Covalent Bonding Test Review

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How many bonds does carbon need to create to satisfy the octet rule?

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4

Front

Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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Blue

Front

What is the correct molecular structure for carbon dioxide (CO2)?

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Linear structure with two double bonds between carbon and each oxygen.

Front

What does electronegativity refer to in a covalent bond?

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An atom's ability to attract shared electrons.

Front

What is the correct formula for ammonia?

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NH₃

Front

What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to form bonds in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms?

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Covalent bond.

Front

What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?

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Polar covalent bonds have unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds have equal sharing.

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What is the significance of the electronegativity difference in determining bond type?

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A large difference indicates an ionic bond, while a small difference indicates a covalent bond.

Front

What is the molecular geometry of methane (CH₄)?

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Tetrahedral.