Question 1

Which one of the following Lewis structures is definitely incorrect?

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Question 2

In the Lewis structure of the iodate ion, IO3-, that satisfies the octet rule, the formal charge on the central iodine atom is

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A)   +2.
B)   +1.
C)   0.
D)   -1.
E)   -2.

Question 3

How many total resonance structures can be drawn for the sulfate ion, SO42-?

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A)   2
B)   3
C)   4
D)   5
E)   6

Question 4

What name is given to the sharing of electrons between two atoms?

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Question 5

The number of dots in the Lewis dot symbol for a main group element is the same as the ________ ________.

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Question 6

In the Lewis dot symbol, the element symbol represents the ________ and the dots represent the ________.

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Question 7

Select the element whose Lewis symbol is correct.

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Question 8

Which of the following is an ionic compound?

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A)   H2S
B)   NH3
C)   I2
D)   KI
E)   CCl4

Question 9

Select the correct Lewis structure for nitrogen trifluoride, NF3.

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Question 10

If an element is bonded to 4 other atoms and has a formal charge of +1, what group must the element be in?

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A)   3A
B)   4A
C)   5A
D)   6A
E)   7A

Question 11

Which of the following contains ionic bonding?

Accepted Answer

A)   CO
B)   SrF2
C)   Al
D)   OCl2
E)   HCl

Question 12

The Lewis dot symbol for the a lead atom is

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B)   
C)   
D)   
E)

Question 13

Which of these compounds is most likely to be ionic?

Accepted Answer

A)   GaAs
B)   SrBr2
C)   NO2
D)   CBr4
E)   H2O

Question 14

In the resonance structure of sulfur dioxide, the sulfur atom has one single bond and one double bond. What is the formal charge of this sulfur atom?

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A)   0
B)   +1
C)   -1
D)   +2
E)   -2

Question 15

The number of resonance structures for the sulfur dioxide molecule that satisfy the octet rule is

Accepted Answer

A)   1.
B)   2.
C)   3.
D)   4.
E)   none of these

Question 16

In the following Lewis structure for ClO3F, chlorine has a formal charge of ________ and an oxidation number of ________. 3F, chlorine has a formal charge of ________ and an oxidation number of ________.   A)  7, 7 B)  7, -1 C)  1, 1 D)  1, -1 E)  1, 7" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >

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A)   7, 7
B)   7, -1
C)   1, 1
D)   1, -1
E)   1, 7

Question 17

The Lewis dot symbol consists of the symbol for the element surrounded by dot(s) . What does the dot or dots represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Electron configuration
B)   Valence electrons
C)   Atomic number
D)   Atomic mass
E)   Core electrons

Question 18

The Lewis structure for a chlorate ion, ClO3-, should show ________ single bond(s) , ________ double bond(s) , and ________ lone pair(s) .

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 7
B)   3, 0, 9
C)   2, 1, 9
D)   3, 0, 10
E)   1, 2, 8

Question 19

In which of the following species does the central atom violate the octet rule?

Accepted Answer

A)   CH4
B)   SF4
C)   PCl4+
D)   CCl3+
E)   NH3

Question 20

What is the formal charge on phosphorus in a Lewis structure for the phosphate ion that satisfies the octet rule?

Accepted Answer

A)   -2
B)   -1
C)   0
D)   +1
E)   +2

Exam 8: Chemical Bonding I: Basic Concepts

What name is given to the sharing of electrons between two atoms?

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Which of the following contains ionic bonding?

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In which of the following species does the central atom violate the octet rule?

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Which of these compounds is most likely to be ionic?

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In the Lewis dot symbol, the element symbol represents the ________ and the dots represent the ________.

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The Lewis dot symbol consists of the symbol for the element surrounded by dot(s) . What does the dot or dots represent?

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If an element is bonded to 4 other atoms and has a formal charge of +1, what group must the element be in?

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The Lewis structure for a chlorate ion, ClO3-, should show ________ single bond(s) , ________ double bond(s) , and ________ lone pair(s) .

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Select the correct Lewis structure for nitrogen trifluoride, NF3.

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Which of the following is an ionic compound?

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The Lewis dot symbol for the a lead atom is

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The number of resonance structures for the sulfur dioxide molecule that satisfy the octet rule is

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In the resonance structure of sulfur dioxide, the sulfur atom has one single bond and one double bond. What is the formal charge of this sulfur atom?

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Select the element whose Lewis symbol is correct.

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In the Lewis structure of the iodate ion, IO3-, that satisfies the octet rule, the formal charge on the central iodine atom is

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The number of dots in the Lewis dot symbol for a main group element is the same as the ________ ________.

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What is the formal charge on phosphorus in a Lewis structure for the phosphate ion that satisfies the octet rule?

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Which one of the following Lewis structures is definitely incorrect?

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In the following Lewis structure for ClO3F, chlorine has a formal charge of ________ and an oxidation number of ________.

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How many total resonance structures can be drawn for the sulfate ion, SO42-?

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In the Lewis dot symbol, the element symbol represents the and the dots represent the .

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The Lewis structure for a chlorate ion, ClO₃^-, should show single bond(s) , double bond(s) , and lone pair(s) .

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Select the correct Lewis structure for nitrogen trifluoride, NF₃.

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In the Lewis structure of the iodate ion, IO₃^-, that satisfies the octet rule, the formal charge on the central iodine atom is

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The number of dots in the Lewis dot symbol for a main group element is the same as the .

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In the following Lewis structure for ClO₃F, chlorine has a formal charge of and an oxidation number of .

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How many total resonance structures can be drawn for the sulfate ion, SO₄^2-?

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