11 Unit 4 Review

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Why do elements bond?

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To become stable.

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The formation of a covalent bond relies on the interaction or bonding of...

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2 Nonmetals.

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Classify the following molecule: H2O

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polar.

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Which noble gas should have the highest boiling point? (Hint: Think about how size affects IMFs)

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Xe.

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Polar molecules have...

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slight positive and negative charges on opposite ends of the molecules.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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Define nonpolar molecules.

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Molecules that have an even distribution of electrical charge, resulting in no distinct positive or negative poles.

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What determines the polarity of a molecule?

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The difference in electronegativity between the atoms and the molecular geometry.

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What are intermolecular forces?

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Forces of attraction or repulsion between neighboring particles (atoms, molecules, or ions).

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Explain the concept of electronegativity.

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The tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.