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1) Covalent bonding is a
A) gain of electrons.
B) loss of electrons.
C) transfer of electrons.
D) sharing of electrons.
Answer: D
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Topic: Section 7.1 Covalent Bonding in Molecules
Learning Obj: LO 7.1 Describe the difference between an ionic and covalent bond.
Global Obj: G1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
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5) Which bond should have the highest bond dissociation energy?
A) N–N
B) N N
C) N N
D) N–H
Answer: C
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Topic: Section 7.2 Strengths of Covalent Bonds
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Predict trends in bond length and bond dissociation energy based on bond order and atomic
size.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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9) Which is the shortest bond?
A) C–C
B) C=C
C) C C
D) C–N
Answer: C
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Topic: Section 7.2 Strengths of Covalent Bonds
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Predict trends in bond length and bond dissociation energy based on bond order and atomic
size.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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13) Of the following elements, which has the lowest electronegativity?
A) Sn
B) As
C) S
D) Tl
Answer: C
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Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.4 Rank elements by increasing value of electronegativity.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
14) The electronegativity is 2.1 for H and 3.0 for N. Based on these electronegativities, NH 4+ would be
expected to
A) be ionic and contain H- ions.
B) be ionic and contain H+ ions.
C) have polar covalent bonds with a partial negative charges on the H atoms.
D) have polar covalent bonds with a partial positive charges on the H atoms.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Classify bonds as nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
15) A reactive element with a relatively high electronegativity would be expected to have a relatively
A) small negative electron affinity and a relatively low ionization energy.
B) small negative electron affinity and a relatively high ionization energy.
C) large negative electron affinity and a relatively low ionization energy.
D) large negative electron affinity and a relatively high ionization energy.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Classify bonds as nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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17) The greater the electronegativity difference between two bonded atoms, the
A) greater the bond order.
B) greater the covalent character of the bond.
C) greater the ionic character of the bond.
D) more unstable the bond.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Classify bonds as nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
18) The electronegativity for both sulfur and carbon is 2.5. Therefore the compound CS 2 would be
expected to
A) be ionic with C as the anion.
B) be ionic with C as the cation.
C) have nonpolar covalent bonds between C and S.
D) have polar covalent bonds between C and S.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Classify bonds as nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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21) Element A has an electronegativity of 0.8 and element B has an electronegativity of 3.0. Which
statement best describes the bonding in A3B?
A) The AB bond is largely covalent with a δ- on A.
B) The AB bond is largely covalent with a δ+ on A.
C) The compound is largely ionic with A as the cation.
D) The compound is largely ionic with A as the anion.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Interpret electrostatic potential maps to determine regions of high and low electron density.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
22) Based on the indicated electronegativities, arrange the following in order of increasing ionic character:
CsBr, LaBr3, PBr3, MgBr2.
23) The electronegativities for the elements vary from 0.7 for cesium to 4.0 for fluorine. The
electronegativity for iodine is 2.5. Based entirely on the general guidelines for electronegativities and
bond character,
A) binary compounds with iodine should all be polar covalent with a δ- on I.
B) binary compounds with iodine should all be polar covalent with a δ+ on I.
C) compounds with iodine may be ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent.
D) no binary compounds with iodine should be substantially ionic.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Interpret electrostatic potential maps to determine regions of high and low electron density.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
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24) Arrange the following in order of increasing ionic character: Al2S3, MgS, Na2S, P4S3, S8.
A) MgS, Na2S, Al2S3, P4S3, S8
B) Na2S, MgS, Al2S3, P4S3, S8
C) S8, P4S3, Al2S3, MgS, Na2S
D) S8, P4S3, Al2S3, Na2S, MgS
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Interpret electrostatic potential maps to determine regions of high and low electron density.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
26) When melting S8, ________ forces must be overcome and S 8 is expected to have a ________ melting
point than MgS.
A) covalent bonding, higher
B) covalent bonding, lower
C) intermolecular, higher
D) intermolecular, lower
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.4 A Comparison of Ionic and Covalent Compounds
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Explain the different physical properties of ionic and covalent compounds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
27) Which of the following molecules is expected to have the highest melting point?
A) H2
B) Cl2
C) CCl4
D) NaCl
Answer: D
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Topic: Section 7.4 A Comparison of Ionic and Covalent Compounds
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Explain the different physical properties of ionic and covalent compounds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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28) A::A represents
A) a double bond.
B) a quadruple bond.
C) one lone pair of electrons.
D) two lone pairs of electrons.
Answer: A
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Topic: Section 7.5 Electron-Dot Structures: The Octet Rule
Learning Obj: LO 7.9 Draw an electron-dot structure that satisfies the octet rule.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
30) How many of the σ bonds in H2SO4 are coordinate covalent bonds?
A) 0
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.5 Electron-Dot Structures: The Octet Rule
Learning Obj: LO 7.9 Draw an electron-dot structure that satisfies the octet rule.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
31) Which is the most acceptable electron dot structure for N2H2?
A)
B)
C) H – N N–H
D)
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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32) In the most acceptable electron-dot structure for carbonyl fluoride, COF2 the central atom is
A) C, which is singly-bonded to O.
B) C, which is doubly-bonded to O.
C) O, which is singly-bonded to C.
D) O, which is doubly-bonded to C.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
33) Elements that can accommodate more than eight electrons in their valence shell occur only in periodic
table row
A) 2 or lower.
B) 3 or lower.
C) 4 or lower.
D) 5 or lower.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
34) How many lone pairs of electrons are on the I atom in IF5?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
35) How many lone pairs of electrons are on the central Cl atom in ClO3-?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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36) How many lone pairs of electrons are on the central P atom in PF 5?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
A) Ge
B) As
C) Se
D) Kr
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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39) Consider a molecule with the following connections:
When a valid electron dot structure is written, how many double bonds will the molecule contain?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 4
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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42) How many lone pairs in the correct electron dot structure of O3?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 6
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.8 Electron-Dot Structures of Compounds Containing Only Hydrogen and Second-Row Elements
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Draw electron-dot structures for molecules with more than one central atom.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
44) How many resonance structures are required in the electron-dot structure of CO32-?
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.9 Electron-Dot Structures and Resonance
Learning Obj: LO 7.13 Draw resonance structures and use curved arrows to depict how one structure can be
converted to another.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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46) How many resonance structures exist for PO43-?
A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.9 Electron-Dot Structures and Resonance
Learning Obj: LO 7.13 Draw resonance structures and use curved arrows to depict how one structure can be
converted to another.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
A) only I
B) only II
C) only III
D) I and III
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.9 Electron-Dot Structures and Resonance
Learning Obj: LO 7.13 Draw resonance structures and use curved arrows to depict how one structure can be
converted to another.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
48) Based on formal charge considerations, the electron-dot structure of CO32- ion has
A) two resonance structures involving two single bonds and one double bond.
B) two resonance structures involving one single bond and two double bonds.
C) three resonance structures involving two single bonds and one double bond.
D) three resonance structures involving one single bond and two double bonds.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.10 Formal Charges
Learning Obj: LO 7.15 Calculate the formal charge on atoms in an electron-dot structure.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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49) In the best Lewis structure for CO2, what is the formal charge on the C atom?
A) -1
B) 0
C) +1
D) +2
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.10 Formal Charges
Learning Obj: LO 7.15 Calculate the formal charge on atoms in an electron-dot structure.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
Which is favored by the octet rule and which by formal charge considerations?
A) I is favored by the octet rule and by formal charge considerations.
B) I is favored by the octet rule and II by formal charge considerations.
C) II is favored by the octet rule and I by formal charge considerations.
D) II is favored by the octet rule and by formal charge considerations.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.10 Formal Charges
Learning Obj: LO 7.16 Use the formal charge to evaluate the contribution of different resonance structures to the
resonance hybrid.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
51) Assign formal charges to each atom in the resonance form for SOCl2 given below.
53) Which electron dot structure for OCN- has a formal charge of -1 on the most electronegative atom?
A)
B)
C)
D)
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.10 Formal Charges
Learning Obj: LO 7.16 Use the formal charge to evaluate the contribution of different resonance structures to the
resonance hybrid.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
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54) Assign formal charges to all atoms in the following resonance form for HNO3.
55) How many double and single bonds are in the resonance form for SO2 in which the formal charges on
each atom are zero?
A) two single bonds and no double bonds
B) one single bond and one double bond
C) no single bonds and two double bonds
D) Each of these is possible.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.10 Formal Charges
Learning Obj: LO 7.15 Calculate the formal charge on atoms in an electron-dot structure.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
56) Based on formal charges, what is the S–O bond order in SO42-?
A) 1
B) 1.3
C) 1.5
D) 2
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.10 Formal Charges
Learning Obj: LO 7.16 Use the formal charge to evaluate the contribution of different resonance structures to the
resonance hybrid.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
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57) Based on formal charges, what is the P–O bond order in PO43-?
A) 1
B) 1.25
C) 1.33
D) 2
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.10 Formal Charges
Learning Obj: LO 7.16 Use the formal charge to evaluate the contribution of different resonance structures to the
resonance hybrid.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
1) The Cl—Cl bond energy is 199 kJ/mol. Therefore the formation of a single bond between atoms
A) should require the absorption of 199 kJ per mole of Cl—Cl formed.
B) should require the absorption of 398 kJ per mole of Cl—Cl formed.
C) should result in the release of 199 kJ per mole of Cl—Cl formed.
D) should result in the release of 398 kJ per mole of Cl—Cl formed.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 8
Topic: Section 7.2 Strengths of Covalent Bonds
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Predict trends in bond length and bond dissociation energy based on bond order and atomic
size.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
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4) The electronegativity is 2.1 for H and 1.9 for Sb. Based on these electronegativities SbH 3 would be
expected to
A) be ionic and contain H- ions.
B) be ionic and contain H+ ions.
C) have polar covalent bonds with a partial negative charges on the H atoms.
D) have polar covalent bonds with a partial positive charges on the H atoms.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 5
Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Classify bonds as nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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8) Which molecule contains the most polar bonds?
A) CF4
B) TeO2
C) NO-
D) C Cl4
Answer: A
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Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Interpret electrostatic potential maps to determine regions of high and low electron density.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
9) The electronegativity value of C is 2.5 while the electronegativity value of F is 3.98. What is the
expected electronegativity value for the C-F bond?
A) 0
B) 6.48
C) 1.48
D) -1.48
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Var: 4
Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.4 Rank elements by increasing value of electronegativity.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
10) Which compound is most likely to exist as a gas or liquid at room temperature?
A) Al4C3
B) C Br4
C) Ca Br2
D) WC
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 50+
Topic: Section 7.4 A Comparison of Ionic and Covalent Compounds
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Explain the different physical properties of ionic and covalent compounds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
11) Compound A is a solid with a melting point of 85°C, and compound B is a gas at 75°C and one
atmosphere pressure. Based on these data, one would expect
A) both compounds to be covalent.
B) compound A to be ionic and compound B to be covalent.
C) compound A to be covalent and compound B to be ionic.
D) both compounds to be ionic.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 50+
Topic: Section 7.4 A Comparison of Ionic and Covalent Compounds
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Explain the different physical properties of ionic and covalent compounds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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12) How many lone pairs of electrons are on the P atom in P F 3?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 5
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
15) Which element can expand its valence shell to accommodate more than eight electrons?
A) C
B) F
C) Xe
D) He
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 5
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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16) Which element can accommodate more than eight electrons in its valence shell?
A) N
B) O
C) Ga
D) Ne
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 50+
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
17) Which of the following contains an atom that does not obey the octet rule?
A) NaCl
B) SiO2
C) BrF3
D) BrF
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 5
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
18) Which of the following contains an atom that does not obey the octet rule?
A) Li Br
B) CO2
C) P Cl3
D) C Cl4
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 50+
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
19) How many lone pairs of electrons are on the Xe atom in XeF6 ?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 5
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
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20) How many lone pairs are on the central Br atom in Br 3-?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 5
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
22) How many lone pairs are there in the Lewis structure of O2?
A) 3
B) 1
C) 0
D) 4
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 4
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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24) Which is expected to have the strongest C—O bond?
A) CH3O H
B) Cl2CO
C) C F3CO2-
D) CO32-
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 12
Topic: Section 7.9 Electron-Dot Structures and Resonance
Learning Obj: LO 7.13 Draw resonance structures and use curved arrows to depict how one structure can be
converted to another.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
26) In the best Lewis structure for CN -, what is the formal charge on the N atom?
A) -1
B) 0
C) +1
D) +2
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 5
Topic: Section 7.10 Formal Charges
Learning Obj: LO 7.15 Calculate the formal charge on atoms in an electron-dot structure.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
27) A molecular compound that obeys the octet rule in which all atoms have a zero formal charge is
A) Sr Br2.
B) BrF3.
C) N H3.
D) XeF4.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 50+
Topic: Section 7.10 Formal Charges
Learning Obj: LO 7.15 Calculate the formal charge on atoms in an electron-dot structure.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
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7.3 Short Answer Questions
1) Among the compounds H3C–CH3, H2C=CH2, and HC CH, the compound with the strongest carbon-
carbon bond is ________, and the compound with the longest carbon-carbon bond is ________.
Answer: HC CH, H3C–CH3
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.2 Strengths of Covalent Bonds
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Predict trends in bond length and bond dissociation energy based on bond order and atomic
size.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
4) Using only the elements Be, Cl, and/or P, give the formula of a compound having largely ionic bonds.
Answer: BeCl2
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Classify bonds as nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
5) Using only the elements Mg, Cl, and/or P, give the formula of a compound having largely polar
covalent bonds.
Answer: PCl3 or PCl5
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Classify bonds as nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
6) Of the bonds C–C, C–N, C–O, and C–F, the bond that is most polar is ________.
Answer: C—F
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.3 Polar Covalent Bonds: Electronegativity
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Classify bonds as nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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7) Ionic compounds consist of a single three-dimensional network of ions that are attracted to one another
by strong ________ and usually exist in the solid state at room temperature, whereas covalent compounds
consist of molecules that are attracted to one another by weak ________ and can exist in gaseous, liquid,
or solid state at room temperature.
Answer: ionic bonds, intermolecular forces
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.4 A Comparison of Ionic and Covalent Compounds
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Explain the different physical properties of ionic and covalent compounds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
9) The Lewis electron-dot structure of N2 has ________ nonbonding electrons pairs, ________ bonding
electron pairs, and a bond order of ________.
Answer: two, three, 3
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.5 Electron-Dot Structures: The Octet Rule
Learning Obj: LO 7.9 Draw an electron-dot structure that satisfies the octet rule.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
10) The Lewis electron-dot structure of H2CO has ________ nonbonding electron pairs, ________ bonding
electron pairs, and a carbon-oxygen bond order of ________.
Answer: two, four, 2
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
11) Of H2CO and CO and CO2, the compound having the strongest C–O bond is ________.
Answer: CO
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.6 Procedure for Drawing Electron-Dot Structures
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Use the five-step procedure to draw electron-dot structures for molecules, including those
with expanded octets and those containing multiple bonds.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
12) The number of Lewis electron dot resonance structures required to describe NO 2- is ________.
Answer: two
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.9 Electron-Dot Structures and Resonance
Learning Obj: LO 7.13 Draw resonance structures and use curved arrows to depict how one structure can be
converted to another.
Global Obj: G2 Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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13) Based on formal charges, the best Lewis electron-dot structure of BF3 has a B–F bond order equal to
________.
Answer: 1
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.10 Formal Charges
Learning Obj: LO 7.15 Calculate the formal charge on atoms in an electron-dot structure.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
14) Based on formal charges, the P–O bond order in POCl3 is expected to be ________.
Answer: 2
Diff: 2 Var: 1
Topic: Section 7.10 Formal Charges
Learning Obj: LO 7.15 Calculate the formal charge on atoms in an electron-dot structure.
Global Obj: G4 Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
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