Covalent bonds
Naming Covalent Bonds
Lewis Diagrams
Molecular shape
Razzle Dazzle
100

In a covalent compound, electrons are _______ rather than transferred. 

Shared

100

Prefix meaning "two" 

di-

100

The dots around an element in a Lewis structure represent what? 

That element's valence electrons

100

This theory states that electron pairs in the valence shell stay as far away from each other as possible due to their repulsion of each other. 

VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) Theory

100

Which one is cake? 

Far left (our left) 

200

Stronger bonds in a covalent compound typically have longer or shorter bond lengths? 

Shorter

200
What is incorrect about the naming of the molecule NO: 

mononitrogen monoxide 

Do not need "mono" in front of the first element if there's only one 

200
The central atom in a Lewis structure can have "expanded octets" (More than 8 valence electrons) as long as it is located in row ____ or beyond. 

3

200

The shape of a molecule determines what about it? 

Function/Physical and chemical properties 

200
What was the word Colt invented, that has a meaning similar to getting "crushed" in a game?

Squisherated

300

What are the two types of covalent bonds? 

Polar/Non-Polar

300

Name this compound: H2O2

Dihydrogen dioxide 

300
List two elements that can form triple bonds

Nitrogen, Carbon

300

What shape does a molecule with 6 Electron Dense Areas and 4 lone pairs of electrons have? 

Linear 

300

How many Hydrogens are there in the following formula?: 

(C2H6)3

18

400

Covalent bonds tend to form between what types of elements? 

Nonmetals 

400

Name this compound: CO

Carbon monoxide 

400
What does the positive charge on a polyatomic ion tell us about the number of "dots" you will include in the Lewis Structure? 
There will be less dots than normal 
400

What shape does this molecule have: 

"T-Shaped"

400

Asked for a "boiled egg maker" for Christmas

Cameron

500

A molecule in which one end has a partial negative charge and the other end has a partial positive charge is called a: 

Dipole 

500

Write the chemical formula for the following compound: 

Dichlorine pentoxide 

Cl2O5

500

If Carbon isn't present in the molecule, how do you determine which element goes in the middle of your diagram?

Whichever element has the lowest electronegativity 

500

What shape does this molecule have?


Trigonal Planar

500

Which is the only King in a deck of cards without a mustache? 

King of Hearts

600

Why do electrons tend to gravitate towards the oxygen end of a water molecule? 

Oxygen has higher electronegativity

600

Name this compound: 

Mg3N2

Magnesium Nitride (it's an ionic compound)

600

Race: the quickest person to draw the Lewis structure for this ion gets the points:

NH4 +

(see board)

600

What shape will the molecule carbon tetrachloride have? 

Tetrahedral

600

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Kaige