What type of bonding would be expected between these atoms: Hydrogen and Fluorine
Ionic bonding
100
In a polyatomic ion, the algebraic sum of the oxidation numbers of all atoms is equal to _____.
the charge of the ion
100
To balance a chemical equation, it is permissible to adjust the ____________.
coefficients
100
If a chemist claculates the maximum amount of product that could be obtained in a chemical reaction, he or she is calculating the _____________.
theoretical yield
100
Define covalent bonding
Bonding resulting from the sharing of electron pairs between two atoms.
200
State the octet rule
Chemical compound tend to form so that each atom, by gaining, losing, or sharing electrons, has an octet of electrons in its highest occupied energy levels (or something to that effect).
200
What is the formula for silicon dioxide?
SiO2
200
In a reaction, the ions of 2 compounds exchange places in aqueous solution to form 2 new compounds. This reaction is called a ___________________.
double-replacement reaction.
200
For the following reaction, what are all possible mole ratios?
2HgO --> 2Hg + O2