Question

1.Build or draw the Lewis structure for each of the molecules listed below.

Answer 1

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Allright for H2O: - The central atom is? --> the oxygen atom - How many atoms are bonded to the central atom? --> 2 hydrogen atoms - How many lone pairs of electrons are on the central atom? --> O has 6 electrons and has 2 single bonds, so 2 pairs - How many single bonds are there in this molecule? --> 2 - How many multiple bonds (double and/or triple) are there in this molecule? --> none For each of your molecules, answer the following questions: 1. Determine the electronegativity between the atoms of each molecule. Electronegativity O = 3.44 Electronegativity H = 2.20 3.44-2.20=1.24, so the electronegativity between O and H = 1.24 2. Identify the bond as either ionic or covalent. Electronegativity of 0.0-1.7 = covalent Electronegativity of 1.7-3.3 = ionic So it's a covalent bond 3. State whether the molecule is polar or non polar. Electronegativity of 0.5-1.7= polar covalent 4. Identify the structure as having hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole moments or London dispersion forces (LDF). H2O = hydrogen bonding