Category: Ch 4 – Che. Bonding and Molecular Structure

hat does the Valence bond theory state? In valence bond theory, the atomic orbitals of individual atoms are combined to form chemical bonds. What is the meaning of lone pair of electrons? In chemistry, a lone pair refers to a pair of valence electrons that are not shared with another atom in a covalent bond… Continue reading FAQs

How is a chemical bond formed? Explain in detail. What is Octet rule? Write its limitations and importance. Write the difference between a pi bond and a sigma bond. Explain polar covalent bond with an example.

A few atoms which are bonded have an extra pair of electrons which are not involved in bonding. Such electrons are called lone pairs of electrons. Lewis dot structure represents the arrangement of lone pairs and bonded pairs around each atom of a molecule.

The crystal lattice is an ordered arrangement of an ionic compound which is pictured as a three-dimensional aggregation of negative and positive ions. There exists a charge balance between the negative and positive ions in a crystalline solid. The enthalpy of lattice formation stabilizes the crystal lattice.

Lewis was the first to provide a description of covalent bonding based on the electron pair between atoms. Importance of Lewis dot symbol and Lewis Dot Structure are: Lewis dot symbol manifests the number of valence electrons of the atoms for given elements Lewis dot structure gives a pictorial representation of molecular bonding

The insight by Kossel’s about the mechanism of formation of electronegative and electropositive ions interconnected the process of attaining noble gas configuration by corresponding ions. They are stable due to the electrostatic attraction of allying ions. Hence gives rise to a concept called electrovalency.