Use Lewis symbols and structures to explain the formation of the following covalently bonded compound.
Phosphorus pentachloride
Important Questions on Models
Use Lewis symbols and structures to explain the formation of the following covalently bonded compound.
Oxygen difluoride
Use Lewis symbols and structures to explain the formation of the following covalently bonded compound.
Carbon dioxide
Consider the compounds in given below. Can you make the distinction between electrons involved directly in bonding and lone pairs of electrons not required for the formation of the covalent bond? Which molecules have lone pairs of electrons and how many?
a) Methane b) Hydrogen bromide c) Phosphorus pentachloride d) Oxygen difluoride e) Carbon dioxide
Outline the difference between ionic, covalent and metallic bonding focusing on the following: electrical conductivity as a solid.
Outline the difference between ionic, covalent and metallic bonding focusing on the following: Melting point.
Outline the difference between ionic, covalent and metallic bonding focusing on the following: Solubility in water.
Draw a diagram of metallic bonding and use this to explain the following physical property of a metal:
Electrical conductivity
Draw a diagram of metallic bonding and use this to explain the following physical properties of a metal:
Malleability
