Ionic bonds form between
metals and nonmetals
covalent bonds form between
nonmetals
This is the strongest bonding type
ionic bond
Individual lewis structures represent
valence electrons of an atom
What is the formula for SF6?
Sulfur Hexafluoride
what is the zero charge rule
all charges within an ionic compound must add up to zero
Atoms in a covalent bond fulfill their octets by...
sharing electrons
how can you tell if a molecule is polar or nonpolar from the lewis dot structure
asymmetrical (polar) or symmetrical (nonpolar)
formal charge should add up to...
the overall charge of the compound
nonpolar compounds contain
an even distribution of electrons
Roman numerals represent...
the charge of the cation (transition metal)
bond polarity describes...
the distribution of electrons within a compound
this bond type MAY be conductive in water
polar covalent
What is the ideal distribution of formal charge on an atom if you cannot have all be 0?
center atom is 0, then as many as possible
Name HNO3
Nitric Acid
Polyatomic ions with the suffix -ate contain
more oxygen than the polyatomic ion with an -ite suffix
draw the lewis dot structure for phosphate
see the board :))
a compound that has a melting point of 2755K, soluble in water, and conductive in water is likely a(n)...
ionic compound
Which atoms can expand their octets
3rd period and below, specifically P, S, Cl
iron (III) hypochlorite
The transition metals with fixed charges are.. (include charges)
Cd2+, Zn2+, Ag+
draw the lewis dot structure for HCN
see the board :)))
a compound that has a 341K melting point and isn't soluble in water is likely a(n)...
NONPOLAR COMPOUND!!!
Draw the Lewis Structure for sulfate
see board
What is the technical phrase for the cause of bond polarity?
difference in electronegativity