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Why are diatomic molecules linear regardless of the number of valence electron pairs on the atoms involved?
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∙ 12y ago
Because, no matter where they are, the bond will always be a straight line between the 2 of them and therefore the molecule is linear.
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∙ 13y agoTwo points are mathematically incapable of describing any other shape apart from a line. Try putting two ping pong balls next to each other and see if you can make any other shape.
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∙ 14y agoThey are all linear because they all contain two molecules.
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∙ 14y agodi = two
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Is an element that bonds with itself to form the simplest of molecules?
I believe that the answer is "Diatomic."The answer you are looking for can be found in the link belowhttp://dl.clackamas.cc.or.us/ch104-08/elements.htmElementsSome differences between covalent and ionic bonding have already been mentioned. Here is another one. It is possible for covalent bonding to occur between atoms of the same element. That is not possible with ionic bonding. With ionic bonding you need to have two different elements, one to lose electrons and one to gain electrons. The atoms involved in covalent bonding all need to gain electrons and they do not have to be different elements. So let's look at covalent bonding in pure elements.Let's start with the simplest case, a hydrogen atom bonding to another hydrogen atom. Each has one electron and wants one more. By coming together, each can "gain" one electron from the other. Since neither atom lets go of its electron, the two atoms are bonded together by their mutual attraction for the shared pair of electrons.H2 is an element because it contains only hydrogen atoms. H2 is a molecule, no additional bonding is needed. There are two atoms in the molecule so it is a diatomic molecule. Hydrogen is one of several elements that form diatomic molecules.These are the list of diatomic molecules.Hydrogen H2 | Nitrogen N2 | Oxygen O2 | Fluorine F2 | Chlorine Cl2 | Bromine Br2 | Iodine I2 | Astatine At2 | Phosphorus P4| Sulphur S8
Subatomic particles in chemical reactions?
Which particles are involved when atoms form molecules ? All matter consists of atoms. The primary particles involved are electrons, which are charged negatively; protons that are positively charged, and neutrons; they have no charge. These are all that have importance in chemistry. There are some other very small particles, but they are studied by physicists in the field of nuclear particle physics. Electrons are the only particle involved in chemical reactions. Atoms form compounds using chemical reactions.
What happens to atoms when they form molecules?
Atoms interact to form molecules by chemical bonds. These chemical bonds can involve sharing electrons between two non metal atoms or they can involve a metal losing an electron to a nonmetal, creating ions and then an ionic bond.
Which particles in an atom are involved in a covalent bond?
Particles formed from the covalent bonding of atoms are called molecules.
What is the difference between NAD and NADH?
A NAD is an electron carrier involved in glycolysis and NADH is a hydrogen carrier involved in glycolysis.
Can there be molecules without hybridisation?
Yes. There is no hybridization involved in the diatomic hydrogen molecule.
When molecules are broken down from where is the energy released?
When molecules are broken down the energy is released from the outer electron shells of the various elements involved.
What are the final electron receptor molecules involved in anaerobic and aerobic respiration?
In aerobic respiration, the final electron acceptor is molecular oxygen O2. With anaerobic respiration, the final electron acceptor is a molecule other than oxygen, such as an organic substance.
What are the principal molecules used in transporting electrons to the electron transport chain composed of?
The electron transport chain is composed of six proteins involved in respiration. It takes the hydrogen atoms derived from the Kreb's cycle to oxygen to form water.
Which subatomic particles is involved in chemical reactions?
They are all 'involved', but the one which changes its environment is the electron.
Is an element that bonds with itself to form the simplest of molecules?
I believe that the answer is "Diatomic."The answer you are looking for can be found in the link belowhttp://dl.clackamas.cc.or.us/ch104-08/elements.htmElementsSome differences between covalent and ionic bonding have already been mentioned. Here is another one. It is possible for covalent bonding to occur between atoms of the same element. That is not possible with ionic bonding. With ionic bonding you need to have two different elements, one to lose electrons and one to gain electrons. The atoms involved in covalent bonding all need to gain electrons and they do not have to be different elements. So let's look at covalent bonding in pure elements.Let's start with the simplest case, a hydrogen atom bonding to another hydrogen atom. Each has one electron and wants one more. By coming together, each can "gain" one electron from the other. Since neither atom lets go of its electron, the two atoms are bonded together by their mutual attraction for the shared pair of electrons.H2 is an element because it contains only hydrogen atoms. H2 is a molecule, no additional bonding is needed. There are two atoms in the molecule so it is a diatomic molecule. Hydrogen is one of several elements that form diatomic molecules.These are the list of diatomic molecules.Hydrogen H2 | Nitrogen N2 | Oxygen O2 | Fluorine F2 | Chlorine Cl2 | Bromine Br2 | Iodine I2 | Astatine At2 | Phosphorus P4| Sulphur S8
Subatomic particles in chemical reactions?
Which particles are involved when atoms form molecules ? All matter consists of atoms. The primary particles involved are electrons, which are charged negatively; protons that are positively charged, and neutrons; they have no charge. These are all that have importance in chemistry. There are some other very small particles, but they are studied by physicists in the field of nuclear particle physics. Electrons are the only particle involved in chemical reactions. Atoms form compounds using chemical reactions.
What happens to atoms when they form molecules?
Atoms interact to form molecules by chemical bonds. These chemical bonds can involve sharing electrons between two non metal atoms or they can involve a metal losing an electron to a nonmetal, creating ions and then an ionic bond.
Does chlorine attract of release electron and if so how many are involved?
Chlorine attracts 1 electron
What is one job in which most rna molecules are involved?
RNA molecules have many functions, but in the majority of cells most RNA molecules are involved in just one job- protein synthesis.
What is required to start and what is produced by the hydrogen and electron transport system?
The proteins involved in the chain, complete with ATP synthase in the end for oxidative phosphorylation, some electron carriers like NADH and FADH2, and the final electron acceptors such as O2.
What do you call the energy involved when an atom loses an electron?
The amount of energy required to remove an electron form an at is the ionization energy.
