Question 1

Atoms having equal or nearly equal electronegativities are expected to form

Accepted Answer

A)   no bonds
B)   polar covalent bonds
C)   nonpolar covalent bonds
D)   ionic bonds
E)   covalent bonds

Question 2

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A)   O atom = 0,C atom = 0,and N atom = 0
B)   O atom = 0,C atom = 0,and N atom = -1
C)   O atom = -1,C atom = 0,and N atom = 0
D)   O atom = -1,C atom = -1,and N atom = +1
E)   O atom = +1,C atom = 0,and N atom = -2

Question 3

Which of the following is not a valid resonance structure for N3-?

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Question 4

Which of the following are the correct resonance structures for the formate ion,HCO2-? 2-?   A)  1 and 2 B)  2 and 3 C)  3 and 4 D)  1,3,and 4 E)  2,3,and 4" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   2 and 3
C)   3 and 4
D)   1,3,and 4
E)   2,3,and 4

Question 5

Three nonequivalent Lewis structures for carbonyl sulfide,SCO,are given below.Use the concepts of formal charge and electronegativity to choose the structure that is the best representation.  A  B  C

Accepted Answer

A)   Structure A,because all the formal charges equal 0
B)   Structure B,because all the formal charges equal 0
C)   Structure C,because all the formal charges equal 0.
D)   Structure A,because the negative formal charge resides on the most electronegative atom
E)   Structure C,because the negative formal charge resides on the most electronegative atom

Question 6

The Lewis structure of which of the following molecules violates the octet rule?

Accepted Answer

A)   SF4
B)   NF3
C)   OF2
D)   HF
E)   SiF4

Question 7

How many different molecules have the molecular formula C6H14?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4
E)   5

Question 8

Place the following molecules in order from smallest to largest H−N−H bond angles: NH4+,NH3,and NH2-.

Accepted Answer

A)   NH4+ 3 2-
B)   NH4+ 2- 3
C)   NH2- 3 4+
D)   NH2- 4+ 3
E)   NH3 2- 4+

Question 9

Which of the following pairs of compounds contains ionic bonds?

Accepted Answer

A)   KI and O3
B)   NaF and H2O
C)   PCl5 and HF
D)   Na2SO3 and BH3
E)   RbBr and MgS

Exam 9: Bonding and Molecular Structure

Which of the following pairs of compounds contains ionic bonds?

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Three nonequivalent Lewis structures for carbonyl sulfide,SCO,are given below.Use the concepts of formal charge and electronegativity to choose the structure that is the best representation. A B C

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How many different molecules have the molecular formula C₆H₁₄?

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Which of the following is not a valid resonance structure for N₃^-?

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Place the following molecules in order from smallest to largest H−N−H bond angles: NH₄⁺,NH₃,and NH₂^-.

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One resonance structure for OCN^- ion is drawn below.What is the formal charge on each atom?

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The Lewis structure of which of the following molecules violates the octet rule?

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Atoms having equal or nearly equal electronegativities are expected to form

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Which of the following are the correct resonance structures for the formate ion,HCO₂^-?

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Exam 9: Bonding and Molecular Structure

Which of the following pairs of compounds contains ionic bonds?

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Three nonequivalent Lewis structures for carbonyl sulfide,SCO,are given below.Use the concepts of formal charge and electronegativity to choose the structure that is the best representation. A B C

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How many different molecules have the molecular formula C6H14?

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Which of the following is not a valid resonance structure for N3-?

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Place the following molecules in order from smallest to largest H−N−H bond angles: NH4+,NH3,and NH2-.

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One resonance structure for OCN- ion is drawn below.What is the formal charge on each atom?

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The Lewis structure of which of the following molecules violates the octet rule?

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Atoms having equal or nearly equal electronegativities are expected to form

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Which of the following are the correct resonance structures for the formate ion,HCO2-?

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How many different molecules have the molecular formula C₆H₁₄?

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Which of the following is not a valid resonance structure for N₃^-?

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Place the following molecules in order from smallest to largest H−N−H bond angles: NH₄⁺,NH₃,and NH₂^-.

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One resonance structure for OCN^- ion is drawn below.What is the formal charge on each atom?

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Which of the following are the correct resonance structures for the formate ion,HCO₂^-?

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