Representing Structures Of Organic Molecules

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1. How many carbons are in this molecule?

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The correct answer is 5 or "five" because the question is asking for the number of carbons in the molecule. Both "5" and "five" represent the numerical value of 5, which indicates the number of carbon atoms in the molecule.

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Representing Structures Of Organic Molecules - Quiz

This quiz focuses on the representation of organic molecular structures, testing understanding of electron configurations, the octet rule, and electron counts in bonds and molecules, crucial for students in advanced chemistry courses.

2. Any atom, other than hydrogen and helium wants to "feel" like it has ___ electrons.

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Any atom, other than hydrogen and helium, wants to "feel" like it has 8 electrons because atoms tend to be most stable when they have a full outer electron shell. This is known as the octet rule. By having 8 electrons in its outer shell, an atom achieves a configuration similar to the noble gases, which are highly stable. This stability is desirable for atoms as it reduces their reactivity and makes them less likely to form chemical bonds.

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3. The fact that atomic bonds tend to be most stable when atoms in the bond have 8 electrons in their valence shells is called the:
 

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The octet rule states that atomic bonds are most stable when atoms in the bond have 8 electrons in their valence shells. This is because having 8 electrons in the outermost energy level, also known as the octet, results in a full valence shell similar to the noble gases. This configuration provides stability to the atom and reduces its reactivity. Therefore, the octet rule is a fundamental principle in understanding chemical bonding and predicting the behavior of atoms in forming compounds.

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4. State the number of electrons in this bond: O=O

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The given bond is a double bond between two oxygen atoms (O=O). In a double bond, two pairs of electrons are shared between the atoms. Therefore, there are a total of 4 electrons involved in this bond.

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5. How many electrons does the carbon in methane have, including the hydrogen electrons it covalently shares?


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The carbon in methane has 4 valence electrons of its own, and it forms 4 covalent bonds with hydrogen atoms, each sharing 1 electron. Therefore, the carbon in methane has a total of 4 + 4(1) = 8 electrons from its own valence shell and the electrons it shares with hydrogen. Additionally, carbon also has 2 inner shell electrons. So, the total number of electrons that the carbon in methane has is 8 + 2 = 10.

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6. How many valence shell electrons does the middle carbon have in the following structure: C-C-C

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In the given structure, each carbon atom is connected to three other atoms. Since carbon has four valence electrons, it shares one electron with each of the three neighboring atoms, leaving one valence electron unshared. Therefore, the middle carbon atom in the structure has 8 valence shell electrons.

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7. Which of these depictions accurately represents propane, the 3-carbon single-bonded molecule?

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The question asks for the depiction that accurately represents propane, which is a 3-carbon single-bonded molecule. The answer options A, B, and D all show a molecule with 3 carbon atoms connected by single bonds, which is the correct representation of propane. Therefore, the answer A., B., D. is correct.

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How many carbons are in this molecule?
Any atom, other than hydrogen and helium wants to "feel" like it has...
The fact that atomic bonds tend to be most stable when atoms in the...
State the number of electrons in this bond: O=O
How many electrons does the carbon in methane have, including the...
How many valence shell electrons does the middle carbon have in the...
Which of these depictions accurately represents propane, the 3-carbon...
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