11. Bonding & Molecular Structure

Which statement best describes the pairing of purines and pyrimidines in DNA?

How is a covalent bond different from an ionic bond?

What is the primary difference between a polar covalent bond and a nonpolar covalent bond?

When forming all of the bonds in CH3COOH (acetic acid) from separated atoms, what does the value of q represent?

In a water molecule (H_2O), what kind of partial charge does the oxygen atom have compared to the hydrogen atoms?

Which of the following terms best describes a bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

What happens when a covalent bond forms?

The partial negative charge in a molecule of water occurs because _____.

How many electrons are shared between two atoms in a triple bond?

Which of the following combinations of atoms is most likely to result in a chemical bond formation?

How do chemists typically describe the nature of metallic bonding?

How are atoms in a water molecule bonded together?

Which statement describes a property of covalent compounds?

Which of the following statements correctly describes a key difference between covalent and ionic bonds?

Which of the following best describes a major difference between ionic and covalent (molecular) compounds?