Exam 10: Chemical Bonding I: Basic Concepts

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Which of the following statements correctly describe the basic concepts and uses of VSEPR theory: I. The VSEPR theory is used for estimating bond angles. II. The VSEPR theory is used for predicting electronegativities. III. The VSEPR theory is helpful in predicting polarity. IV. The VSEPR theory states that electron pairs repel each other. V.The VSEPR theory uses valence electron counting for structure prediction.

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Given the bond enthalpies Cl-Cl (243), C-Cl (339), H-Cl (431),C-H (414) all in kJ/mol, estimate ΔH for the following reaction: CH4(g) + Cl2(g) → CH3Cl(g) + HCl(g)

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Valence electrons are:

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After drawing the Lewis dot structure for CH3Cl, determine the number of single bonds, double bonds, and lone pairs on the central atom.

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After drawing the Lewis dot structure of HCN, pick the INCORRECT statement from the following.

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Which of the following must be paramagnetic?

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A Lewis structure is a combination of Lewis symbols representing either the transfer or the sharing of electrons in a chemical bond.

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What is the correct molecular geometry for silicon atom in disilane Si2H6?

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Write a Lewis structure for sodium iodide.

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Which of the following molecules is nonpolar?

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Which of the following species contains a triple bond?

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In a Lewis structure, a terminal atom is bonded to two or more atoms.

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What is the formal charge on N in NO3-?

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Choose the correct statement about the compound SO2.

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Compound EX4 reacts with Y2 giving two products: EX3Y and XY. Calculate the E-X bond enthalpy if the reaction liberates 243.6 kJ/mol and other bond enthalpies are: Y-Y 109 kJ/mol, X-Y 123.1 kJ/mol and E-Y 290 kJ/mol.

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Write a Lewis structure for BaO.

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Write a Lewis structure for barium fluoride.

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Given the bond enthalpies I-Cl (209), H-H (435), H-I (297), and H-Cl (431) in kJ/mol, compute ΔH° in kJ/mol for: ICl3(g) + 2 H2(g) → HI(g) + 3 HCl(g)

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Which of the following has a molecular structure best described as involving an "incomplete octet"?

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Which compound would be expected to have the shortest carbon-carbon bond?

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