Questions from General Chemistry

Q: For three simple molecules of your own choice, apply the rules

For three simple molecules of your own choice, apply the rules for writing Lewis structures. Write your discussion as if you are explaining the method to someone who is not familiar with Lewis structu...

Q: What does a double bond between two atoms represent in terms of

What does a double bond between two atoms represent in terms of the number of electrons shared? What does a triple bond represent? When writing a Lewis structure, explain how we recognize when a molec...

Q: Although many simple molecules fulfill the octet rule, some common molecules

Although many simple molecules fulfill the octet rule, some common molecules are exceptions to this rule. Give three examples of molecules whose Lewis structures are exceptions to the octet rule.

Q: What do we mean by the geometric structure of a molecule?

What do we mean by the geometric structure of a molecule? Draw the geometric structures of at least four simple molecules of your choosing and indicate the bond angles in the structures. Explain the m...

Q: An unknown element is a nonmetal and has a valence electron configuration

An unknown element is a nonmetal and has a valence electron configuration of ns2np4. a. How many valence electrons does this element have? b. Which of the following are possible identities for this...

Q: Which of the following has the smallest ionization energy? a

Which of the following has the smallest ionization energy? a. Se2- b. Br- c. Sr2+ d. Zr4+ e. Rb+

Q: Based on the electron configuration of the simple ions that the following

Based on the electron configuration of the simple ions that the following pairs of elements would be expected to form, predict the formula of the simple binary compound that would be formed by each pa...

Q: Draw the Lewis structure for each of the following molecules or ions

Draw the Lewis structure for each of the following molecules or ions. Indicate the number and spatial orientation of the electron pairs around the boldface atom in each formula. Predict the simple geo...

Q: Hydrogen gas and oxygen gas react violently to form water. When

Hydrogen gas and oxygen gas react violently to form water. When this occurs, a very loud noise is heard. a. Draw the Lewis structures for hydrogen gas, oxygen gas, and water. b. State whether each mo...

Q: What is an element, and what is a compound? Give

What is an element, and what is a compound? Give examples of each. What does it mean to say that a compound has a constant composition? Would samples of a particular compound here and in another part...