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6.E: Exercises

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    Ions: Transfer of Electrons

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\)

    Matching: Identify each of the following as a cation, anion, or neutral atom. You can use the build atom PhET simulation to practice.

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    b. 1b.PNG

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    d. 1d.PNG

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{2}\)

    Matching: Match the following bond feature with the correct type of bond (ionic or covalent):

    a. Transfer of electrons

    b. Sharing of electrons

    c. Involves molecules only

    d. Involves ions only

    e. Metals present

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{3}\)

    The charge of an ion with 13 protons and 11 electrons is?

    a. 1+

    b. 2+

    c. 3+

    d. 4+

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{4}\)

    The charge of an ion with 12 protons and 10 electrons is?

    a. 1+

    b. 2+

    c. 3+

    d. 4+

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{5}\)

    Which of the following atoms would lose electrons to other atoms when they form ionic bonds (check all that apply)?

    a. \(\ce{Mg}\)

    b. \(\ce{Cl}\)

    c. \(\ce{O}\)

    d. \(\ce{Li}\)

    e. \(\ce{S}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{6}\)

    Which of the following atoms would form covalent bonds (check all that apply)?

    a. \(\ce{Mg}\)

    b. \(\ce{Cl}\)

    c. \(\ce{O}\)

    d. \(\ce{Li}\)

    e. \(\ce{S}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{7}\)

    Match the formula and symbol of an ion with each of the following descriptions:

    a. 13 protons and 10 electrons: __________

    b. 13 protons and 13 electrons: __________

    c. 14 protons and 14 electrons: __________

    d. 15 protons and 15 electrons: __________

    e. 15 protons and 18 electrons: __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{8}\)

    Fill in each blank with a suitable one word:

    a. When an atom gains electron(s) an ion with a _______ charge is formed.

    b. When an atom loses electron(s) an ion with a _______ charge is formed.

    c. Elements in group 1A form ions by (losing/gaining) ______ a total of ______ electrons.

    d. Elements in group 3A form ions by (losing/gaining) ______ a total of ______ electrons.

    e. Elements in group 5A form ions by (losing/gaining) ______ a total of ______ electrons.

    f. Elements in group 7A form ions by (losing/gaining) ______ a total of ______ electrons.

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{9}\)

    How many protons and electrons are in each of the following ions?

    \(\ce{Sr^{2+}}\): __________

    \(\ce{Cl^{-}}\): __________

    \(\ce{As^{3+}}\): __________

    Ionic Compounds

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{10}\)

    In ionic compounds lose their valence electrons to form positively charged ________.

    a. Metals; anions

    b. Nonmetals; cations

    c. Metals; polyatomic ions

    d. Nonmetals; anions

    e. Metals; cations

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{11}\)

    Which of the following is the correct formula for the ion that would form between calcium and phosphorous? (Hint: you must first figure out the ionic charge for each).

    a. \(\ce{CaP}\)

    b. \(\ce{Ca2P}\)

    c. \(\ce{Ca3P}\)

    d. \(\ce{Ca3P2}\)

    e. \(\ce{Ca2P3}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{12}\)

    Lithium carbonate is used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. What is the chemical formula of lithium carbonate?

    a. \(\ce{LiCO}\)

    b. \(\ce{Li2CO3}\)

    c. \(\ce{Li(CO3)2}\)

    d. \(\ce{Li2CO}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{13}\)

    Which of the following is the correct formula for the ion that would form between iron(III) and sulfur? (Hint: you must first figure out the ionic charge for each).

    a. \(\ce{FeS}\)

    b. \(\ce{Fe3S}\)

    c. \(\ce{Fe2S3}\)

    d. \(\ce{Fe3S2}\)

    e. \(\ce{Fe(III)S2}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{14}\)

    An ionic compound is formed from the interaction of a ______ and ______.

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{15}\)

    Is \(\ce{NH4Cl}\) ionic compound or molecular compound?

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{16}\)

    Although all atoms in \(\ce{NH4Cl}\) are nonmetal, \(\ce{NH4Cl}\) is ionic compound. What is the reason?

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{17}\)

    Although \(\ce{NH4Cl}\) is an ionic compound, we can find covalent bonds in this compound. How is it possible for covalent bond exist in an ionic compound?

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{18}\)

    Select all that apply. Which of the following combinations can likely interact to form an ionic compound.

    a. Sodium and potassium

    b. Lithium and calcium

    c. Oxygen and nitrogen

    d. Calcium and nitrogen

    e. Sodium and oxygen

    f. Carbon and chlorine

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{19}\)

    What is the charge of the cation in \(\ce{TiO2}\)?

    a. 2+

    b. 2-

    c. 4+

    d. 4-

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{20}\)

    What is the charge of the cation in \(\ce{MnO2}\)?

    a. 2+

    b. 2-

    c. 4+

    d. 4-

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{21}\)

    What is the charge of the cation in \(\ce{FeO}\)?

    a. 2+

    b. 2-

    c. 4+

    d. 4-

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{22}\)

    What is the charge of the cation in \(\ce{SrO}\)?

    a. 2+

    b. 2-

    c. 4+

    d. 4-

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{23}\)

    What is the charge of the cation in \(\ce{Fe2O3}\)?

    a. 2-

    b. 2+

    c. 3+

    d. 3-

    Naming, Writing Ionic formulas

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{24}\)

    Consider the elements sulfur and potassium.

    a. Identify each as a metal or a nonmetal.

    b. State the number of valence electrons for each.

    c. State the number of electrons that must be lost or gained for each to achieve an octet.

    d. Write the symbol, including its ionic charge, and the name for each ion.

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{25}\)

    Write the symbols for the ions and the correct formula for the ionic compound that would form when each of the following react:

    a. calcium and oxygen

    b. magnesium and phosphorus

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{26}\)

    Write the name for each of the following compounds:

    a. \(\ce{Mn2S3}\)

    b. \(\ce{SnF4}\)

    c. \(\ce{Cu2O}\)

    d. \(\ce{Cr2O3}\)

    e. \(\ce{TiO2}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{27}\)

    What is the name of the cation in \(\ce{FeO}\)? __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{28}\)

    What is the name of the cation in \(\ce{TiO2}\)? __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{29}\)

    The correct formula for a compound comprised of \(\ce{Fe^{3+}}\) and sulfur is: __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{30}\)

    Write chemical formulas for the following compounds:

    a. Lithium oxide: __________

    b. Zinc bromide: __________

    c. Iron (III) sulfide: __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{31}\)

    Name the following ionic compounds:

    a. \(\ce{MnCl3}\): __________

    b. \(\ce{PbO2}\): __________

    c. \(\ce{KCl}\): __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{32}\)

    Provide a systematic name for each of the following compounds

    a. \(\ce{Al2S3}\): __________

    b. \(\ce{CaO}\): __________

    c. \(\ce{Ba3P2}\): __________

    d. \(\ce{NaBr}\): __________

    e. \(\ce{Na3P}\): __________

    f. \(\ce{NH4NO3}\): __________

    g. \(\ce{Ca3(PO4)2}\): __________

    h. \(\ce{Fe2(CO3)_3}\): __________

    i. \(\ce{PbO}\): __________

    j. \(\ce{PbO2}\): __________

    Polyatomic Ions

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{33}\)

    In some ionic compounds, when a metal can form two or more types of ions, we cannot predict the __________ from the group number. Therefore, a roman numeral that is equal to the __________ is placed in parentheses immediately after the name of the metal, for example, \(\ce{Fe^{2+}}\) is called iron(II).

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{34}\)

    Matching: Match the polyatomic formula to its correct name from the list: phosphate, carbonate, sulfate, ammonium, sulfite.

    a. \(\ce{SO^{2-}_3}\): __________

    b. \(\ce{CO^{2-}_3}\): __________

    c. \(\ce{SO^{2-}_4}\): __________

    d. \(\ce{PO^{3-}_4}\): __________

    e. \(\ce{NH^{1+}_4}\): __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{35}\)

    Aluminum hydroxide present in antacid is used in Mylanta to treat acid indigestion. Identify the polyatomic ion present in this particular antacid.

    a. \(\ce{SO^{2-}_4}\)

    b. \(\ce{OH^{-}}\)

    c. \(\ce{AlOH^{2-}}\)

    d. \(\ce{ClO^{-}_4}\)

    e. None of these

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{36}\)

    The correct name of the compound comprised of \(\ce{Gd^{3+}}\) and \(\ce{SO_3^{2-}}\) is:

    a. Gold (III) sulfide

    b. Gold sulfate

    c. Gold (III) sulfite

    d. Gadolinium sulfite

    e. Gadolinium sulfate

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{37}\)

    Match the following polyatomic ions with their corresponding names.

    Polyatomic ions Names

    a. \(\ce{OH-}\)

    b. \(\ce{NO2-}\)

    c. \(\ce{NO3-}\)

    d. \(\ce{NH4+}\)

    e. \(\ce{CO3^{2-}}\)

    f. \(\ce{PO4^{3-}}\)

    g. \(\ce{PO3^{3-}}\)

    h. \(\ce{SO4^{2-}}\)

    Phosphite

    Carbonate

    Phosphate

    Sulfate

    Hydroxide

    Nitrate

    Ammonium

    Nitrite

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{38}\)

    Write the formula for a compound containing the following:

    a. ammonium ions and phosphate ions

    b. iron (III) ions and bicarbonate ions

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{39}\)

    Name each of the following compounds:

    a. \(\ce{Al(OH)3}\): __________

    b. \(\ce{Cu(NO2)2}\): __________

    c. \(\ce{KClO3}\): __________

    d. \(\ce{Co3(PO4)2}\): __________

    e. \(\ce{SrSO3}\): __________

    Naming and Writing Covalent formulas

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{40}\)

    Name the following molecular compounds:

    a. \(\ce{NCl3}\): __________

    b. \(\ce{SiBr4}\): __________

    c. \(\ce{Br2O}\): __________

    d. \(\ce{S3N2}\): __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{41}\)

    Write the formula for each of the following molecular compounds:

    a. iodine pentafluoride: __________

    b. carbon diselenide: __________

    c. diboron trioxide: __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{42}\)

    Write the formula for the molecular compound dinitrogen pentoxide: __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{43}\)

    Classify each of the following compounds as ionic or molecular:

    a. \(\ce{LiH2PO4}\)

    b. \(\ce{ClF3}\)

    c. \(\ce{Mg(ClO2)}\)

    d. \(\ce{NI3}\)

    e. \(\ce{Ca(HSO3)2}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{44}\)

    Name the following compounds:

    a. \(\ce{CS2}\): __________

    b. \(\ce{PBr3}\): __________

    c. \(\ce{N2O3}\): __________

    d. \(\ce{CCl4}\): __________

    e. \(\ce{N2O}\): __________

    f. \(\ce{SO3}\): __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{45}\)

    Write the formula for each of the following compounds:

    a. Phosphorus pentachloride

    b. Dichlorine oxide

    c. Dinitrogen difluoride

    d. Sulfur hexafluoride

    e. Nitrogen triiodide

    f. Silicon tetrachloride

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{46}\)

    Write the formula for each of the following compounds:

    a. Phosphorus trichloride

    b. Dichlorine Heptoxide

    c. Nitrogen Dioxide

    d. Xenon Tetrafluoride

    e. Sulfur Trioxide

    f. Carbon Monoxide

    Naming, Writing Ionic, Covalent formulas

    Compound Name
    \(\ce{MnSO4}\)
    Diphosphorous tetraoxide
    Nitrous acid
    \(\ce{Al(HCO3)3}\)
    \(\ce{Ca3N2}\)
    Phosphoric acid
    \(\ce{H2S}\)
    Aluminum oxide
    \(\ce{P2Br8}\)
    \(\ce{CaCl2}\)
    \(\ce{H2CO3}\)
    Barium phosphate
    Cobalt (II) nitrate
    Pentanitrogen heptachloride
    Hydrofluoric acid
    ammonium phosphide
    Titanium (IV) phosphide
    Copper (II) nitrate hexahydrate

    Molecular Compounds and Lewis Structures

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{47}\)

    (Multi select) In the list below, select the elements that do not exist as diatomic molecules:

    a. Hydrogen

    b. Carbon

    c. Nitrogen

    d. Oxygen

    e. Sulfur

    f. Chlorine

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{48}\)

    (Multi select) In the list below, select the elements that do exist as diatomic molecules:

    a. Iodine

    b. Chlorine

    c. Phosphorus

    d. Hydrogen

    e. Bromine

    f. Magnesium

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{49}\)

    State the number of valence electrons, bonding pairs, and lone pairs in the following Lewis structure:

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    Valence electrons: __________

    Bonding pairs: __________

    Lone pairs: __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{50}\)

    Benzene is a colorless molecular compound commonly used in the United States and known to cause cancer. Determine the molecular formula of the benzene molecule based on structural formula below: (black = \(\ce{C}\), white = \(\ce{H}\), yellow = \(\ce{S}\), green = \(\ce{Cl}\)).

    clipboard_e6cda1e5a9282831ffcda71a550961917.png

    a. \(\ce{C3H4O}\)

    b. \(\ce{C3H4O6}\)

    c. \(\ce{C3H4}\)

    d. \(\ce{C6H6}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{51}\)

    How many valence electrons are present in the molecule \(\ce{SCl6}\)?

    a. 48

    b. 42

    c. 118

    d. 34

    Electronegativity and Bond Polarity

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{52}\)

    Identify the more polar bond in each pair below.

    a. \(\ce{HF}\) or \(\ce{HCl}\)

    b. \(\ce{NO}\) or \(\ce{CO}\)

    c. \(\ce{SH}\) or \(\ce{OH}\)

    d. \(\ce{CN}\) or \(\ce{NN}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{53}\)

    The most non-polar bond in the molecule shown below is:

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    a. \(\ce{O-H}\)

    b. \(\ce{C-O}\)

    c. \(\ce{C-Cl}\)

    d. \(\ce{C-Br}\)

    e. \(\ce{C-H}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{54}\)

    What is the trend of electronegativity on a periodic table?

    a. Electronegativity decreases from left to right across a period

    b. Electronegativity increases from left to right across a period

    c. Electronegativity increases down the group

    d. Electronegativity does not vary within a group

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{55}\)

    What is the most electronegative element on the periodic table? __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{56}\)

    Which of the following elements are arranged in order of increasing electronegativity from left to right?

    a. \(\ce{F, N, O, C}\)

    b. \(\ce{Mg, Cl, Si, C}\)

    c. \(\ce{Al, P, S, Cl}\)

    d. \(\ce{P, Br, O, Cl}\)

    Shapes and Polarity of Molecules

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{57}\)

    Below is the structure of acetyl chloride, drawn with bonds and electron dots. Will acetyl chloride dissolve in ethanol a polar solvent?

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    a. Yes, because acetyl chloride is a non-polar molecule

    b. Yes, because acetyl chloride is a polar molecule

    c. No because acetyl chloride is a non-polar molecule

    d. No because acetyl chloride is an ionic compound

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{58}\)

    Draw the Lewis-dot structures for each of the compounds listed below, then match the specified atom in each structure with the correct electron-group arrangement and molecular shape (please refer to your text for electron-group arrangements and molecular shapes).

    Example: For oxygen in \(\ce{H2O}\), the molecular shape is bent, and the electron-group arrangement is tetrahedral.

    The oxygen atom in \(\ce{H3COH}\)

    Electron-group: __________

    Molecular shape: __________

    The boron atom in \(\ce{BCl3}\)

    Electron-group: __________

    Molecular shape: __________

    The nitrogen atom in \(\ce{NH3}\)

    Electron-group: __________

    Molecular shape: __________

    The carbon atom in \(\ce{CF4}\)

    Electron-group: __________

    Molecular shape: __________

    The carbon atom in \(\ce{CO2}\)

    Electron-group: __________

    Molecular shape: __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{59}\)

    Fill in the blank or Matching: Complete each of the following statements for a molecule of \(\ce{CF4}\):

    a. The number of electron groups around the central atom ________.

    b. The electron geometry ________.

    c. The number of carbon atoms attached to the central \(\ce{C}\) is: ________.

    d. The shape of the molecule is

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{60}\)

    Use the molecule polarity simulation to observe the dipoles of \(\ce{HCN}\) and determine which element is the most electronegative

    a. \(\ce{H}\)

    b. \(\ce{C}\)

    c. \(\ce{N}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{61}\)

    Use the molecule polarity simulation to determine whether each of these compounds are polar or non-polar:

    a. \(\ce{CF4}\): __________

    b. \(\ce{HF}\): __________

    c. \(\ce{CH2O}\): __________

    d. \(\ce{H2O}\): __________

    e. \(\ce{CHF3}\): __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{62}\)

    Select the number of electron groups and lone pairs and use VSEPR theory to determine the shape of \(\ce{PF3}\).

    a. 4 electron groups, 1 lone pair, trigonal pyramidal

    b. 4 electron groups, 2 lone pairs, bent

    c. 3 electron groups, no lone pairs, trigonal planar

    d. 3 electron groups, 1 lone pair, bent

    Attractive Forces in Compounds

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{63}\)

    Match the boiling points (100 \(^{\circ}\)C, 1935 \(^{\circ}\)C, -34.6 \(^{\circ}\)C, 76.72 \(^{\circ}\)C)

    a. \(\ce{H2O}\)

    b. \(\ce{CaCl2}\)

    c. \(\ce{Cl2}\)

    d. \(\ce{CCl4}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{64}\)

    Rank the following molecules from least (1) to highest (4) in terms of the strength of their intermolecular forces: \(\ce{H2S}\), \(\ce{H2Te}\), \(\ce{H2O}\), \(\ce{H2Se}\).

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{65}\)

    The shape assumed by biological molecules like proteins is stabilized by intermolecular forces. Review the image of the peptide below and suggest the strongest intermolecular force involved:

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    a. ionic bonds

    b. hydrogen bonds

    c. London forces

    d. covalent bonds

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{66}\)

    Identify the main type (strongest) of intermolecular forces that are present in liquids of the following compounds: ionic bonds, dipole–dipole, hydrogen bonds, or dispersion forces.

    a. \(\ce{NBr3}\): __________

    b. \(\ce{H2O}\): __________

    c. \(\ce{Cl2}\): __________

    d. \(\ce{NaCl}\): __________

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{67}\)

    Which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point?

    a. \(\ce{CCl4}\)

    b. \(\ce{H2O}\)

    c. \(\ce{NH3}\)

    d. \(\ce{CO2}\)

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{68}\)

    Arrange the following intermolecular forces according to their strength from strongest (1) to weakest (3).

    Intermolecular Force Strength of Intermolecular Force
    Hydrogen bond
    Dispersion forces
    Dipole-dipole

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