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What is an ionic compound.

Important Questions on Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

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Draw a geometric diagram for the formation of MgCl2 from magnesium and chlorine by transfer of electrons.
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The electronic configuration of element X is 2, 8, 8, 1 and the electronic configuration of element Y is 2, 8, 7. Then the type of bond formed between these two elements is

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Draw the electron dot diagram for the compound given below. Represent the electrons by (.) and (x) in the diagram.

  • Calcium oxide [Atomic No. of Ca=20 and O=8]
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In which of the following compounds there is no existence of molecules? 
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Ionic compounds in a solid-state do not conduct electricity, whereas molten states are good conductors of electricity. Give reason.
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One among them is an example for insulators in solid state but conductor in molten state.
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Explain the formation of sodium chloride (NaCl) by transfer of electrons.
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The following table represents the elements and the atomic number. With reference to this, answer the following using only the alphabets given in the table.

Element Atomic number
P 13
Q 7
R 10

Name the element which forms an ionic compound with chlorine.

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What should be the correct order of lattice energy values of the following alkali halides?

LiCl,KI,KCland NaCl

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Why the bond in sodium chloride cannot be expressed as Na-Cl?
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Which of the following compounds contain(s) no covalent bond(s)?

KCl, PH3, O2, B2H6, H2SO4
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By giving example of an Ionic compound show that its ions do not obey the octet rule. 
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Maximum bond angle at nitrogen is present in which of the following?
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The compound(s) with two lone pairs of electrons on the central atom is (are)
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For the molecules LiF,N2, K2O and ClF3, what is the correct arrangement of bonds in order of increasing ionic character?

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Which of the following contains both covalent and ionic bonds?