Textbook Question
Using Lewis symbols and Lewis structures, make a sketch of the formation of NCl3 from N and Cl atoms, showing valence-shell electrons. (e) How many lone pairs of electrons are in the NCl3 molecule?
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Ch.8 - Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding
Chapter 8, Problem 35b
(b) How many bonding electrons are in the structure?
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Step 1: Understand the concept of bonding electrons. Bonding electrons are the electrons that are shared between atoms in a molecule, forming covalent bonds.
Step 2: Identify the molecule or compound in question. Without this information, we cannot proceed further.
Step 3: Draw the Lewis structure of the molecule. This will help visualize the arrangement of atoms and the distribution of electrons.
Step 4: Count the number of covalent bonds in the Lewis structure. Each covalent bond consists of two bonding electrons.
Step 5: Multiply the number of covalent bonds by two to find the total number of bonding electrons in the structure.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Bonding Electrons
Bonding electrons are the electrons that are involved in the formation of chemical bonds between atoms. These electrons are typically found in pairs and are shared between atoms in covalent bonds or transferred in ionic bonds. Understanding the number of bonding electrons is crucial for determining the stability and reactivity of a molecule.
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Lewis Structures
Lewis structures are diagrams that represent the arrangement of atoms and the distribution of electrons in a molecule. They illustrate how bonding and lone pairs of electrons are organized, allowing chemists to visualize the connectivity and electron sharing between atoms. Analyzing a Lewis structure helps identify the number of bonding electrons present.
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Valence Electrons
Valence electrons are the outermost electrons of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding. The number of valence electrons determines how an atom interacts with others, influencing its ability to form bonds. Knowing the valence electron count is essential for constructing Lewis structures and understanding the bonding characteristics of a molecule.
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Using Lewis symbols and Lewis structures, diagram the formation of PF3 from P and F atoms, showing valence-shell electrons. (a) How many valence electrons does P have initially? (c) How many valence electrons surround the P in the PF3 molecule? (d) How many valence electrons surround each P in the PF3 molecule?
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Textbook Question
Using Lewis symbols and Lewis structures, diagram the formation of PF3 from P and F atoms, showing valence-shell electrons. (e) Does PF3 obey the octet rule?
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Textbook Question
(c) Would you expect the O—O bond in O2 to be shorter or longer than the O—O bond in compounds that contain an O—O single bond? Explain.
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Textbook Question
(a) Construct a Lewis structure for hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, in which each atom achieves an octet of electrons.
Textbook Question
(c) Do you expect the O—O bond in H2O2 to be longer or shorter than the O—O bond in O2? Explain.
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