Unit 6.1: Draw Lewis structures of molecular compounds and polyatomic ions, including exceptions

Question 1

Reading 6.2: Covalent compounds

Which element follows the duet rule

Answer 1

Hydrogen

Question 2

Reading 6.2: Covalent compounds

How many bonds is a carbon molecule likely to make?

Answer 2

4

Question 3

Reading 5.5: Exceptions to the octet rule

Do all atoms in molecules obey the octet rule?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Reading 5.5: Exceptions to the octet rule

How many bonds does Be, beryllium tend to make?

Answer 4

2

Question 5

Reading 5.5: Exceptions to the octet rule

How many electrons does B, Boron, tend to have in its valence shell?

Answer 5

6

Question 6

Reading 6.5: Exceptions to the octet rule

A molecule or ion with an unpaired electron in its Lewis structure

Answer 6

Radical

Question 7

Reading 6.5: Exceptions to the octet rule

Elements from periods 3-7 can form more than 4 bonds when making compounds

Answer 7

Expanded valence shell

Question 8

Lecture Notes

A pair of electrons that is shared between atoms

Answer 8

bonding pair

Question 9

Lecture Notes

A pair of electrons assigned completely to one atom

Answer 9

Nonbonding pair or lone pair