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