C)   formal charge = valence electrons - bonding electrons
D)   formal charge = bonding electrons + lone pair electrons
E)   formal charge = valence electrons - bonding electrons + lone pair electronsF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 3

In the best Lewis structure for the fulminate ion, CNO-, what is the formal charge on the central nitrogen atom?

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A)   +2
B)   +1
C)   0
D)   -1
E)   -2F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

How many single bonds are bonded to sulfur in SF6?

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A)   2
B)   4
C)   6
D)   7
E)   8F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

When an alkali metal combines with a nonmetal, a covalent bond is normally formed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Lewis dot symbol consists of the symbol for the element surrounded by dot(s) . What does the symbol represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Electron configuration
B)   Valence electrons
C)   Atomic number
D)   Atomic mass
E)   Nucleus and core electronsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is a covalent compound?

Accepted Answer

A)   Na2O
B)   CaCl2
C)   Cl2O
D)   CsCl
E)   Al2O3F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Based on ionic radii and charges, which of the following solids would have the greatest lattice energy?

Accepted Answer

A)   SrO
B)   CsI
C)   MgCl2
D)   KF
E)   NaFF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Select the element whose Lewis symbol is correct.

Accepted Answer

A)   •Ga•
B)   
C)   Al•
D)   E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The Lewis dot symbol consists of the symbol for the element surrounded by dot(s) . What does the symbol represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Electron configuration
B)   Valence electrons
C)   Atomic number
D)   Atomic mass
E)   Nucleus and core electronsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

How many dots does the Lewis dot symbol for argon have around it?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   4
D)   10
E)   8F) A) and D)
G) A) and E) E

Question 12

What is wrong with this Lewis structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   There are too many electrons.
B)   There are too few electrons.
C)   The O atom does not have an octet.
D)   The C atom does not have an octet.
E)   There is nothing wrong with this Lewis structure.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

The number of dots in the Lewis dot symbol for a main group element is the same as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of dots in the Lewis...

Question 14

What formal charge resides on the carbon of CO32-?

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   +1
C)   +2
D)   +3
E)   +4F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Describe, with appropriate explanations, the key factors which affect the magnitude of the lattice energy of an ionic substance.

Accepted Answer

By Coulomb's law, the energy of two elec...

Question 16

Which of the following represents the most polar bond?

Accepted Answer

A)   B-C
B)   S-O
C)   C-O
D)   B-O
E)   C-CF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 17

The Lewis dot symbol for the S2- ion is

Accepted Answer

A)   2- ion is 
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B)     
C)   S2- 
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D)   2- ion is 
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G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of these substances will display an incomplete octet in its Lewis structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   CO2
B)   Cl2
C)   ICl
D)   NO
E)   SO2F) C) and E)
G) C) and D) D

Question 19

The total number of bonding electrons in a molecule of formaldehyde (H2CO)  is

Accepted Answer

A)   3.
B)   4.
C)   6.
D)   8.
E)   18.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Which response includes all the molecules below that have a central atom that does not follow the octet rule? (1)  H2S, (2)  BCl3, (3)  PH3, (4)  SF4

Accepted Answer

A)   (2)  and (4) 
B)   (2)  and (3) 
C)   (1)  and (2) 
D)   (3)  and (4) 
E)   (1)  and (4) F) None of the above
G) B) and D) A

Exam 8: Chemical Bonding I: Basic Concepts

________ of atoms interact to form compounds.

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Identify the correct equation to calculate the formal charge on an atom.

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In the best Lewis structure for the fulminate ion, CNO-, what is the formal charge on the central nitrogen atom?

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How many single bonds are bonded to sulfur in SF6?

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When an alkali metal combines with a nonmetal, a covalent bond is normally formed.

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The Lewis dot symbol consists of the symbol for the element surrounded by dot(s) . What does the symbol represent?

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Which of the following is a covalent compound?

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Based on ionic radii and charges, which of the following solids would have the greatest lattice energy?

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Select the element whose Lewis symbol is correct.

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The Lewis dot symbol consists of the symbol for the element surrounded by dot(s) . What does the symbol represent?

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How many dots does the Lewis dot symbol for argon have around it?

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What is wrong with this Lewis structure?

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The number of dots in the Lewis dot symbol for a main group element is the same as the ________.

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What formal charge resides on the carbon of CO32-?

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Describe, with appropriate explanations, the key factors which affect the magnitude of the lattice energy of an ionic substance.

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Which of the following represents the most polar bond?

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The Lewis dot symbol for the S2- ion is

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Which of these substances will display an incomplete octet in its Lewis structure?

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The total number of bonding electrons in a molecule of formaldehyde (H2CO) is

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Which response includes all the molecules below that have a central atom that does not follow the octet rule? (1) H2S, (2) BCl3, (3) PH3, (4) SF4

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In the best Lewis structure for the fulminate ion, CNO^-, what is the formal charge on the central nitrogen atom?

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How many single bonds are bonded to sulfur in SF₆?

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What formal charge resides on the carbon of CO₃^2-?

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