Question 1

The angles between sp2 hybrid orbitals are 109.5°.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A molecule with the formula AX2 uses _________ to form its bonds.

Accepted Answer

A) sp hybrid orbitals 
B) sp2 hybrid orbitals 
C) sp3 hybrid orbitals 
D) sp3d hybrid orbitals 
E) sp3d2 hybrid orbitals 
A) sp hybrid orbitals 
B) sp2 hybrid orbitals 
C) sp3 hybrid orbitals 
D) sp3d hybrid orbitals 
E) sp3d2 hybrid orbitals

Question 3

According to molecular orbital (MO)theory,the twelve outermost electrons in the O2 molecule are distributed as follows:

Accepted Answer

A) 12 in bonding MOs,0 in antibonding MOs. 
B) 10 in bonding MOs,2 in antibonding MOs. 
C) 9 in bonding MOs,3 in antibonding MOs. 
D) 8 in bonding MOs,4 in antibonding MOs. 
E) 7 in bonding MOs,5 in antibonding MOs. 
A) 12 in bonding MOs,0 in antibonding MOs. 
B) 10 in bonding MOs,2 in antibonding MOs. 
C) 9 in bonding MOs,3 in antibonding MOs. 
D) 8 in bonding MOs,4 in antibonding MOs. 
E) 7 in bonding MOs,5 in antibonding MOs.

Question 4

According to valence bond theory,which of the following molecules involves sp2 hybridization of orbitals on the central atom? (central atom is bold)

Accepted Answer

A) C2H2 
B) C2H4 
C) C2H6 
D) CO2 
E) H2O 
A) C2H2 
B) C2H4 
C) C2H6 
D) CO2 
E) H2O

Question 5

Valence bond theory predicts that sulfur will use _____ hybrid orbitals in sulfur dioxide,SO2.

Accepted Answer

A) sp 
B) sp2 
C) sp3 
D) sp3d 
E) sp3d2 
A) sp 
B) sp2 
C) sp3 
D) sp3d 
E) sp3d2

Question 6

Hybrid orbitals of the sp3d type occur in sets of four.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Valence bond theory predicts that tin will use _____ hybrid orbitals in SnCl3-.

Accepted Answer

A) sp 
B) sp2 
C) sp3 
D) sp3d 
E) sp3d2 
A) sp 
B) sp2 
C) sp3 
D) sp3d 
E) sp3d2

Question 8

In one sentence state the basic principle of valence bond theory.

Accepted Answer

A covalent bond forms when the

Question 9

What type of hybridization is needed to explain why ethyne (acetylene,C2H2),is linear?

Accepted Answer

The angles between sp² hybrid orbitals are 109.5°.

A molecule with the formula AX₂ uses _________ to form its bonds.

According to molecular orbital (MO)theory,the twelve outermost electrons in the O₂ molecule are distributed as follows:

According to valence bond theory,which of the following molecules involves sp² hybridization of orbitals on the central atom? (central atom is bold)

Valence bond theory predicts that sulfur will use _____ hybrid orbitals in sulfur dioxide,SO₂.

Hybrid orbitals of the sp³d type occur in sets of four.

Valence bond theory predicts that tin will use _____ hybrid orbitals in SnCl₃^-.

In one sentence state the basic principle of valence bond theory.

What type of hybridization is needed to explain why ethyne (acetylene,C₂H₂),is linear?

Keys to the Study of Chemistry

The Components of Matter

Stoichiometry of Formulas and Equations

Three Major Classes of Chemical Reactions

Gases and the Kinetic-Molecular Theory

Thermochemistry: Energy Flow and Chemical Change

Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

Electron Configuration and Chemical Periodicity

Models of Chemical Bonding

The Shapes of Molecules

Intermolecular Forces: Liquids,solids,and Phase Changes

The Properties of Solutions

The Main-Group Elements: Applying Principles of Bonding and Structure

Organic Compounds and the Atomic Properties of Carbon

Kinetics: Rates and Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions

Equilibrium: the Extent of Chemical Reactions

Acid-Base Equilibria

Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems

Thermodynamics: Entropy, free Energy, and the Direction of Chemical Reactions

Electrochemistry: Chemical Change and Electrical Work

The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds

Nuclear Reactions and Their Applications

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Exam 11: Theories of Covalent Bonding

The angles between sp2 hybrid orbitals are 109.5°.

A molecule with the formula AX2 uses _________ to form its bonds.

According to molecular orbital (MO)theory,the twelve outermost electrons in the O2 molecule are distributed as follows:

According to valence bond theory,which of the following molecules involves sp2 hybridization of orbitals on the central atom? (central atom is bold)

Valence bond theory predicts that sulfur will use _____ hybrid orbitals in sulfur dioxide,SO2.

Hybrid orbitals of the sp3d type occur in sets of four.

Valence bond theory predicts that tin will use _____ hybrid orbitals in SnCl3-.

In one sentence state the basic principle of valence bond theory.

What type of hybridization is needed to explain why ethyne (acetylene,C2H2),is linear?

Keys to the Study of Chemistry

The Components of Matter

Stoichiometry of Formulas and Equations

Three Major Classes of Chemical Reactions

Gases and the Kinetic-Molecular Theory

Thermochemistry: Energy Flow and Chemical Change

Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

Electron Configuration and Chemical Periodicity

Models of Chemical Bonding

The Shapes of Molecules

Intermolecular Forces: Liquids,solids,and Phase Changes

The Properties of Solutions

The Main-Group Elements: Applying Principles of Bonding and Structure

Organic Compounds and the Atomic Properties of Carbon

Kinetics: Rates and Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions

Equilibrium: the Extent of Chemical Reactions

Acid-Base Equilibria

Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems

Thermodynamics: Entropy, free Energy, and the Direction of Chemical Reactions

Electrochemistry: Chemical Change and Electrical Work

The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds

Nuclear Reactions and Their Applications

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The angles between sp² hybrid orbitals are 109.5°.

A molecule with the formula AX₂ uses _________ to form its bonds.

According to molecular orbital (MO)theory,the twelve outermost electrons in the O₂ molecule are distributed as follows:

According to valence bond theory,which of the following molecules involves sp² hybridization of orbitals on the central atom? (central atom is bold)

Valence bond theory predicts that sulfur will use _____ hybrid orbitals in sulfur dioxide,SO₂.

Hybrid orbitals of the sp³d type occur in sets of four.

Valence bond theory predicts that tin will use _____ hybrid orbitals in SnCl₃^-.

What type of hybridization is needed to explain why ethyne (acetylene,C₂H₂),is linear?