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What is a sigma bond?

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A sigma bond is a type of covalent bond formed by the direct overlap of atomic orbitals, resulting in a bond that is symmetrical around the bond axis.

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What is a pi bond?

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A pi bond is a type of covalent bond formed by the sideways overlap of p orbitals, which occurs above and below the bond axis, and is typically found in double and triple bonds.

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How do you determine the number of sigma and pi bonds in a molecule?

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Count the single bonds as sigma bonds. For double bonds, count one sigma and one pi bond. For triple bonds, count one sigma and two pi bonds.

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What is molecular polarity?

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Molecular polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge over the atoms in a molecule, which determines whether the molecule has a positive or negative end.

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What makes a molecule polar?

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A molecule is polar if it has a net dipole moment due to the presence of polar bonds and an asymmetrical shape that prevents the dipoles from canceling out.

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What is hybridization?

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Hybridization is the concept of mixing atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals that can accommodate the bonding requirements of atoms in a molecule.

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What is the hybridization of carbon in methane (CH4)?

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The hybridization of carbon in methane (CH4) is sp³.

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What is the hybridization of oxygen in carbon dioxide (CO2)?

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The hybridization of oxygen in carbon dioxide (CO2) is sp².

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What is an interstitial alloy?

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An interstitial alloy is formed when small atoms fill the spaces (interstices) between larger metal atoms in a metallic lattice.

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What is a substitutional alloy?

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A substitutional alloy is formed when some of the host metal atoms are replaced by other metal atoms of similar size.