4.7 - Practice Problems
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Practice Questions
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What is the electron configuration for sodium (Na)?
💡 Hint: Count the total electrons in each shell.
What ion does magnesium (Mg) typically form?
💡 Hint: Consider its group on the periodic table.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which type of bond involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?
💡 Hint: Think about how ions are formed.
True or False: Hydrogen bonding is the weakest intermolecular force.
💡 Hint: Compare it with London dispersion forces.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider the compound formed from potassium (K) and oxygen (O). Predict the empirical formula and provide a brief rationale.
💡 Hint: Look at the charges of the ions to find the correct ratio.
Given a compound contains covalent bonds and has the formula C₄H₁₀, determine its molecular geometry and polarity.
💡 Hint: Consider how molecular symmetry influences overall polarity.
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