Chemical Bonding | MCQs

Explanation

• The diagram that shows atoms are bonded with the same electronegativity is: A -----:----- B.
• In this representation, the bond is shown with a symmetrical distribution of electrons.
• It suggesting that the atoms have the same or very similar electronegativity.

Explanation

• Lone pairs are electron pairs that are not shared by atoms in a covalent bond.
• They are pairs of electrons that are localized on a single atom and are not involved in bonding.
• Lone pairs are also known as non-bonding pairs or free pairs.

Explanation

• The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer energy level, which typically corresponds to eight electrons in the valence shell.
• This rule is a fundamental principle in chemistry and is used to explain the formation of chemical bonds and the structure of molecules.

Explanation

• Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract a shared pair of electrons in a covalent bond.
• It measures the ability of an atom to pull electrons towards itself.

Explanation

• Electronic configuration refers to the distribution of electrons within an atom or molecule.
• It shows how the electrons are arranged in different energy levels (shells) and sublevels (orbitals) around the nucleus.

Explanation

• H2 is only a homo atomic [homo: same] molecule.
• Rest three are hetero atomic [hetero: different] molecules).

Explanation

A diatomic molecule is a molecule composed of two atoms, either of the same element (homogeneous) or different elements (heterogeneous).

Examples of diatomic molecules include:

• Hydrogen (H2)
• Oxygen (O2)
• Nitrogen (N2)