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Chapter 5, Problem 3SC
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
A Lewis structure for a molecule in which the central atom lacks an octet is to be explained.
Concept introduction:
In Lewis structures, dots are used to represent the valence electrons.
Structures with octets (eight dots) or duets (two dots) are stable configurations.
The atoms in a molecule are linked together with each other through
Atoms can share more than one electron pair to form a complete octet resulting in multiple bonds.
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1. It is a measure of how equally the electrons in a bond are distributed between the two atoms involved in a covalent bond.
a. Polarity b. Octet rule
c. Ionization energy d. Electron affinity
2. The shape of bonding molecular orbital shows that the greatest electron density is in the region.
a. Between the two nuclei
b. Close to the more atom electronegative
c. Close to the bigger atom
d. Uniformly around the two nuclei
3. In which compound is the bond that has the most ionic character found?
a. HCl b. Kl c. MgS d. NO
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