For the nitrite anion (NO2-), which of the following statements is true?

In the molecular orbital description of the F2− ion,  the bond order is             . Hint:  Fill in the MO diagram for the valence electrons, assuming the four core electrons fill the σ1s and σ*1s molecular orbitals. Hint:  Bond order = 1/2 [# bonding electrons – # antibonding electrons]

In the molecular orbital description of the C2 ion, the bond order is             . Hint:  Fill in the MO diagram for the valence electrons, assuming the four core electrons fill the σ1s and σ*1s molecular orbitals. Hint:  Bond order = 1/2 [# bonding electrons – # antibonding electrons]

Capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) is an active component of chili peppers, which produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact. In the Lewis structure for capsaicin shown below, what are the approximate bond angles for the angles labeled b and c?

Based on its Lewis symbol, how many covalent bonds is phosphorous (P) likely to form?

In the molecular orbital description of the N2+ ion,  the bond order is              . Hint:  Fill in the MO diagram for the valence electrons, assuming the four core electrons fill the σ1s and σ*1s molecular orbitals. Hint:  Bond order = 1/2 [# bonding electrons – # antibonding electrons]

For O3, the formal charge on the central atom is _____. Hint: Draw the dominant Lewis structure before determining formal charge.

For the nitrate anion (NO3-), which of the following statements is true?

Based on its Lewis symbol, how many covalent bonds is sulfur (S) likely to form?

Which molecule contains bonds that would be classified as polar covalent? Hint: Use electronegativity differences to make this determination.