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Chapter 6: Problem 4

What term is used to describe the situation when two or more correct Lewis structures represent a molecule?

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The term is Resonance.

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Recall Chemistry Concept

Consider the fundamental chemistry concepts about molecular structures and their representation. When there are two or more valid Lewis structures that represent a molecule, this situation is described by a specific term in chemistry.

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Name the following covalent compounds. a. \(\mathrm{SF}_{4}\) b. \(\mathrm{XeF}_{4}\) c. \(\mathrm{PBr}_{5}\) d. \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}\) e. \(\mathrm{Si}_{3} \mathrm{N}_{4}\)

How does a covalent bond differ from an ionic bond?

Describe the difference between a shared pair and an unshared pair of electrons.

How are the inner-shell electrons represented in a Lewis structure?

What determines the electron distribution between two atoms in a bond?
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