Knock out the true statements

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   Eliminate the true statements about bonding.

   Choices

   1. Item

      Every atom always reaches a full octet

      Correct

      Yes

   2. Explanation

      Its larger overlap is why the sigma bond is stronger.

      Item

      A sigma bond overlaps more than a pi bond

   3. Explanation

      The number of dots is the number of valence electrons.

      Item

      Dots count the valence electrons

   4. Explanation

      Two shared pairs is the definition of a double bond.

      Item

      A double bond shares two pairs

Instructions

Remove the statements that are true. One false one should survive.

Explanation