Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Table of Contents
8.1 Types of Chemical Bonds 8.2 Electronegativity
8.3 Bond Polarity and Dipole Moments
8.4 Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes 8.5 Energy Effects in Binary Ionic Compounds 8.6Partial Ionic Character of Covalent Bonds 8.7The Covalent Chemical Bond: A Model
8.8Covalent Bond Energies and Chemical Reactions 8.9The Localized Electron Bonding Model
8.10Lewis Structures
Chapter 8
Questions to Consider
Section 8.1
Types of Chemical Bonds
What is meant by the term “chemical bond”?
• No simple, and yet complete, way to define this. • Forces that hold groups of atoms together and
make them function as a unit.
– An ionic bond is the attraction between the opposite charges in an ionic compound
– A covalent bond the the attraction of a
Chapter 8
Questions to Consider
Section 8.1
Types of Chemical Bonds
Why do atoms bond with each other to form compounds?
• Atoms firm bonds so that each individual atom in the bond can attain an octet
Chapter 8
Questions to Consider
Section 8.1
Types of Chemical Bonds
How do atoms bond with each other to form compounds?
•Ionic Bonding
–Electrons are transferred •Covalent Bonding
–Electrons shared equally
•Non Polar
–Electrons shared unequally
Section 8.1
Types of Chemical Bonds
Energy of interaction between a single pair of ions
E = 2.31x10
19J nm
Q1Q2 r
E = 2.31x10
19J nm
1
1 0.276 nm
8.37x10
19J
Section 8.1
Types of Chemical Bonds
Non Polar Covalent Bond
• We have seen that a bonding force develops when two different types of atoms react to form oppositely charged ions.
Section 8.1
Types of Chemical Bonds
The Interaction of Two Hydrogen
Atoms
Fig. 8.1a
Section 8.1
Types of Chemical Bonds
The Interaction of Two Hydrogen Atoms
• Two unfavorable potential energy terms – proton–proton repulsion
– electron–electron repulsion
• one favorable term, proton–electron attraction. • Under what conditions will the H2 molecule be
favored over the separated hydrogen atoms • That is, what conditions will favor bond
Section 8.1
Types of Chemical Bonds
Hydrogen Bond
• A bond will form (that is, the two hydrogen atoms will exist as a molecular unit) if the system can lower its total energy in the process.
– strong tendency in nature for any system to achieve the lowest possible energy
Section 8.1
Types of Chemical Bonds
The Interaction of Two Hydrogen Atoms
The energy of this system is the sum of: potential energy that results from the attractions and repulsions among the charged particles
kinetic energy due to the motions of the electrons.
Section 8.1
Types of Chemical Bonds
Non Polar Covalent Bond
• Equal sharing of electrons between atoms in a molecule.
• All diatomic elements H2, N2 O2 etc
Section 8.1
Types of Chemical Bonds
Polar Covalent Bond
• Unequal sharing of electrons between atoms in a molecule.
• Atoms have different electronegativities
• Results in a charge separation in the bond (partial positive and partial negative charge).
H
F
Section 8.1
Types of Chemical Bonds
The Effect of an Electric Field on Hydrogen Fluoride Molecules
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
• The ability of an atom in a molecule to attract shared electrons to itself.
– Only applies to covalent compounds – Ability to attract electrons
• Similar to the concept of electron affinity – Only applies to ionic compounds
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
• Electronegativites are assigned values
• Hydrogen was fixed at 2.1 and all other atoms were assigned relative to this values
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
• Expected bond energy for HBr.
• The measured H-Br bond energy is 0.7 higher than the expected value.
• Therefore Br has a value to 2.8
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
• On the periodic table, electronegativity generally increases across a period and decreases down a group.
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Concept Check
What is the general trend for electronegativity across rows on theperiodic table?
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Solution
What is the general trend for electronegativity across rows and down columns on the
periodic table?
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Concept Check
What is the general trend for electronegativity down columns on the periodic table?
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Solution
What is the general trend for electronegativity across rows and down columns on the
periodic table?
The electronegativity decreases going down a group because the size of the atoms
increases as you go down so when other electrons approach the larger atoms, the
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Concept Check
In a bond between fluorine and iodine, which has more attraction for an electron? Why?
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Solution
In a bond between fluorine and iodine, which has more attraction for an electron? Why?
The fluorine also has more attraction for an electron than does iodine. In this case the nuclear charge of iodine is greater, but the valence electrons are at a much higher
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
The Relationship Between Electronegativity and Bond Type
As the difference in electronegativity increases covalent bonds become more polar
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Learning Exercise
Arrange the following bonds from most polar to least polar:
a) N–F O–F C–F
b) C–F N–O Si–F
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Solution
Arrange the following bonds from most to least polar:
a) C–F, N–F, O–F
b) Si–F, C–F, N–O
c) B–Cl, S–Cl, Cl–Cl
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Concept Check
Which of the following bonds would be the least polar yet still be considered polar
covalent?
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Solution
Which of the following bonds would be the least polar yet still be considered polar
covalent?
Mg–O ionic
C–O 1.0
O–O 0
Si–O 1.7
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Concept Check
Which of the following bonds would be the most polar without being considered ionic? Mg–O
Section 8.2
Electronegativity
Solution
Which of the following bonds would be the most polar without being considered ionic?
Mg–O ionic
C–O 1.0
O–O 0
Si–O 1.7
Section 8.3
Bond Polarity and Dipole Moments
Dipole Moment
• Property of a molecule whose charge distribution can be represented by a center of positive
charge and a center of negative charge.
• Use an arrow to represent a dipole moment.
Section 8.3
Bond Polarity and Dipole Moments
Electrostatic Potential Map
• Another way to represent charge distribution – Red indicates electron rich regions (-)
– Blue indicates electron poor regions (+)
Section 8.3
Bond Polarity and Dipole Moments
Section 8.3
Bond Polarity and Dipole Moments
Dipole Moment
a. Charge
distribution b. Dipole momentin an electric field c. Electrostatic potentialdiagram
Section 8.3
Bond Polarity and Dipole Moments
CO2 – polar bonds - No Net Dipole Moment (Dipoles Cancel)
b. Opposing bond polarities cancel
Section 8.4
Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes
Stable Compounds
Section 8.4
Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes
Electron Configurations in Stable Compounds
• When two nonmetals react to form a covalent bond, they share electrons in a way that
completes the valence electron configurations of both atoms.
• When a nonmetal and a representative-group
metal react to form a binary ionic compound, the
ions form so that the valence electron
Section 8.4
Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes
Predicting Formulas of Ionic Compunds
• We have essentially already learned how to predict these formulas
• Metals form cations (to attain a noble gas configuration) – Charge is based on Group number for Groups 1 and 2 – For transition metals and larger metals charge can vary
(roman numeral in name)
• Nonmetals form anions (to attain a noble gas configuration)
Section 8.4
Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes
Concept Check
Predict the formula for compounds formed between the following
Ca and Se
Mg and Br
Section 8.4
Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes
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Solution
Predict the formula for compounds formed between the following
Ca and Se CaSe
Mg and Br MgBr2
Pb (II) and O PbO
Section 8.4
Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes
Sizes of Ions
• Cations
– Smaller than the parent ion – Electrons are being removed
– Group II cations smaller than Group I • Anions
Section 8.4
Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes
Concept Check
Section 8.4
Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes
Solution
The Be ion is half the size of the Li ion but the Mg ion is 2/3 the size of the Na ion and the Ca ion is 3/4 the size of the K ion. Explain this trend.
Both the Be and Li ions have 2 electrons but in Be they are being held by 4 protons and in Li only 3.
Both the Mg and Na ions have 10 electrons but in Mg they are being held by 12 protons and in Na only 11. The difference is much less
Section 8.4
Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes
Isoelectronic Series
• Ions that all contain the same number of electrons
– O2– ,F– , Na+ , Mg2+, and Al3+
– All have the electron configuration of Ne – How do the sizes compare?
– Size depends on number of protons – Fewest protons – largest – oxygen (8)
Section 8.4
Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes
Concept Check
Write the isoelectronic series that consists of a noble gas, an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal and a halogen that all have 18 electrons (write the metals and the halogen as their most stable ions)
What is the electron configuration for each species? Determine the number of protons for each species.
Rank the species according to increasing radius. Rank the species according to increasing ionization
Section 8.4
Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes
Solution
Choose an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, a noble gas, and a halogen so that they constitute an isoelectronic series when the metals and halogen are written as their most stable ions.
K+, Ca2+, Ar, Cl –
What is the electron configuration for each species? 1s22s22p63s23p6. Determine the number of protons for each species.
K+ has 19 protons, Ca2+ has 20 protons, Ar has 18 protons, and Cl- has 17
protons.
Rank the species according to increasing radius. Ca2+, K+, Ar, Cl
Section 8.4
Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes
Periodic Table Allows Us to Predict Many Properties
• Trends for:
Atomic size, ion radius, ionization energy, electronegativity
• Electron configurations
Section 8.5
Energy Effects in Binary Ionic Compounds
• What are the factors that influence the stability and the structures of solid binary ionic
compounds?
Section 8.5
Energy Effects in Binary Ionic Compounds
Lattice Energy
• The change in energy that takes place when
separated gaseous ions are packed together to form an ionic solid.
• M+ (g) + X – (g) MX (s)
• We can consider the energy changes in the formation of an ionic solid by considering the formation fo solid lithium fluoride from its
Section 8.5
Energy Effects in Binary Ionic Compounds
Formation of LiF
Li (s) + ½ F2 (g) LiF (s)
1. Li (s) Li (g) (sublimation)
2. Li (g) Li+ (g) + e – (ionization)
3. ½ F2 (g) F (g) (dissociation)
4. F (g) + e – F– (g) (formation of fluoride ions in the gas phase)
5. Li+ (g) F– (g)LiF (s) (lattice energy)
Section 8.5
Energy Effects in Binary Ionic Compounds
Section 8.5
Energy Effects in Binary Ionic Compounds
Lattice Energy
• Can also be calculated from a modified form of Coulomb’s Law.
k = proportionality constant
Q1 and Q2 = charges on the ions
r = shortest distance between the centers of the cations and
anions
Everything else being equal the larger the values of Q (charges of the ions) the larger the lattice energies.
E = 2.31x10 19J nm Q1Q2
r
Section 8.5
Energy Effects in Binary Ionic Compounds
Comparing
Energy Changes
Section 8.6
Partial Ionic Character of Covalent Bonds
• How well can we tell the difference between an ionic bond and a polar covalent bond?
• There are probably no totally ionic bonds between discrete pairs of atoms.
• The evidence for this statement comes from
Section 8.6
Partial Ionic Character of Covalent Bonds
• None of the bonds reaches 100% ionic character even with compounds that have a large
electronegativity difference (when tested in the gas phase).
+
measured dipole moment of X Y
% ionic character of a bond = 100%
calculated dipole moment of X Y
Section 8.6
Partial Ionic Character of Covalent Bonds
The relationship between the ionic character of a covalent bond and the electronegativity difference of the bonded atoms
These results are for the gas phase, where individual XY
Section 8.6
Partial Ionic Character of Covalent Bonds
Ionic Compound
Section 8.7
The Covalent Chemical Bond: A Model
Models
Section 8.7
The Covalent Chemical Bond: A Model
Covalent bond in terms of Energy
• Bonds result from the tendency of a system to seek its lowest possible energy.
• 1652 kJ of energy is required to to dissociate a mole CH4 into separate C and H atoms
– CH4 is lower in energy (more stable) – 1652 kJ/mole more stable
Section 8.7
The Covalent Chemical Bond: A Model
Covalent bond in terms of Energy
• It is important to note that the concept of a bond is a human invention.
• Bonds provide a method for dividing up the energy evolved when a stable molecule is formed from its component atoms.
• Thus in this context a bond represents a quantity of energy obtained from the overall molecular
Section 8.7
The Covalent Chemical Bond: A Model
Fundamental Properties of Models
1. A model does not equal reality.
2. Models are oversimplifications, and are therefore often wrong.
3. Models become more complicated and are modified as they age.
4. We must understand the underlying
Section 8.8
Covalent Bond Energies and Chemical Reactions
Bond Energies
• To break bonds, energy must be added to the system (endothermic).
• To form bonds, energy is released (exothermic). • We can calculate ΔH as the sum of the energies
required to break old bonds minus the sum of the energies released in the formation of new bonds
ΔH = Σn×D (bonds broken) – Σn×D (bonds formed)
Section 8.8
Covalent Bond Energies and Chemical Reactions
Learning Exercise
Predict ΔH for the following reaction:
Given the following information:
Bond Energy (kJ/mol)
C–H 413 C–N 305 C–C 347
3 3
Section 8.8
Covalent Bond Energies and Chemical Reactions
Solution
Predict ΔH for the following reaction:
Given the following information:
Bond Energy (kJ/mol)
C–H 413 C–N 305 C–C 347 891
ΔH= [3(413) + 305 + 891] – [3(413) + 347 + 891] = – 42 kJ
CH3N C(g) CH3C N(g)
Section 8.9
The Localized Electron Bonding Model
Localized Electron Model
Section 8.9
The Localized Electron Bonding Model
Localized Electron Model
• Electron pairs are assumed to be localized on a particular atom or in the space between two
atoms:
Lone pairs – pairs of electrons localized on
an atom
Section 8.9
The Localized Electron Bonding Model
Localized Electron Model
1. Description of valence electron arrangement (Lewis structure).
2. Prediction of geometry (VSEPR model).
Section 8.10
Lewis Structures
Lewis Structure
• Shows how valence electrons are arranged among atoms in a molecule.
Section 8.10
Lewis Structures
Duet Rule
• Hydrogen forms stable molecules where it shares two
electrons
Octet Rule
• Elements form stable molecules when surrounded by
Section 8.10
Lewis Structures
Octet Rule
Section 8.10
Lewis Structures
Single/Double/Triple Covalent Bonds
• Single - A covalent bond in which two atoms share one pair of electrons. H–H
• Double - A covalent bond in which two atoms share two pairs of electrons. O=C=O
Section 8.10
Lewis Structures
Steps for Writing Lewis Structures
1. Sum the valence electrons from all the atoms. (Use the periodic table.)
Example: H2O
Section 8.10
Lewis Structures
Steps for Writing Lewis Structures
2. Use a pair of electrons to form a bond between each pair of bound atoms.
Example: H2O
Section 8.10
Lewis Structures
Steps for Writing Lewis Structures
3. Atoms usually have noble gas configurations. Arrange the remaining electrons to satisfy the octet rule (or duet rule for hydrogen).
Examples: H2O, PBr3, and HCN
Section 8.10
Lewis Structures
Steps for Writing Lewis Structures
1. Sum the valence electrons from all the atoms. 2. Use a pair of electrons to form a bond between
each pair of bound atoms.
Section 8.10
Lewis Structures
Concept Check
Draw a Lewis structure for each of the following molecules:
PBr3
F2
Section 8.10
Lewis Structures
Solution
Draw a Lewis structure for each of the following
PBr3
F2
P
Br
Section 8.10
Lewis Structures
Concept Check
Draw a Lewis structure for each of the following molecules:
NH3
CO2
Section 8.10
Lewis Structures
Solution
Draw a Lewis structure for each of the following molecules:
NH3
Section 8.11
Exceptions to the Octet Rule
• Boron tends to form compounds in which the boron atom has fewer than eight electrons around it (it does not have a complete octet).
BH3 = 6e–
B
H
Section 8.11
Exceptions to the Octet Rule
• When it is necessary to exceed the octet rule for one of several third-row (or higher) elements,
place the extra electrons on the central atom.
SF4 = 34e– AsBr
5 = 40e–
Section 8.11
Exceptions to the Octet Rule
Concept Check
Draw a Lewis structure for each of the following molecules:
BF3
PCl5
Section 8.11
Exceptions to the Octet Rule
Solution
Draw a Lewis structure for each of the following molecules:
BF3
Section 8.11
Exceptions to the Octet Rule
Let’s Review
• C, N, O, and F should always be assumed to obey the octet rule.
• B and Be often have fewer than 8 electrons around them in their compounds.
• Second-row elements never exceed the octet rule.
Section 8.11
Exceptions to the Octet Rule
Let’s Review
• When writing the Lewis structure for a molecule, satisfy the octet rule for the atoms first. If
electrons remain after the octet rule has been satisfied, then place them on the elements
Section 8.12 Resonance
• More than one valid Lewis structure can be written for a particular molecule.
NO3– = 24e–
Section 8.12 Resonance
• Actual structure is an average of the resonance structures.
• Electrons are really delocalized – they can move around the entire molecule.
N
O
O
N
O
O
N
O
O
Section 8.12 Resonance
Concept Check
Draw resonance Lewis structure for each of the following:
CO2
Section 8.12 Resonance
Solution
• Draw resonance Lewis structure for each of the following:
•
• CO2 •
Section 8.12 Resonance
Concept Check
Section 8.12 Resonance
Solution
Section 8.12 Resonance
Formal Charge
• Used to evaluate nonequivalent Lewis structures.
• Atoms in molecules try to achieve formal charges as close to zero as possible.
Section 8.12 Resonance
Formal Charge
• Formal charge = (# valence e– on free atom) – (#
valence e– assigned to the atom in the
molecule). • Assume:
Lone pair electrons belong entirely to the atom in question.
Shared electrons are divided equally between
Section 8.12 Resonance
Concept Check
Use Formal Charge to evaluate the three structures below. Based on formal charges, pick the least stable form of this ion.
Section 8.12 Resonance
Solution
Use Formal Charge to evaluate the three structures below. Based on formal charges, pick the least stable form of this ion.
Section 8.12 Resonance
Rules Governing Formal Charge
• To calculate the formal charge on an atom:
1. Take the sum of the lone pair electrons and one-half the shared electrons.
2. Subtract the number of assigned electrons from the number of valence electrons on the free, neutral atom.
3. The sum of the formal charges of all atoms in a given molecule or ion must equal the
Section 8.12 Resonance
Concept Check
Consider the Lewis structure for POCl3.
Assign the formal charge for each atom in the molecule.
P
Cl
Cl
O
Section 8.12 Resonance
Solution
Consider the Lewis structure for POCl3.
Assign the formal charge for each atom in the molecule.
P: 5 – 4 = +1 O: 6 – 7 = –1 Cl: 7 – 7 = 0
P
Cl
Cl
O
Section 8.12 Resonance
Using Formal Charge to Evaluate Equivalent Lewis Structures
• If nonequivalent Lewis structures exist for a species,
• Atoms try to achieve a formal charge as close to zero as possible.
Section 8.12 Resonance
Concept Check
Use formal charge to evaluate the following two equivalent structures for CO2.
C
Section 8.12 Resonance
Solution
Use formal charge to evaluate the following two equivalent structures for CO2.
C
O
O
O
C
O
Section 8.12 Resonance
Concept Check
Draw formal charge to pick the best structure
Section 8.12 Resonance
Solution
Draw formal charge to pick the best structure
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
VSEPR Model
• VSEPR: Valence Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion. • The structure around a given atom is determined
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Steps to Apply the VSEPR Model
1. Draw the Lewis structure for the molecule.
2. Count the electron pairs and arrange them in the way that minimizes repulsion (put the pairs as far apart as possible.
3. Determine the positions of the atoms from the way electron pairs are shared (how electrons are shared between the central atom and
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Electron Pairs = Bonded Atoms
• BeCl2 180° Linear
• Electron pair arrangement
• Two pairs of electrons around the beryllium atom. To minimize electron electron repulsions place the pairs on opposite sides of the beryllium atom. Electron pair
arrangement is linear with a 180 degree bond angle.
• Molecular Structure
• Each electron pair on beryllium is shared with a chlorine atom. The molecular structure is linear with a
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Electron Pairs = Bonded Atoms
• BF3 120° Trigonal planar
• Electron pair arrangement
• Three pairs of electrons around the boron atom. To
minimize electron electron repulsions place the pairs on 60 degrees apart. Electron pair arrangement is trigonal
planar (flat) with a 120 degree bond angle.
• Molecular Structure
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Electron Pairs = Bonded Atoms
CH4 109.5° Tetrahedral
• Electron pair arrangement
• Four pairs of electrons around the carbon atom. To
minimize electron electron repulsions place the pairs on 90 degrees apart. Electron pair arrangement is
tetrahedral with a 109.5 degree bond angle. Notice this
structure is not flat.
• Molecular Structure
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Electron Pairs ≠ Bonded Atoms
• What about molecules where the number of electron pairs is different from the number of bonded atoms
• Ammonia – 4 pairs of electrons – 3 bonded atoms
• Water – 4 pairs of electrons – only two bonded atoms
• Both of these have tetrahedral electron pair arrangement but what is the molecular structure. Neither is flat the
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Electron pair arrangement vs Molecular Structure in NH3
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Electron pair arrangement vs Molecular Structure in H2O
• (a) The tetrahedral arrangement of the four electron pairs around oxygen in the water molecule. (b) Two of the electron pairs are
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Structures of Molecules That Have Four Electron Pairs
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Arrangements of Electron Pairs and the Resulting Molecular Structures for Two, Three, and Four Electron Pairs
Electron Pair Arrangement vs
Molecular Structure
They are the same when the number of electron pairs around the central atom equals the number of
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Concept Check
Determine the shape for each of the following molecules, and include bond angles:
HCN
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Solution
Determine the shape for each of the following molecules, and include bond angles:
HCN HCN – linear, 180o
PH3 PH3 – trigonal pyramid, 109.5o
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Arrangements of Electron Pairs and the Resulting Molecular Structures for Five and Six Electron Pairs
Bonded
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Concept Check
Determine the shape for each of the following molecules, and include bond angles:
SF4
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Solution
Determine the shape for each of the following molecules, and include bond angles:
SF4 5 electron pairs/4 bonded
atoms – see saw, 90o, 120o
ICl3 5 electron pairs/3 bonded atoms T shaped 90o, 120o
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Concept Check
True or false:
A molecule that has polar bonds will always be polar.
-If true, explain why.
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Solution
True or false:
A molecule that has polar bonds will always be polar.
-If true, explain why.
-If false, provide a counter-example.
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Concept Check
True or false:
Lone pairs make a molecule polar. -If true, explain why.
Section 8.13
Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
Solution
True or false:
Lone pairs make a molecule polar. -If true, explain why.
-If false, provide a counter-example.
•False, lone pairs do not always make a