IB Chemistry HL Topic4 Questions 1
IB Chemistry HL Topic4 Questions 1
Topic4 Questions
2. What is the number of sigma () and pi () bonds and the hybridization of the carbon atom in
Sigma Pi Hybridization
A. 4 1 sp2
B. 4 1 sp3
C. 3 2 sp3
D. 3 1 sp2
I. PC14+
II. PCl5
III. PCl6
A. I and II only
D. I, II and III
I. Diamond
II. Graphite
A. Sigma bonds are formed only by s orbitals and pi bonds are formed only by p orbitals.
B. Sigma bonds are formed only by p orbitals and pi bonds are formed only by s orbitals.
C. Sigma bonds are formed by either s or p orbitals, pi bonds are formed only by p orbitals.
A. I and II only
D. I, II and III
II. NH3
III. H2O
A. I and II only
D. I, II and III
A. I and II only
D. I, II and III
A. 90
B. 109.5
C. 120
D. 180
12. Which types of hybridization are shown by the carbon atoms in the compound CH2 = CHCH3?
I. sp
II. sp2
III. sp3
A. I and II only
D. I, II and III
13. Identify the types of hybridization shown by the carbon atoms in the molecule
CH3CH2CH2COOH
I. sp
II. sp2
III. sp3
A. I and II only
D. I, II and III
A. XeO4
B. XeF4
C. SF4
D. SiF4
15. What is the hybridization of nitrogen atoms I, II, III and IV in the following molecules?
I II III IV
A. sp2 sp2 sp3 sp3
B. sp3 sp3 sp2 sp2
C. sp2 sp2 sp sp
D. sp3 sp3 sp sp
16. What is the molecular geometry and the ClICl bond angle in the ICl4 ion?
A. Square planar 90
B. Square pyramidal 90
C. Tetrahedral 109
17. What is the geometry of the bonds around an atom with sp2 hybridization?
A. 2 bonds at 180
B. 3 bonds at 120
C. 2 bonds at 90, 1 bond at 180
D. 4 bonds at 109
18. How many sigma () and pi () bonds are present in the structure of HCN?
A. 1 3
B. 2 3
C. 2 2
D. 3 1
19. How many lone pairs and bonding pairs of electrons surround xenon in the XeF4 molecule?
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(1)
(b) State the type of hybridization shown by the carbon atom in the HCN molecule, and
the number of and bonds present in the CN bond.
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(Total 7 marks)
21. (i) Draw the Lewis structures for carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and the carbonate ion.
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(ii) Identify the species with the longest carbon-oxygen bond and explain your answer.
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(Total 6 marks)
22. In 1954 Linus Pauling was awarded the Chemistry Nobel Prize for his work on the nature of the
chemical bond. Covalent bonds are one example of intramolecular bonding.
(i) bonding
(2)
(ii) bonding
(2)
(1)
(1)
(Total 6 marks)
23. Atomic orbitals can mix by hybridization to form new orbitals for bonding.
Identify the type of hybridization present in each of the three following molecules.
Deduce and explain their shapes.
(i) OF2
(3)
(ii) H2CO
(3)
(iii) C2H2
(3)
(Total 9 marks)
(i) Draw a Lewis structure for each molecule in the gas phase.
(Show all non-bonding electron pairs.)
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(ii) State the shape of each molecule and predict the bond angles.
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(iii) Deduce whether or not each molecule is polar, giving a reason for your answer.
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26. (a) Draw the Lewis structures for the compounds XeF4, PF5 and BF4.
(3)
(b) Use the valance shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory to predict the shapes of the
three compounds in (a). State and explain the bond angles in each of the three
compounds.
(3)
(Total 6 marks)
27. (a) State the meaning of the term hybridization. State the type of hybridization shown by the
nitrogen atoms in N2, N2H2 and N2H4.
(4)
(b) By referring to the N2H2 molecule describe how sigma () and pi () bonds form and
describe how single and double bonds differ.
(4)
(Total 8 marks)
28. (i) Explain why the first ionization energy of magnesium is lower than that of fluorine.
(2)
(ii) Write an equation to represent the third ionization energy of magnesium. Explain why the
third ionization energy of magnesium is higher than that of fluorine.
(3)
(Total 5 marks)
29. Draw the Lewis structures, state the shapes and predict the bond angles for the following
species.
(i) PCl5
(3)
(ii) SCl2
(3)
(iii) ICl4
(3)
(Total 9 marks)
(ii) State the type of hybridization around the carbon atoms in C60 fullerene, diamond
and graphite.
(3)
(iii) Explain why graphite and C60 fullerene can conduct electricity.
(2)
(b) (i) Compare how atomic orbitals overlap in the formation of sigma () and pi ()
bonds.
(2)
(iv) State the hybridization involved in the ion and comment on the nitrogen-oxygen bond
distances.
(2)
(v) Using Table 7 of the Data Booklet, predict and explain which of the bonds O-H, O-N or
N-H would be most polar.
(2)
(Total 18 marks)
IB Chemistry HL
Topic4 Answers
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. D
9. D
10. B
11. A
12. C
13. C
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. B
18. C
19. D
(b) sp;
Do not award mark if sp2 or sp3 is also stated.
one sigma and two pi (bonds); 2
21. (i)
OTTWE 3
Award [1] each. Need charge on CO32 for [1].
Penalize missing lone electron pairs only once.
(ii) CO32;
bond order / bonds each compared to double bonds in CO2 and
triple bond in CO;
the fewer the number of bonding electrons, the less tightly nuclei
are held together, the longer the bond; 3
[6]
22. (i) head on overlap of (2) orbitals;
along axial symmetry/along a line drawn through the
2 nuclei/OWTTE; 2
Accept suitable diagram for 2nd mark.
(ii) H2CO
sp2;
trigonal planar;
2 areas of electron density/negative charge centres; 3
(iii) C2H2
sp;
linear;
2 areas of electron density/negative charge centres; 3
Accept suitable diagrams for shapes.
Allow [2] for ECF if correct explanation given for
incorrect formula, e.g. C2H4.
[9]
24. (i)
Award [1] for each correct Lewis structure.
3
Accept use of dots or crosses to represent electron pairs.
Subtract [1] if non-bonding pair on P in PCl3 is missing.
Subtract [1] if non-bonding pair(s) on Cl or O are missing.
Accept legitimate alternatives for POCl3, e.g. see below.
(ii)
PCl3 PCl5 POCl3
trigonal pyramid; trigonal bipyramid; tetrahedral;
Accept answers in range 90 and 120; Accept answers in range
100 to 108; 100 to 112;
(iii)
PCl3 PCl5 POCl3
polar, polarities do not non-polar, polarities polar, polarities do not
cancel/OWTTE; cancel/OWTTE; cancel/OWTTE;
3
Award [2] for three polarities correct, [1] for two polarities
correct, and [1] for correct reason(s).
Accept argument based on dipole moments.
Allow ECF if based on legitimate chemical structure.
[12]
C of CH3 is sp3;
other two C are sp2; 6
Accept suitable diagrams.
[7]
26. (a) 3
(b) XeF4
Square planar and 90;
PF5
trigonal bipyramid and 90 and 120;
BF4
Tetrahedral and 109.5/109; 3
Allow clear suitable diagrams instead of name.
No ECF from (a).
[6]
27. (a) hybridization: mixing/merging of atomic orbitals;
N2 sp;
N2H2 sp2;
N2H4 sp3; 4
(b) bonds (result from the) overlapping of orbitals end to end/along inter-nuclear
axis;
bonds (result from the) overlapping of parallel/sideways p orbitals;
(single bonds) bonds only;
(double bonds) have a bond and a bond; 4
Suitable clear and labelled diagrams acceptable for all marks.
[8]
28. (i) electron removed from higher energy level/further from nucleus/greater
atomic radius;
29. (i)
trigonal bipyramidal;
90;
120;
180; 3
Award [1] for 2 correct bond angles.
(ii)
Bent/angular/V-shaped;
100107; 3
(iii)
square planar; 3
90;
No ECF allowed.
Penalize once only [1] mark for missing lone pairs.
Accept structures using lines to represent bonding and lone
electron pairs.
[9]
30. (a) (i) mixing/combining of atomic orbitals/OWTTE; 1
graphite : sp2;
diamond: sp3; 3
(b) (i) sigma/ bonds are formed by orbitals overlapping end to end/
along the internuclear axis/along line directly between nuclei;
Accept suitable diagram.
31. (i)
Lewis (electron-dot)
Species Shape Bond angle(s)
structure
Bent/V-
NO2 109.5 < < 120;
shaped/angular;
|Inplane Cl-I-out-of-plane Cl| < 90;
ICl5 Allow corresponding correct
Square pyramidal;
statement for other correctly identified
bond angles.
|Equatorial F-S-Equatorial F| < 120;
SF4 Allow corresponding correct
See-saw;
statement for axial-equatorial and
axial-axial F-S-F angles.
9
Accept crosses and dots for electrons in the Lewis structures
also.
If all ideal bond angles are given, penalize once only.
As the Lewis structures were asked for, and not 3D
representations, do not penalize incorrectly drawn geometries.
(ii) (equatorial F-S-equatorial F) less than 120 since non-bonding electron pairs
(exert greater repulsive forces and thus) compress the bond angles/OWTTE; 1
(iv) sp2;
both N-O bond lengths equal, (intermediate between double and single
bonds) due to resonance/delocalisation; 2