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1. When sharing of electrons occurs, the attachment between atoms that results is called a____?

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In a covalent bond, atoms share electrons. In contrast, in an ionic bond, electrons are transferred from one atom to another. A hydrogen bond is a weak type of attraction between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom. A metallic bond involves a sharing of electrons in a 'sea of electrons' within a metallic structure.

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What Do You Know About Chemistry Of Molecular Compound Quiz - Quiz

Explore the fascinating world of molecular compounds in this quiz. Understand how to identify compounds like water, carbon dioxide, and methane through their chemical formulas. Enhance your knowledge... see moreof non-metal combinations and their properties, relevant for both academic learning and practical applications. see less

2. When such an attachment is formed, bond dissociation energy is released, and the process is_____?

Explanation

When bond dissociation energy is released during the formation of an attachment, the process is exothermic because it releases heat into the surroundings.

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3. When two or more atoms bond by means of electron sharing, the resulting particle is called a____?

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When atoms bond through electron sharing, they form a molecule, which is a group of atoms held together by covalent bonds. A compound is a substance composed of two or more elements chemically combined. An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of electrons. An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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4. How many electrons are shared in a double covalent bond?

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In a double covalent bond, two pairs of electrons (four electrons) are shared between two atoms.

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5. Bond length is the distance between what?

Explanation

Bond length is determined by the distance between the nuclei of two attached atoms, as it represents the equilibrium distance at which the attractive and repulsive forces between the nuclei balance out.

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6. Binary molecular compounds are typically composed of a metal and a nonmetal.

Explanation

Binary molecular compounds are actually composed of two nonmetals.

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7. In binary compounds, the second element is named using the suffix -ite. (T/F)

Explanation

In binary compounds, the second element is named using an ide suffix, not ite.

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8. In naming the first element in a formula, the prefix mono- is not used.

Explanation

In chemical nomenclature, the prefix mono- is only used when there is more than one of the same element present in the formula. Therefore, when naming the first element in a formula, the prefix mono- is not used.

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9. For binary acids, the hydrogen part of the compound is named using the prefix hydro- .

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In binary acids, the prefix hydro- is used to indicate the presence of hydrogen in the compound. This prefix is followed by the root name of the nonmetal element and the suffix -ic. An example of a binary acid is hydrochloric acid (HCl).

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10. T/F An oxyacid contains only two elements.

Explanation

An oxyacid contains at least three elements: hydrogen, oxygen, and another element.

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11. If the name of the anion of an oxyacid ends in -ate, the acid name contains the suffix -ous. Is this statement true or false?

Explanation

In the nomenclature of oxyacids, if the name of the anion ends in -ate, the acid name usually contains the suffix -ic rather than -ous.

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12. What is the chemical symbol for carbon monoxide?

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The correct chemical symbol for carbon monoxide is CO, where 'C' represents carbon and 'O' represents oxygen.

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13. What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

Explanation

Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound composed of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, represented by the formula CO2. It is a greenhouse gas and plays a crucial role in the Earth's atmosphere.

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14. What is the chemical formula for carbonic acid?

Explanation

Carbonic acid is a chemical compound with the formula H2CO3, which is derived from carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O)

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15. What is the chemical formula for ammonia?

Explanation

Ammonia is a compound made up of one nitrogen atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms (NH3), whereas H2O represents water, CO2 represents carbon dioxide, and NaCl represents table salt.

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16. What is the chemical formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?

Explanation

Dinitrogen tetroxide has a chemical formula of N2O4, which represents two nitrogen (N) atoms and four oxygen (O) atoms bonded together.

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17. What is the chemical formula for nitrous acid?

Explanation

Nitrous acid is represented by the chemical formula HNO2, while the incorrect answers (H2SO4, CO2, NaCl) do not correspond to the correct formula for nitrous acid.

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18. What is the chemical formula for nitric acid?

Explanation

Nitric acid is represented by the chemical formula HNO3, while NH3 is ammonia, HCl is hydrochloric acid, and H2O is water.

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19. What is the chemical formula for hydrobromic acid?

Explanation

Hydrobromic acid is a strong acid with the chemical formula HBr, while HCl represents hydrochloric acid, H2SO4 represents sulfuric acid, and HF represents hydrofluoric acid.

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20. What is the chemical formula for Bromic acid?

Explanation

Bromic acid is a strong acid with the chemical formula HBrO3. It is formed by the reaction of bromine with water. The incorrect answers are variations of other bromine-containing compounds.

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21. Which atom in a molecule is typically considered as the central atom?

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In a molecule, the central atom is usually the one that is least electronegative and has the ability to form the most bonds due to its relatively low electronegativity and electron-sharing capabilities.

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22. In molecules, hydrogen is always a terminal atom.

Explanation

Hydrogen typically forms a single bond with another atom, making it a terminal atom in most cases.

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23. T/F The number of bonding pairs in a molecule is always equal to the number of electrons.

Explanation

While the number of bonding pairs in a molecule can vary, it is not always equal to the number of electrons present due to factors such as lone pairs and the overall molecular structure.

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24. To find the total number of electrons available for bonding in a positive ion, you should add the ion charge to the total number of valence electrons of the atoms present. Is this statement true or false?

Explanation

When dealing with positive ions, electrons are lost rather than gained. Therefore, the total number of electrons available for bonding in a positive ion would be less than the total number of valence electrons of the atoms present, not more.

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25. In a coordinate covalent bond, the electrons are donated by both bonded atoms. Is this statement true or false?

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In a coordinate covalent bond, one atom donates both of the electrons in the bond, while the other atom does not donate any electrons.

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26. Resonance occurs when more than one valid Lewis structure can be written for a molecule.

Explanation

Resonance is a phenomenon in chemistry where more than one valid Lewis structure can be drawn for a molecule, especially organic molecules with delocalized electrons. This indicates that the actual structure of the molecule is a composite of the resonance structures, not any single structure.

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27. T/F the carbon dioxide molecule contains two double bonds?

Explanation

The carbon dioxide molecule contains two double bonds between the carbon atom and each oxygen atom, making it a true statement.

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28. T/F All electrons in an atom are available for bonding.

Explanation

Not all electrons in an atom are available for bonding, as some electrons are considered core or inner electrons and are not involved in chemical bonding.

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When sharing of electrons occurs, the attachment between atoms that...
When such an attachment is formed, bond dissociation energy is...
When two or more atoms bond by means of electron sharing, the...
How many electrons are shared in a double covalent bond?
Bond length is the distance between what?
Binary molecular compounds are typically composed of a metal and a...
In binary compounds, the second element is named using the suffix...
In naming the first element in a formula, the prefix mono- is not...
For binary acids, the hydrogen part of the compound is named using the...
T/F An oxyacid contains only two elements.
If the name of the anion of an oxyacid ends in -ate, the acid name...
What is the chemical symbol for carbon monoxide?
What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?
What is the chemical formula for carbonic acid?
What is the chemical formula for ammonia?
What is the chemical formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?
What is the chemical formula for nitrous acid?
What is the chemical formula for nitric acid?
What is the chemical formula for hydrobromic acid?
What is the chemical formula for Bromic acid?
Which atom in a molecule is typically considered as the central atom?
In molecules, hydrogen is always a terminal atom.
T/F The number of bonding pairs in a molecule is always equal to the...
To find the total number of electrons available for bonding in a...
In a coordinate covalent bond, the electrons are donated by both...
Resonance occurs when more than one valid Lewis structure can be...
T/F the carbon dioxide molecule contains two double bonds?
T/F All electrons in an atom are available for bonding.
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