A positively charged ion results from _________ electrons.

A positively charged ion results from _________ electrons.  A. losing B. gaining C. sharing D. destroying Answer: A. losi...

A _______ is a mutual electrical attraction between the nuclei and valence electrons of different atoms that binds the atoms together.

A _______ is a mutual electrical attraction between the nuclei and valence electrons of different atoms that binds the atoms together.  A. chemical...

When two or more valid Lewis structures can be drawn for a molecule we get what is called __________.

When two or more valid Lewis structures can be drawn for a molecule we get what is called __________.  A. confused B. covalent C. balanced D....

Hydrogen bonding can occur when hydrogen is covalently bonded to a highly ___________ atom.

Hydrogen bonding can occur when hydrogen is covalently bonded to a highly ___________ atom. A. electronegative B. stable C. ionized D. unstable Answer: A....

London dispersion forces are the result of the movement of __________.

London dispersion forces are the result of the movement of __________.  A. protons B. neutrons C. electrons D. ions Answer: C. elect...

When one atom has a higher electronegativity than the other a __________ covalent bond will result.

When one atom has a higher electronegativity than the other a __________ covalent bond will result.  A. polar B. metallic C. nonpolar D. dipole Answer: A....

Electrons are shared equally in ________ covalent bonds.

Electrons are shared equally in ________ covalent bonds.  A. polar B. metallic C. nonpolar D. dipole Answer: C. nonpol...

A charged group of covalently bonded atoms is called a ___________.

A charged group of covalently bonded atoms is called a ___________.  A. polyatomic ion B. ionic covalent molecule C. polar ion D. alloy Answer: A....

A ___________ is created by equal but opposite charges that are separated by short distance.

A ___________ is created by equal but opposite charges that are separated by short distance.  A. dipole B. coordinate C. longitudinal force D....

A __________ is a neutral group of atoms held together by covalent bonds.

A __________ is a neutral group of atoms held together by covalent bonds.  A. mixture B. ion C. alloy D. molecule Answer: D. molecu...

A _________ bond joins atoms together by sharing electrons.

A _________ bond joins atoms together by sharing electrons. A. ionic B. metallic C. covalent D. mixture Answer: C. covale...

The strength of metallic bonds is given by ____________.

The strength of metallic bonds is given by ____________.  A. bond breaking energy B. bond dissociation energy C. covalent energy D. enthalpy...

Valence electrons in metal atoms can be modeled as

Valence electrons in metal atoms can be modeled as  A. a sea of electrons B. columns of electrons c. a kiddy pool of electrons D. various groups...

Ionic compounds are electrically

Ionic compounds are electrically  A. positive B. neutral C. negative D. either positive or negative Answer: B. neutr...

Whether a bond will be ionic or covalent depends on the difference in __________ of the atoms involved.

Whether a bond will be ionic or covalent depends on the difference in __________ of the atoms involved.  A. Ionization energy B. electronegativity C....

Negatively charged ions are called

Negatively charged ions are called  A. cations B. anions C. negions D. minusions Answer: B. anio...

Explain why hydrogen bonds are stronger than most dipole-dipole forces.

Explain why hydrogen bonds are stronger than most dipole-dipole forces. Answer: A hydrogen bond involves a large difference in electronegativity...

Why are dispersion forces weaker than dipole-dipole forces?

Why are dispersion forces weaker than dipole-dipole forces? Answer: Dispersion forces are between temporary dipoles (nonpolar molecules). dipole-dipole...

Explain the difference between a temporary dipole and a permanent dipole.

Explain the difference between a temporary dipole and a permanent dipole. Answer: A temporary dipole forms when one molecule is close to another...

Compare the location of bonding electrons in a polar covalent bond with those in a nonpolar covalent bond.

Compare the location of bonding electrons in a polar covalent bond with those in a nonpolar covalent bond. Answer: electrons in a polar bond...

Explain the difference between non polar molecules and polar molecules.

Explain the difference between non polar molecules and polar molecules. Answer: a nonpolar molecule has a symmetric distribution of charge while...

Describe electronegativity trends in the periodic table.

Describe electronegativity trends in the periodic table. Answer: it increases left to right in a period and decreases top to bottom in a gr...

What must you know in order to draw the Lewis structure for a molecule?

What must you know in order to draw the Lewis structure for a molecule? Answer: The number valence electrons each atom contributes to the m...

Explain the difference between sulfur hexafluoride and disulfur tetrafluoride.

Explain the difference between sulfur hexafluoride and disulfur tetrafluoride. Answer: sulfur hexafluoride has one sulfur bonded to 6 fluorines....

Explain how molecular compounds are named.

Explain how molecular compounds are named. Answer: Prefixes used to show how many of each atom are in the molecule, ending of second element...

Describe the forces, both attractive and repulsive, that occur as two atoms move closer together.

Describe the forces, both attractive and repulsive, that occur as two atoms move closer together. Answer: as the atoms approach, the net force...

Describe the bonding in molecules.

Describe the bonding in molecules. Answer: atoms share electrons within a molecule, creating covalent bond...

Describe the formation of a covalent bond.

Describe the formation of a covalent bond. Answer: The nucleus of an atom attracts the electrons of another atom and they share one or more...

What is the octet rule, and how is it used in covalent bonding?

What is the octet rule, and how is it used in covalent bonding? Answer: Atoms will share electrons (bond) to achieve a full valence shell with...