Chemistry 141 Name __________________

Hour Exam 4
Fall, 2004

There are 120 points on this exam. All multiple choice questions are worth five points
each. For all other questions, the point value is in parentheses at the end of the question.

1. a. Arrange the following in order of increasing ionization energy: (6)

He Pt P Na S F

b. Arrange the following in order of increasing size: (6)

Mg+2 H Se-2 F-1 Se I

2. In which of the following compounds is the bonding ionic?

a. HF
b. CH4
c. H2O
d. N2O5
e. NaH

3. Given the species: N2 , CO , CN-1 , NO+1, which of the following statements is

false?
a. The species are all diatomic.
b. The atoms in each species are joined by a triple bond
c. The species are all linear.
d. The bond in each case is polar.
e. The species are all isoelectronic.

4. How many of the following is/are planar (all atoms in the same plane) ?
SO3 PH3 BrF4-1 BCl3 SiH4

a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
e. 0
5. a. PF5 exists but NF5 does not. Using complete sentences, suggest an
explanation for this. (5)

b. Some chemists do NOT classify Zn as a transition element even though

it is in the same section of the periodic table as transition elements. Using
complete sentences explain what makes Zn DIFFERENT than the
transition elements. (5)

6. On the axes below, sketch and label a p – p σ overlap and a p – p π overlap.

(5)
7. Answer the questions about the molecule represented below: (2 each)

H H
 _ 
H - C = C - C - O - C - C - C≡N:
   ¯  
H H H :O: H
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

a. How many sigma (σ ) bonds are in the molecule? ___________

b. What is the C - O - C bond angle in the center of the molecule?

c. How many pi (π ) bonds are there in the molecule? __________

d. What is the C1 - C2 - H angle? _____________

e. Is the molecule polar or nonpolar? _____________

f. Calculate the formal charge on atoms 5 and 8 in the chain.

F.C.(atom 5):

F.C.(atom 8):

8. In each pair of bonds indicate the more polar bond and use an arrow to show the
direction of polarity in each bond. The point of the arrow should be towards the
negative end of the bond. (3 each)

a. C-O C-N

b. B-H B-I

c. B-O P-S
9. Draw any Lewis structures you use to arrive at an answer.
a. Which has the strongest ionic bond: MgO or RbI
Explain your answer. (5)

b. Which nitrogen- oxygen bond will require the most energy to completely
break: NO2+1 or H2NOH
Explain your answer. (5)

c. Which molecule has the higher bond order? CO3-2 or CO2

Explain. (5)
10. For each of the following draw the Lewis structure and answer the questions. If
resonance structures are possible, draw them. The first LDS is worth 5 points.
Each question is worth one point. A resonance structure is 3 points.

a. ICl4+ electronic geometry:

molecular geometry:

bond angles: (list all)

resonance? (yes or no)

b. XeOF4 (Xe is central) electronic geometry:

molecular geometry:

polar or nonpolar:

bond angles: (list all)

c. CNO-1 electronic geometry:

molecular geometry:

bond angle:

resonance? Yes or no
d. CH3CH(OH)COOH Electronic geometry: at C #3

Molecular geometry: at C #3

Bond angles: at C #3

Polar or nonpolar: