Answer: C) Bent or angular, polar
Explanation:
The central atom oxygen has two lone pairs and two bond pairs in . The number of electron pairs are 4, that means the hybridization will be and the electronic geometry of the molecule will be tetrahedral. But as there are two lone pair of atoms around the central oxygen atom, repulsion between lone and bond pair of electrons is more and hence the molecular geometry will be bent shape.
The compound is polar as the net dipole moment of oxygen - fluoride bonds do not cancel each other out.
Since this process involves a matter-state change from solid to liquid, melting is occurring.
Ionic compounds have very strong intermolecular 'bonds': this is because it is formed by a metal atom donating one or more electrons to a non-metal atom in order to result in complete valence shells, with the effect that opposite ions are formed (opposites attract). Hence a large input of energy is needed to overcome these 'bonds' and form a liquid from the giant solid ionic lattice - therefore ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points.
Conversely a covalent bond occurs between two non-metal atoms - unlike ionic compounds which form giant ionic structures, covalent bonds are used to form molecules. These only have weak intermolecular forces, which need a small energy input to overcome: therefore the melting and boiling points will be much lower.
Considering that the compound has been taken from the freezer, which is 0 degrees celcius or lower, the state change has occurred at a low temperature. This makes it extremely likely that the compound is covalent.
In conclusion, the correct answer is d.
Answer/Explanation:
Experimental investigations are the best type of scientific investigation to demonstrate cause-and-effect relationships because they allow the investigator to actively manipulate variables and control conditions. This change can be measured to gather evidence to support or refute the cause-and-effect relationship. Experimental investigations also use a control group a group that does not receive the factor being tested for comparison.