Which of the following compounds has only single bonds? I) N2 II) O2 III) H2 IV) CH4
III, IV
III only
IV only
I and II
2. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
Compounds with which of the following elements are exceptions to the octet rule in drawing Lewis structures? H, Be, B, C, N, O, F
H only
H, Be, and B
H, Be, B, and C
C, N, O, and F
3. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
The PF5 molecule exists, whereas NF5 does not. Which one of the following is the BEST explanation for this fact?
The first five ionization energies of nitrogen are too high, but those of phosphorus are not.
Phosphorus has a lower electronegativity than nitrogen.
PF5 is polar, whereas NF5 is not.
Phosphorus can use d orbitals in bonding, whereas nitrogen cannot.
4. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
Draw the Lewis structure for the hydroxide ion, OH-1. What is the total number of valence electrons what does the charge imply?
8 valence electrons; an electron has been gained
6 valence electrons; an electron has been lost
6 valence electrons; an electron has been gained
8 valence electrons; an electron has been lost
5. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
Which is the correct Lewis structure of the chlorine atom and the ion it forms?
A
B
C
D
6. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
Which of the following is the correct Lewis structure of magnesium chloride?
A
B
C
D
7. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
Which of the following is the correct Lewis formula for molecular oxygen (O2)?
A
B
C
D
8. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
Which of the following is the correct Lewis formula for molecular fluorine (F2)?
A
B
C
D
9. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
Draw the Lewis structure for a molecule of hydrogen cyanide (HCN). How many single bonds, double bonds, triple bonds, and lone pairs of electrons are on the central atom?
1, 0, 1, 0
1, 1, 0, 1
2, 0, 0, 2
2, 1, 0, 0
10. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
Among the following molecules, which has the strongest bonds?