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You have to factor in size as well as charge. Be2+ would have a higher polarizing power since it is similar in size to Li+ but it has a higher charge. The higher charge indicates a stronger pull towards the nucleus due to the reduced amount of electrons. Hope this helps, good luck studying!

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I'm not sure if you're referencing VSEPR Names or Coordination Compound names but, either or, we have to memorize both. I doubt a sheet will be provided. Hope this helped, good luck studying!

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We should know the concept and theory differentiating strong and weak acids. As for the calculations, I feel as if it would primarily be strong acids but there is always the possibility he could throw a weak acid in there. Can't say for sure. Hope this helped, good luck studying!

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Anions: P3- < S2- < Cl- < I- ; Smallest to Largest

Cations: Ba2+ < Cs+ < Ca2+ < Li+ ; Largest to Smallest

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AX3's hybridization would be SP2.

Hybridization is simply

Linear: sp
Trigonal Planar: sp2
Tetrahedral: sp3
Trigonal Bipyramidal: sp3d
Octahedral: sp3d2

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The larger the electronegativity difference, the larger the dipole moment.

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A simple way to consider melting points is larger atom → more electrons → higher polarizability (easily distortable electron cloud) → stronger intermolecular bond → higher boiling/melting point. CHI3 is a larger atom compared to CHF3. Regarding the electronegativity question, I don't think it matter...

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You can usually tell if a molecule is polar or nonpolar based on its Lewis Structure. A good rule of thumb is that a nonpolar molecule will always be symmetrical and its dipole movements will cancel out (neutral charge). Polar molecules are not symmetrical and their dipole movements will result in a...

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You can usually tell if a molecule is polar or nonpolar based on its Lewis Structure. A good rule of thumb is that a nonpolar molecule will always be symmetrical and its dipole movements will cancel out (neutral charge). Polar molecules are not symmetrical and their dipole movements will result in a...

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Lone pairs dictate the shape of a central atom because they are providing a charge that alters the shape of the structure through repulsions. A way I think about it is that the lone pair is pushing on that central atom, moving it up/down/side-to-side, causing the entire structure to alter its shape....

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Sigma bonds can either have an S-S orbital bond, S-P orbital bond, or P-P orbital bond. They connect and overlap end-to-end. The S-S orbital bond looks like a Venn Diagram, the S-P orbital bond looks like a circle overlapping one portion of a dumbbell, and the P-P orbital bond looks like two dumbbel...

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Yeah, that's correct. A single bond will have 1 sigma bond, 0 pi bonds. A double bond will have 1 sigma bond, 1 pi bond. A triple bond will have 1 sigma bond, 2 pi bonds. Using this reasoning, we can say that a molecule with 2 double bonds and 1 triple bond will have 3 sigma bonds and 4 pi bonds.

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Single, Double, and Triple bonds are all one region of electron density. Bond type does not affect the naming of the VSEPR structure, each bond is counted as one region of electron density.

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I'm pretty sure Dr. Lavelle said it was up to our preference regarding which placement we use.

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The only way, to my knowledge, that a symmetrical structure could be polar is if the atoms on opposing sides are different elements. Other than that, symmetrical structures with the same elements on either side are usually non-polar.

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We can just answer slightly less than. I don't think we are expected to know the exact angle because it can differ from structure to structure at a minute level.

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De Broglie's hypothesis relates to the wave-like behavior that matter portrays. The reason electron diffraction supports De Broglie's hypothesis is due to the fact that the electrons are portraying properties of waves by diffracting through a crystal. Light portrays wave-like properties for the same...

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Yes, it refers only to the central atom. Electron density is counted as 1 for single, double, and triple bonds. You can utilize Electron Density in naming structures in regards to the "count" by referencing and memorizing the "counts" for names.

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An ion will never have an overall formal charge of 0. It is ideal to put the disbalance on the outer atoms to have a more stable Lewis Structure. Hope this helped out!

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Thank you!

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Nitrogen has a lower electronegativity than Oxygen so it goes in the middle.

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Electron affinity increases through a period due to the fact that, as we go through a period, there is an increasing amount of valence electrons. The affinity would be the highest at the rightmost side of the periodic table because group 7 elements only need 1 more electron to complete their octet. ...

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I don't think there are any "tricks" for resonance structures. It's pretty much just trial and error while making sure formal charges fit the structure. The only "trick" I can think of is when there are double bonds to similar elements that can be exchanged with each other such a...

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I don't think we need anything because Prof. Lavelle would have told us by now; plus, I don't think the test would be multiple choice so there would be no need for a scantron. I'm pretty sure our midterm has to be done in pen because that's how we have been doing our tests so far. Hope this helps!

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It is preferable for orbitals to be fully filled. We can do this by taking 2 electrons from s2 and give it to d8. This allows the d orbital to be fully filled and "happy".

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I'm pretty sure the shortcut is [Valence Electrons of the element] - [# of Electrons and Bonds drawn onto that specific element] = FC.

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They should be. The labels for the D-Orbitals are:
xy
yz
zx
x²y²
z²

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You should generally always convert wavelength into meters when substituting into an equation. Just remember to put your answer back into the form that the question is asking for. Hope this helps!

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They give it to us on the test. I checked my last test and it gave us the electron's mass so I'm assuming it'll be given on this test as well. However, it wouldn't hurt to memorize it. Hope this helps!

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Hey, Nicholas, there actually is a range of measurements to correlate wavelength/frequency to identify what type of wave it is. I attached an image to this post that shows the ranges. Hope this helps!

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A node is a point where the electron probability is 0. It's basically a region in a space where the wavefunction passes through. Hope this helps!

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I think the class isn't curved because, on the syllabus, there is a 500 point total grade already calculated out. Plus, I remember hearing people say that the class might not be curved. I'm not 100% sure but I hope this helps!

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The Particle in a Box problem, when solved, can give possible values of Energy and Wavefunction as well as the probability of pinpointing a particle's position inside the "box" at a specific energy level. To be honest, I am not 100% certain on how exactly to solve these kinds of problems m...

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I think we might need to know how to write basic chemical compounds -> names but I am not sure. I doubt they're expecting us to know complex compound formulas from names just yet. If your TA told you something regarding the test then you should probably take that into account because I feel like the...

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You should convert all the units to be the same before you start the problem so you're working with the same measurements. However, I do not think it matters what units your answer is in unless the question specifically asks for it. As long as the value is the same, it should not matter if your answ...

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I think it would be a good idea to put the states of the compounds because I remember Dr. Lavelle and my TA talking about how they wanted us to put the states of the compounds for HW and Tests. The question will usually give you the state of the compound by either wording it or giving you the subscr...

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Hey, Brianna, sig figs do not only refer to decimals, but they can also actually refer to any integer at all. Keep these 3 rules in mind: 1) All nonzero numbers are significant Ex) 1,2,3,4,5, ... 2) When a zero is surrounded by nonzero numbers, it is considered significant. This can also apply to mo...

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Avogadro's number has a constant value of 6.022 x 10^23. Because Avogadro's number is constant, its significant numbers in any given problem would not change. You can use either 6.02 x 10^23 or 6.022 x 10^23 but, since the solutions manual uses 6.022 x 10^23, I think it would be better to use that v...

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Re: Charge versus size

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Re: Strong Acids

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Re: CH2O hybridization

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