Inv. 3 Exp. 3 Covalent Bonding Flashcard

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What is the Octet Rule?

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The Octet Rule is the principle that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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Is Cu(NO3)2 an ionic or covalent compound?

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Ionic

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What type of compound is characterized by a low boiling point?

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Covalent

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What is the Lewis Dot Structure for ammonia (NH3)?

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The Lewis Dot Structure for NH3 shows nitrogen (N) in the center with three hydrogen (H) atoms bonded to it, and a lone pair of electrons on nitrogen.

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Is Cl2 an ionic or covalent compound?

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Covalent

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared unequally between the two atoms, resulting in a molecule with a slight electrical dipole moment.

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What is resonance in chemistry?

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Resonance is a concept used to describe the delocalization of electrons in molecules where the bonding cannot be expressed by a single Lewis structure.