When naming a binary covalent compound, what determines the prefix for an element in the compound?
The number of different elements in the compound.
The number of atoms of that element in the compound.
The number of valence electrons in the element.
The total number of atoms in the compound.
In hybridization, how do you know how many hybrid orbitals are formed?
It is the same as the number of valence electrons.
It is the same as the total number of atoms in the molecule.
It is the same as the total number of electrons.
It is the same as the number of orbitals that have combined.
If a polyatomic ionic compound has gained two hydrogen ions, such as H2 PO4 -. How does its name begin?
Dihydrogen
Hydrogen (II)
Hydrous
Hydrogen
In larger atoms, why can outer electrons move more freely?
Electrons are in higher energy shells, less tightly held.
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Larger atoms have more electrons, atom less stable
atoms have more protons, which means more electron moves
How many elements of unsaturation does a molecule with this chemical formula have? C5H8
2
3
1
5
Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound?
CO2
O3
Na
NaCl
Why must we consider a molecule's shape when determining its polarity?
The shape reveals more about distribution of charge.
A molecule may have different shapes depending its polarity
Non polar molecules have dipoles that do not cancel out
Symmetrical molecules are always non polar.
How many valence electrons are in a carbon dioxide (CO2) molecule?
12
16
24
8
If a central atom of a molecule only has two electron domains, what is the bond angle associated with the molecule?
90o
109.5o
120o
180o
When drawing Lewis dot structures, what should you do if you run out of electrons before all atoms are satisfied?
Try double or triple bonds.
Add the missing electrons.
Leave it as it is.
Make a resonance structure.
What do you look at in the periodic table to determine the number of valence electrons possessed by an element?
The element's row number.
The element's atomic number.
The element's group number.
The element's atomic mass.
Identify the atom that is likely to have the highest electronegativity.
Non-metal selenium, atomic number 34
Non-metal oxygen, atomic number 8
Metal magnesium, atomic number 12
Metal beryllium, atomic number 4
What happens when both of the orbitals in a molecule are in phase, either both positive or both negative, and the electrons in the bonds are at their lowest energy level?
The atoms don't bond.
The chemicals don't react.
The electrons in the atoms don't share orbitals.
Bonding takes place.
What is an example of a naturally occurring inorganic macromolecule?
Sucrose
Glucose
Diamond
Nucleic Acid
How does an atom try to achieve a complete valence shell?
All answers are correct.
By sharing electrons.
By adding electrons.
By giving away electrons.
Why are metals shiny?
Because they absorb light photons.
Because they have mobile protons.
Because they can be polished to a high gloss.
Because they reflect light photons.
