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WorksheetsTopic 4 Chem Bonding
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Which is correct for all solid ionic compounds?
High volatility
Poor electrical conductivity
Low melting point
Good solubility in water
How does a lithium atom form the most stable ion?
The atom gains a proton to form a positive ion.
The atom loses a proton to form a negative ion.
The atom loses an electron to form a positive ion.
The atom gains an electron to form a negative ion.
What is the IUPAC name of NiCO3?
nickel(II) carbonate
nickel carbonate
nickel(I) carbonate
nitrogen(I) carbonate
How does a lithium atom form the most stable ion?
The atom gains a proton to form a positive ion.
The atom loses a proton to form a negative ion.
The atom loses an electron to form a positive ion.
The atom gains an electron to form a negative ion.
A substance has the above properties:
What is the most probable structure of this substance?
Network covalent
Polar covalent molecule
Ionic lattice
Metallic lattice
Which bonds cause the boiling point of water to be significantly greater than that of hydrogen sulfide?
London (dispersion)
Covalent
Ionic
Hydrogen
Which of the following does not react with dilute HCl(aq)?
Na2CO3
Cu
Zn
CuO
Which compound contains both ionic and covalent bonds?
SIH4
NaNO3
H2CO
Na2S
Which substance has the following properties?
• Low melting point
• Very soluble in water
• Does not conduct electricity when molten
Glucose, C6H12O6
Silicon dioxide, SiO2
Sodium chloride, NaCl
Tetrachloromethane, CCl4
What is the formula of ammonium phosphate?
(NH3)3PO4
(NH4)3PO4
(NH4)2PO4
(NH3)2PO3
What is the formula of magnesium nitride?
MgN
Mg2N3
Mg3N
Mg3N2
The formula of gallium phosphate is GaPO4. What is the correct formula of gallium sulfate?
GaSO4
GaS
Ga2(SO4)3
Ga2S
Which compound has the shortest C to O bond?
CH3CHO
CO
CO2
C2H5OC2H5
Which species has the longest carbon to oxygen bond length?
CO
CH3OH
CH3CO2−
H2CO
What are the predicted electron domain geometries around the carbon and both nitrogen atoms in urea, (NH2)2CO, applying VSEPR theory?
A
B
C
D
Which compound has the shortest C–N bond?
CH3NH2
(CH3)3CNH2
CH3CN
CH3CHNH
The electronegativity values of four elements are given.
What is the order of increasing polarity of the bonds in the following compounds?
CO < OF2 < NO < CF4
CF4 < CO < OF2 < NO
NO < OF2 < CO < CF4
CF4 < NO < OF2 < CO
Which two atoms form the most polar bond?
C and F
C and Cl
Si and F
Si and Cl
How many bonding electrons are there in the urea molecule?
8
16
20
24
Which molecule is non-polar?
OF2
NH3
BF3
SO2
How many electrons form the carbon–oxygen bond in methanal, HCHO?
2
4
8
12
Which statement is correct about carbon-oxygen bond lengths?
The C–O bond lengths are equal in propanoic acid, C2H5COOH.
The C–O bond length in carbon dioxide, CO2, is longer than the C–O bond length in methanol, CH3OH.
The C–O bond length in carbon dioxide, CO2, is longer than the C–O bond length in carbon monoxide, CO.
The C–O bond lengths are equal in ethyl ethanoate, CH3COOC2H5.
Which diatomic molecule has the strongest bonding between its atoms?
H2
N2
O2
F2
Which molecule is non-polar?
CCl4
CH2Cl2
CH3Cl
CO
Which combination of length and strength of the carbon‒to‒carbon bonds in C2H2 and C2H4 is correct?
A
B
C
D
Which compounds contain both ionic and covalent bonding?
I. CaCO3
II. NaCl
III. NaOH
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which sequence has the molecules in order of increasing nitrogen-nitrogen bond length?
N2 < N2H4 < N2H2
N2 < N2H2 < N2H4
N2H4 < N2H2 < N2
N2H2 < N2H4 < N2
A solid has a melting point of 1582 °C and does not dissolve in water. It does not conduct electricity in the molten state. What type of structure does the solid have?
Ionic
Metallic
Giant molecular
Simple molecular
What is the difference between the strength and the length of the carbon-oxygen bond in butanal and in butan-1-ol?
The bond in butanal is stronger and longer than in butan-1-ol.
The bond in butanal is weaker and shorter than in butan-1-ol.
The bond in butanal is weaker and longer than in butan-1-ol.
The bond in butanal is stronger and shorter than in butan-1-ol.
Which statements are correct for the bonds between two carbon atoms?
I. Single bonds are longer than triple bonds.
II. Single bonds are stronger than double bonds.
III. Triple bonds are stronger than double bonds.
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which bond is the least polar?
C–H
F–H
O–H
N–H
Which statement about the physical properties of substances is correct?
The only solids that conduct electricity are metals.
All substances with covalent bonds have low melting points.
Ionic solids are always brittle.
All metals have high densities.
Which single covalent bond is the most polar, given the following electronegativity values?
C–O
S–H
C–H
O–H
Which bonds are arranged in order of increasing polarity?
H–F < H–Cl < H–Br < H–I
H–I < H–Br < H–F < H–Cl
H–I < H–Br < H–Cl <H–F
H–Br < H–I < H–Cl < H–F
When C2H2, C2H4 and C2H6 are arranged in order of increasing carbon-carbon bond strength (weakest bond first), what is the correct order?
C2H2, C2H4, C2H6
C2H2, C2H6, C2H4
C2H6, C2H4, C2H2
C2H6, C2H2, C2H4
The number of electrons in the valence shell of elements A and B, are 6 and 7 respectively. What is the formula and type of bonding in a compound formed by these elements?
A2B, covalent
AB2, covalent
A2B, ionic
AB2, ionic
Which describes a resonance structure?
Double bond can be drawn in alternative positions.
Bonds vibrate by absorbing IR radiation.
A double and a single bond in the molecule
A Lewis structure
What is the structure and bonding in SiO2 (s)?
A
B
C
D
Which species does not have resonance structures?
C6H6
NH4+
CO32−
O3
Which molecule contains an incomplete octet of electrons?
NF3
BF3
BrF
SF2
How many lone pairs and bonding pairs of electrons surround the central chlorine atom in ClF2+?
A
B
C
D
Which molecule is polar?
BeCl2
BCl3
NCl3
CCl4
Which species has the same molecular geometry as SO32−?
BF3
SO3
PF3
CO32−
Which form of carbon is the poorest electrical conductor?
Graphite
Graphene
Diamond
Carbon nanotube
What is the molecular geometry and bond angle in the molecular ion NO3−?
A
B
C
D
Which combination describes the sulfate(IV) ion, SO32– (also known as sulfite ion)?
A
B
C
D
Which correctly states the strongest intermolecular forces in the compounds below?
A
B
C
D
What are the approximate bond angles and structure of crystalline SiO2?
A
B
C
D
Which compound has resonance structures?
C6H12
CH3CHO
NaBr
Na2CO3
Which substance has a giant covalent structure?
A
B
C
D
Which pair of molecules has the same bond angles?
PCl3 and BCl3
SO2 and CO2
H2O and NH3
CCl4 and SiH4
Which molecules react to form a dative covalent (coordinate) bond?
CH4 and NH3
C2H2 and Cl2
NH3 and HF
Cl2 and HF
What describes the relationship between diamond, graphite and C60 fullerene?
Allotropes
Isomers
Isotopes
Polymers
What describes the structure of silicon and silicon dioxide?
A
B
C
D
Which species contain a dative covalent (coordination or coordinate) bond?
I. Carbon monoxide, CO
II. Ammonia, NH3
III. Oxonium ion, H3O+
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which combination of shape and bond angle best describes a molecule of sulfur dioxide, SO2?
A
B
C
D
Which diagrams can be used to represent the Lewis (electron dot) structure of boron trifluoride?
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which species contains a bond angle of approximately 107°?
H2O
CF4
NCl3
BF3
Which species contains a dative covalent (coordinate) bond?
HCN
C2H2
CO2
CO
What is the shape and the bond angle of the molecule BF3?
A
B
C
D
Which pair has the same bond angles?
CH4 and NH4+
NH3 and H2O
C2H4 and C2H2
CO2 and SO2
Which diagram represents the bonding in SiO2?
A
B
C
D
Which group of ions and molecules has delocalized electrons in all the species?
CH3COCH3, C2H5COO−, and O3
NO−3, NO−2, and CO2
C6H6, CO2−3, and graphite
C6H6, CO2−3, and C2H2
The Lewis (electron dot) structure of aspirin is represented above. What are the approximate values of the bond angles α, β, and γ, in the molecule?
α = 90o; β = 104.5o; γ = 104.5o
α = 90o; β = 120o; γ = 120o
α = 109.5o; β = 120o; γ = 120o
α = 109.5o; β = 104.5o; γ = 120o
Which combination best describes the type of bonding present and the melting point of silicon and silicon dioxide?
A
B
C
D
Which statements about graphite are correct?
I. Carbon atoms are held in layers with weak attractions between layers.
II. Graphite is a non-metal which conducts electricity.
III. Each carbon atom is covalently bonded to three other carbon atoms.
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which statements about the structure and bonding of silicon dioxide are correct?
A
B
C
D
Diamond, C60 fullerene and graphite are allotropes of carbon. Which statements are correct about these allotropes?
I. In diamond each carbon is held in a tetrahedral arrangement.
II. In C60 fullerene each carbon is held in a trigonal arrangement.
III. In graphite each carbon is held in a tetrahedral arrangement.
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
The Lewis (electron dot) structure of paracetamol (acetaminophen) is above. What are the approximate values of the bond angles?
α = 104.5o; β = 120o; γ = 109.5o
α = 109.5o; β = 109.5o; γ = 109.5o
α = 120o; β = 120o; γ = 90o
α = 104.5o; β = 120o; γ = 90o
C60 fullerene consists of a simple molecular structure. Silicon dioxide, SiO2, can be described as a giant covalent (macromolecular) structure. Which statements are correct?
I. Each carbon atom in C60 fullerene is bonded in a sphere of 60 carbon atoms, consisting of pentagons and hexagons.
II. Each O–Si–O bond angle in SiO2 is 180°.
III. SiO2 is insoluble in water.
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which species contain dative covalent bonds?
I. CO
II. NH3
III. H3O+
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which row correctly describes the bonding type and melting point of carbon and carbon dioxide?
A
B
C
D
How do the bond angles in CH4, NH3 and H2O compare?
CH4 = NH3 = H2O
CH4 < NH3 < H2O
NH3 < CH4 < H2O
H2O < NH3 < CH4
What is the correct Lewis structure for hypochlorous acid, a compound containing chlorine, hydrogen and oxygen?
A
B
C
D
Which molecule has a non-bonding (lone) pair of electrons on the central atom?
BF3
SO2
CO2
SiF4
Lewis structures are represented in different ways in different parts of the world. Two ways of drawing the Lewis structure for H3O+ are shown here. Which statement is correct about H3O+?
The ion has a tetrahedral shape.
The H–O–H bond angle is 120°.
The H–O–H bond angle is 90°.
The ion has a trigonal pyramidal shape.
The Lewis structure of SO2 is given here. What is the shape of the SO2 molecule?
Bent (V-shaped)
Linear
T-shaped
Triangular planar
Which species contain a dative covalent bond?
I. HCHO
II. CO
III. H3O+
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
What is the shape of the ammonia molecule, NH3?
Trigonal planar
Trigonal pyramidal
Linear
V-shaped (bent)
Which molecule is polar?
CH2Cl2
BCl3
Cl2
CCl4
Which compound has a covalent macromolecular (giant covalent) structure?
MgO (s)
Al2O3 (s)
P4O10 (s)
SiO2 (s)
Which molecule has an octahedral shape?
SF6
PCl5
XeF4
BF3
How many non-bonding pairs of electrons are there in a nitrogen molecule?
0
1
2
3
Which molecule contains a bond angle of approximately 120°?
CH4
C2H2
C2H4
C2H6
Which is the best description of the bonding present in silicon dioxide, SiO2?
Each silicon atom forms four single covalent bonds to oxygen atoms.
Each silicon atom forms two double covalent bonds to oxygen atoms.
Each silicon atom forms two single covalent bonds to oxygen atoms.
Each silicon atom forms four double covalent bonds to oxygen atoms.
What is the bond angle in the H3O+ ion?
104°
107°
109°
120°
How many atoms is each carbon directly bonded to in its allotropes?
A
B
C
D
Which molecule contains a dative covalent (coordinate) bond?
HCN
H2O2
CO2
CO
Which describes an ionic compound?
A
B
C
D
What is the order of increasing boiling point?
CH3CH2CH2CH3<CH3CH(OH)CH3<CH3COCH3<CH3CO2H
CH3CH2CH2CH3<CH3COCH3<CH3CH(OH)CH3<CH3CO2H
CH3CO2H<CH3COCH3<CH3CH(OH)CH3<CH3CH2CH2CH3
CH3CH2CH2CH3<CH3COCH3<CH3CO2H<CH3CH(OH)CH3
Which compound has hydrogen bonds between its molecules?
CH4
CH4O
CH3Cl
CH2O
Which compound has the highest boiling point?
CH3CHO
CH3CH2F
CH3OCH3
CH3CH2NH2
What are the strongest intermolecular forces between molecules of propanone, CH3COCH3, in the liquid phase?
London (dispersion) forces
Covalent bonding
Hydrogen bonding
Dipole–dipole forces
The compounds shown below have similar relative molecular masses. What is the correct order of increasing boiling point?
CH3COOH < (CH3)2CO < (CH3)2CHOH
CH3COOH < (CH3)2CHOH < (CH3)2CO
(CH3)2CO < CH3COOH < (CH3)2CHOH
(CH3)2CO < (CH3)2CHOH < CH3COOH
Which forces are present between molecules of carbon dioxide in the solid state?
Permanent dipole-permanent dipole interactions
Temporary dipole-induced dipole interactions (London/dispersion forces)
Covalent bonding
Ionic bonding
The following compounds have similar molar masses:
CH3CH2COOH, CH3CH2CH2CH2OH and CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3
What is the order of increasing boiling points?
CH3CH2CH2CH2OH<CH3CH2COOH<CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3
CH3CH2COOH<CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3<CH3CH2CH2CH2OH
CH3CH2COOH<CH3CH2CH2CH2OH<CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3<CH3CH2CH2CH2OH<CH3CH2COOH
Which correctly lists butane (Mr=58), propanone (Mr=58), propan-1-ol (Mr=60) and propan-2-ol (Mr=60) in order of increasing boiling point?
C4H10 < CH3COCH3 < CH3CH(OH)CH3 < CH3CH2CH2OH
CH3CH2CH2OH < CH3CH(OH)CH3 < CH3COCH3 < C4H10
C4H10 < CH3CH(OH)CH3 < CH3CH2CH2OH < CH3COCH3
C4H10 < CH3COCH3 < CH3CH2CH2OH < CH3CH(OH)CH3
Which process involves the breaking of hydrogen bonds?
2HI(g) → H2(g) + I2(g)
CH4(g) → C(g) + 4H(g)
H2(l) → H2(g)
NH3(l) → NH3(g)
What is the correct order of increasing boiling point?
C2H6 < HCHO < CH3OH
HCHO < C2H6 < CH3OH
CH3OH < HCHO < C2H6
C2H6 < CH3OH < HCHO
Which combination of properties is correct?
A
B
C
D
Which compound has the highest boiling point?
CH3CH3
CH3OH
CH3CH2OH
CH3CH2CH3
Which statements are correct about hydrogen bonding?
I. It is an electrostatic attraction between molecules.
II. It is present in liquid ammonia.
III. It is a permanent dipole-permanent dipole attraction.
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which compound has the lowest boiling point?
CH3CH2CH2OH
CH3CH2CH2BR
CH3CH2COOH
CH3CH2CH2CH3
What is the correct order of increasing boiling points?
CH3CH3<CH3CH2Cl<CH3CH2Br<CH3CH2I
CH3CH2Cl<CH3CH2Br<CH3CH3<CH3CH2I
CH3CH2I<CH3CH2Br<CH3CH2Cl<CH3CH3
CH3CH2Br<CH3CH2Cl<CH3CH2I<CH3CH3
Which compound forms hydrogen bonds in the liquid state?
C2H5OH
CHCl3
CH3CHO
(CH3CH2)3N
Which change explains why the boiling points of the halogens increase as their molecular masses increase?
The intermolecular attraction due to temporarily induced dipoles increases.
The gravitational attraction between molecules increases.
The polarity of the bond within the molecule increases.
The strength of the bond within the molecule increases.
Four identical sealed containers are prepared each containing 10 cm3 of an organic compound and at the temperature shown below. Which container will have the highest vapour pressure?
A
B
C
D
Which order is correct when the following compounds are arranged in order of increasing melting point?
CH4 < H2S < H2O
H2S < H2O < CH4
CH4 < H2O < H2S
H2S < CH4 < H2O
Which substance can form intermolecular hydrogen bonds in the liquid state?
CH3OCH3
CH3CH2OH
CH3CHO
CH3CH2CH
Which compound does not form hydrogen bonds between its molecules?
CH3NH2
CH3COCH3
CH3COOH
CH3CH2OH
Which statement best describes the intramolecular bonding in HCN(l)?
Electrostatic attractions between H+ and CN− ions
Only van der Waals’ forces
Van der Waals’ forces and hydrogen bonding
Electrostatic attractions between pairs of electrons and positively charged nuclei
What is the correct order if the compounds are arranged in order of increasing boiling point?
H4 < CH3Cl < SiH4 < CH3OH
CH3OH < CH4 < CH3Cl < SiH4
CH3OH < CH3Cl < SiH4 < CH4
CCH4 < SiH4 < CH3Cl < CH3OH
Which combination corresponds to a strong metallic bond?
A
B
C
D
Which combination causes the strength of metallic bonding to increase?
A
B
C
D
Which combination corresponds to a strong metallic bond?
A
B
C
D
Which metal has the strongest metallic bonding?
Na
Mg
Al
Ca
A substance has the above properties:
What is the most probable structure of this substance?
Network covalent
Polar covalent molecule
Ionic lattice
Metallic lattice
Which metal has the strongest metallic bond?
Li
Na
K
Rb
Which particles are present in the lattice of a metal?
Negative ions
Positive and negative ions
Positive ions
Molecules
A solid has a melting point of 1582 °C and does not dissolve in water. It does not conduct electricity in the molten state. What type of structure does the solid have?
Ionic
Metallic
Giant molecular
Simple molecular
Which is the best description of a metallic bond?
Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
Electrostatic attraction between a pair of electrons and positively charged nuclei
Electrostatic attraction between a lattice of positive ions and delocalized electrons
Electrostatic attraction for a bonding pair of electrons which have been supplied by one of the atoms
Which statement about the physical properties of substances is correct?
The only solids that conduct electricity are metals.
All substances with covalent bonds have low melting points.
Ionic solids are always brittle.
All metals have high densities.
Zinc metal contains metallic bonding. Which is the best description of a metallic bond?
The electrostatic attraction between a pair of electrons and positively charged nuclei.
The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
The electrostatic attraction between a lattice of positive ions and delocalized electrons.
The bond formed when one atom provides both electrons in a shared pair.
Which particles are responsible for electrical conductivity in metals?
Anions
Cations
Electrons
Protons
Which particles are responsible for the conduction of electricity in molten aluminium?
Cations
Anions
Electrons
Protons
Which substance is made up of a lattice of positive ions and free moving electrons?
Graphite
Sodium chloride
Sulfur
Sodium
Which substance does not conduct electricity?
Solid zinc
Molten zinc
Solid zinc chloride
Molten zinc chloride
Which statement best describes metallic bonding?
Electrostatic attractions between oppositely charged ions
Electrostatic attractions between a lattice of positive ions and delocalized electrons
Electrostatic attractions between a lattice of negative ions and delocalized protons
Electrostatic attractions between protons and electrons
