determining which bonds are in a molecule
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determining which bonds are in a molecule
In order to determine which bonds are in a molecule, do you just have to write out the electron configuration of each atom and compare them?
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Re: determining which bonds are in a molecule
Yes, by writing out the electron configuration you will be able to know the number of valence electrons, which is the key in determining what bonds are present.
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Re: determining which bonds are in a molecule
Yes, you also have to write out lewis structures to determine if bonds are single, double, or triple- and then showing sigma versus pi bonds!
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Re: determining which bonds are in a molecule
Yes! You would have to write it out to find out the number of valence electrons, then you add them all up to figure out how many you need to place around your molecule.
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Re: determining which bonds are in a molecule
If you're referring to a lewis structure, then yes, counting each valence electron is the way to go. However, if you're looking to see if a molecule has ionic or covalent bonds then you look at the electronegativity differences.
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