Bond Types
What are the three bonding types?
Ionic, Covalent Polar, and Covalent Non-Polar
What rule must be followed in writing Lewis Structures?
the Octet Rule
What are the types of molecular geometry?
linear, bent, trigonal planar, trigonal pyramidal, tetrahedral, trig. bipyr., seesaw, t-shaped, octahedral, squ. planar, squ. pyr.
What does the Octet Rule state?
That chemical compounds tend to form so that each atom has an octet or 8 valence electrons
What type of bond is H2O?
covalent polar
How many total valence electrons of in NH4+?
8
What is the molecular geometry for CO2?
linear
Define electronegativity.
The tendency for atoms to attract electrons to form chemical compounds
What type of bond is MgO?
ionic bond
How many valence electrons are there in total in SO2?
18
What is the molecular geometry for H2O?
bent
Define an ionic bond.
An ionic bond is a bond between non-metal and metal elements
What type of bond is I2?
covalent non polar bond
How many total valence electrons are there in BF3?
24
What is the molecular geometry for BF3?
trigonal planar
Define a polar bond.
An unequal bond between two nonmetal elements
What type of bond is OCl2?
polar
What is special about SO2?
S contains more than 8 valence e- in SO2
What is the molecular geometry for CH4?
tetrahedral
Define molecular geometry.
The 3D arrangement of atoms to form a molecule