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Ch.8 - Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding
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Capitolo 8, Problema 7a

The partial Lewis structure that follows is for a hydrocarbon molecule. In the full Lewis structure, each carbon atom satisfies the octet rule, and there are no unshared electron pairs in the molecule. The carbon—carbon bonds are labeled 1, 2, and 3. (a) How many hydrogen atoms are in the molecule?

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Identify the number of carbon atoms in the given partial Lewis structure.
Recall that each carbon atom forms four bonds to satisfy the octet rule.
Determine the number of bonds each carbon atom forms with other carbon atoms and with hydrogen atoms.
Calculate the total number of hydrogen atoms needed by considering the remaining bonds each carbon atom can form after accounting for carbon-carbon bonds.
Ensure that the total number of bonds for each carbon atom equals four, confirming the number of hydrogen atoms.

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Lewis Structures

Lewis structures are diagrams that represent the bonding between atoms in a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist. They help visualize how atoms are connected and how many electrons are shared or unshared. In hydrocarbons, carbon atoms typically form four bonds, and hydrogen atoms form one bond, which is crucial for determining the molecular formula.
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Octet Rule

The octet rule is a chemical rule of thumb that states atoms tend to bond in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration similar to that of noble gases. For carbon, this means it can form four bonds, while hydrogen, with only one valence electron, can form one bond to achieve a stable configuration.
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Octet Rule

Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon. They can be classified as aliphatic (straight or branched chains) or aromatic (ring structures). The number of hydrogen atoms in a hydrocarbon can be determined based on the number of carbon atoms and the types of bonds (single, double, or triple) present, following specific formulas for saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
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