Structure and Bonding
What is the shape of a molecule with a central atom surrounded by six electron pairs?
Octahedral
Which type of bond results from the sharing of electrons between atoms?
Covalent
In a polar covalent bond, electrons are shared...
Partially
Which type of bonding involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?
Ionic
The bond angle in a water molecule is closest to...
104.5 degrees
Which type of bonding involves the attraction between oppositely charged ions?
Ionic
A molecule with a symmetrical charge distribution is...
Nonpolar
Which type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?
Ionic
The bond length between two atoms is determined by...
The size of the atoms and the type of bond
What is the geometry of a molecule with 3 electron pairs around the central atom?
Trigonal Planar