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Which reason best explains why metals are shiny?

A
because their valence electrons reflect light
B
because their valence electrons absorb light
C
because their valence electrons oscillate between bands
D
because their valence electrons move to higher energy levels
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Which statement best describes the properties of metals?

A
They are shiny and bend without breaking.
B
They are dull and are good electrical insulators.
C
They conduct electricity well and are brittle.
D
They can be flattened and do not conduct heat well.
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Which of the following compounds would be expected to have the strongest ionic bonds?

A
the compound that has the largest ions with the greatest charge
B
the compound that has the largest ions with the least charge
C
the compound that has the smallest ions with the greatest charge
D
the compound that has the smallest ions with the least charge
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Lewis structures cannot

A
show the number of valence electrons.
B
show the location of bonds.
C
show the strength of bonds.
D
show how many bonds are present in a molecule.
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How do ionic bonds affect the properties of ionic compounds?

A
The bonds weakly hold ions together, increasing the melting point.
B
The bonds strongly hold ions together, reducing the boiling point.
C
The bonds prevent ions from moving throughout the crystal, so a solid ionic compound is a poor conductor.
D
The bonds prevent electrons from moving throughout the crystal, so a solid ionic compound is a good conductor.
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Among the intermolecular forces, which forces are typically the weakest?

A
dipole-dipole interactions
B
hydrogen bonds
C
dipole-induced dipole interactions
D
London dispersion forces
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The table below shows the electronegativity values of various elements on the periodic table.ElectronegativitiesWhich pair of atoms would form a covalent bond ?

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A
calcium (Ca) and bromine (Br)
B
rubidium (Rb) and sulfur (S)
C
cesium (Cs) and nitrogen (N)
D
oxygen (O) and chlorine (Cl)
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The diagram below shows DNA molecules.What do the broken lines connected to hydrogen atoms represent in this diagram?

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A
the weakest intermolecular forces
B
the weakest intramolecular forces
C
the strongest intermolecular forces
D
the strongest intramolecular forces
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When applied to a dish, soap makes grease soluble in water. Which explanation correctly supports the role of intermolecular forces in this common observation?

A
The nonpolar end of a soap molecule attaches itself to grease.
B
The nonpolar end of a soap molecule attaches itself to water.
C
The polar soap molecule attaches itself to the dish.
D
The polar soap molecule attaches itself to a nonpolar soap molecule.
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Which is the Lewis structure for H3PO4?

A
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Option A
B
A central upper P is single bonded left, right, above, and below to upper Os. The O above the P is single bonded to upper H on the left and the right, and has two electron dots above it. The O below the P is single bonded to an H below, and has pairs of electron dots to the left and right.
Option B
C
A central upper P is double bonded to an O above, and single-bonded to an upper O single-bonded to an upper H to the left and the right. The O above the P has three pairs of electron dots, to the left, above, and to the right; the O's to the right and left have pairs of dots above and below.
Option C
D
A central upper P is bonded to an upper H above, an upper O below, and upper O's bonded to upper H's to the left and the right. The O below the P has three pairs of electron dots, to the left, right, and below; the other two O's have pairs of dots above and below. A central upper P is double bonded to an O above, and single-bonded to an upper O single-bonded to an upper H to the left and the right. The O above the P has three pairs of electron dots, to the left, above, and to the right; the O's to the right and left have pairs of dots above and below.
Option D
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Based on its location in the periodic table, what can most likely be predicted about phosphorus?

A
It has three valence electrons.
B
It has four valence electrons.
C
It has five valence electrons.
D
It has six valence electrons.
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Which statement best describes London dispersion forces?

A
repulsive intramolecular forces
B
attractive intramolecular forces
C
attractive intermolecular forces
D
repulsive intermolecular forces
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Which of these is a property of a substance that is composed of atoms that are held together by ionic bonds?

A
It can be shaped into wires.
B
It has a low melting point.
C
It conducts electricity when in solid form.
D
It conducts electricity when it is dissolved in water.
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Which statement best describes the effect of low ionization energies and low electronegativities on metallic bonding?

A
The valence electrons are easily delocalized.
B
The valence electrons stay in a single orbital.
C
The valence electrons break free of the crystals.
D
The valence electrons move closer to the nuclei.
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Which statement is true about ionic compounds?

A
Solid ionic compounds are good conductors of electricity.
B
Ionic compounds have varying solubilities in water.
C
Ionic compounds have very low melting points.
D
Ionic compounds are very easy to bend.

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