VSEPR Theory
Elemental Bonding
Polar vs Nonpolar
Chemical Names
Random
100
What is the main subatomic particle that is a part of the VSEPR theory?
Electrons
100
What type of bond is between two metals?
Metallic bonds
100
True or False: Electronegativity differences between atoms determine bond polarity
True
100
The prefix "tri-" in chemical nomenclature stands for the number:
Three
100
Which best describes intramolecular forces?
Forces within a single molecule
200
What determines the shape of the molecule, according to the VSEPR theory?
What is: the repulsion between electron pairs around the central atom
200
Which type of intermolecular force is present in all molecules, whether polar or nonpolar?
London dispersion forces/Van der Waals
200
True or False: In polar covalent bonds, one atom is more electronegative than the other and will pull the electron slightly away from the other atom
True
200
The compound P2O5 is correctly named:
Diphosphorus pentoxide
200
This molecule is polar because of its bent shape and unequal sharing of electrons
Hint: it is a necessary liquid for life
What is water?
300
According to the VSEPR theory, what is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 3 bonding regions and 1 lone pair?
Trigonal pyramidal
300
Which force is responsible for holding water molecules together?
Hydrogen bonds
300
What is the bond called when there is an equal sharing of electrons?
Nonpolar covalent bond
300
What is the correct name for the compound SO2?
Sulfur dioxide
300
These forces act between molecules, including hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole and London dispersion forces
What are intermolecular forces?
400
The main idea of the VSEPR model of molecular building is:
Electron pairs in the valence shell of an atom will arrange themselves to minimize repulsions
400
What type of bond forms between two nonmetals with similar electronegativity?
Nonpolar covalent bond
400
Which factor primarily determines whether a molecule is polar or nonpolar?
Electronegativity difference and molecular shape
400
What is the correct name for the compound Fe2O3?
Iron (III) oxide
400
This law states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction
What is the law of Conservation of Mass?
500
What is the molecular geometry of carbon tetrafluoride?
Tetrahedral
500
What type of bond is present in NaCl (table salt)?
Ionic bonds
500
A nonpolar bond will form between two ____________ atoms of _____________ electronegativity.
identical; equal OR same; same
500
What is the correct name for NH3?
Hint: it is a popular household cleaning product!
Ammonia
500
This particle in an atom has a positive charge and is found in the nucleus
What is a proton?