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The least electronegative, an one capable of making the most bond should be in the center.

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megangeorge-1F wrote:what is the difference between something being ionic or dipole?

I believe the difference between ionic and dipole is that ionic is a force between an ion and polar molecule, while dipole is between a hydrogen bond that is slightly positive on one molecule and slightly negative on another.

Megan Phan 1K

The Lewis structure should have C as the central atom. C should have a double bond with S and single bonds to the 2 Fs.

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You're looking for regions of electron density. When looking at the VSEPR formula for SO2 you see it would be AX2E (3 total) which in turn will equal to sp2

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It is more stable for N in N2H4 to not have double bond. So N will have 3 bonds w H and 1 lone pair. This is trigonal pyramidal which is equal to 107 degrees. C2H4 would be able to have a double bond hence the different answers.

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If one of the molecule's components has a negative charge, the entire compound takes on the charge as a whole.

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With 2 lone pairs and 4 bonds with F, totals up to 6. So it would be sp3d2 hybridization

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Did you know that you can cool yourself to -273.15˚C and still be 0 K?

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Frequency is like multiple cycles over a time. While a cycle is just when a wave completes a whole period

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HI would be the stronger acid, as iodine's atomic radius is much larger than Cl's. So iodine is more evenly distributed when ionized

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Why are the angles for C2H4 120 degrees instead of 109.5? I thought it was tetrahedral.

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A strong acid can completely disassociate in water. As they have hydrogen ions, the higher the hydrogen concentration, the lower the pH is. In a compound it is dependent on the H bond and the negative ion.

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An ion is an particle that has a charge, positive or negative. If there's no charge, it's not an ion. In a compound, it is usually at the end.

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I think it is fine to use it interchangeably. It would be safe to memorize the polyatomic ions as we need their charges to find the oxidation number and create our formula. However, I don't think it's too imperative. Hopefully, they're providing it for the most part.

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Typically you do not have to be that specific. However, I believe in my section it was said 1 lone pair is more than 109.5 and 2 is less than 109.5 too.

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For practice, I wrote these on my periodic table while studying, and over time you see the pattern and are able to memorize easier.

Group 1: +1
Group 2: +2
Ag: + Zn: +2
Group 13: +3
Group 14: 0
Group 15: -3
Group 16: -2
Group 17: -1

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Chlorine is the central atom, and for central atoms you want the formal charge to be 0. The negative charge should be on the others, especially in this instance O is more electronegative than Cl.

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The s-character means the single bond, or sigma in the hybridization. Like sp, half is s-character and the other half is p-character.Or in sp3 its 1/4 s-character and 3/4 p-character. When there are more s-characters in a bond, the bond grows shorter yet stronger. It's all about the atom amount, jus...

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Should the shape for ClO3+ really be trigonal bipyramidal? There's two bonding pairs and 1 nonbonding pair, AX2E1. Shouldn't it be bent? I searched for reasoning but it doesn't make sense to me...

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The material on Test 2 wil cover Chapter 1 to 1.5 "(wave and photon properties of light; Einstein equation; photoelectric effect; Bohr frequency condition; atomic spectra (electronic transitions); wave and particle properties of electrons, protons, etc.; DeBroglie equation)". This was all ...

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Intensity is the measurable amount of a property, such as brightness. While light is a range of electromagnetic radiation detectable by the human eye. Intensity can be a property of light, and more information can be found in 1.2 of the textbook.

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Those three terms do not mean the same thing. Temperature is a property that tells you the degree of heat in an object. Brightness is a property that tells you the extent of light reflection there is of an object. Intensity is how concentrated/how much of there in temperature of brightness. So it co...

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In my own experience, reading the textbook helps me to clear up any confusions I have. When you already have the foundations from going to lecture down, reading the textbook solidifies any small misconceptions or reaffirms what you know. It's good to read it in order to absolutely make sure you are ...

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Covalent bond is a bond between two nonmetals, while an ionic bond is a bond between a nonmetal and a metal. You're able to easily discern this by looking at the elements of the equation from the periodic table.

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I like to record out the amount for each element on each side, it makes it more clear to me and helps with memory. It is a good way to refer back to proper numbers and assure you're on the right track for calculations.

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There's no difference between reactant or reagent, these these terms are used interchangeably and do not mean anything different.

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Since C2- has extra electrons, the negative charge gives it a stronger, stable bond that makes it harder to pull an electron away. In valence electrons, there are 8 VE for C2- and 4 VE for C2+.

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The amount of significant figures you need is dependent on the equation you're solving. The number you use is the least number of decimal places for your answer. However, it is not always the case, you need to know the proper mathematical operation rules to determine case by case.

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Significant figures are important because it normalizes different data sets throughout calculations, because as you do more calculations the data becomes less precise. Therefore, significant figures allow for more precision.

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Typically, I prefer to write it out in a long line just so I can see it all in one condensed space. However, it really is up to your own preference, and doesn't matter as long as you personally understand the material.

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Dimensional analysis is essential throughout all of chemistry. We frequently receive values that can't immediately be applied to the equation problem, unless you convert it to it's proper value. It is then you are able to apply it to your equation/problem and solve. For instance, meters to kilometer...

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