Chapter 9 Review Flash Cards

Front

Atoms form bonds in such a way as to produce the electron configuration of a noble gas.

Back

True

Front

In general, the melting points of ionic compounds tend to be low.

Back

False - high

Front

In general, the water solutions of ionic compounds are able to conduct an electrical current.

Back

True

Front

Cesium is an example of an element with a high electronegativity.

Back

False - low

Front

The shielding effect would be greater in an atom of chlorine than in an atom of fluorine.

Back

False - fluorine

Front

A bond formed between two atoms with an electronegativity difference of 0.7 is likely to be a nonpolar covalent bond.

Back

True

Front

Electronegativity differences that result in a polar covalent bond range between 0.5 and 4.0.

Back

True

Front

Conductivity in metals can be explained by what is called a sea of electrons.

Back

True

Front

All diatomic molecules are linear.

Back

False - not all

Front

A nonpolar molecule may contain polar covalent bonds.

Back

True