Class 9 Chemistry: Molecular Structure Guide
Class 9 Chemistry: Molecular Structure Guide
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Structure of Molecules
(TOPIC WISE QUESTIONS)
Q1. What is chemical bond?
Ans: Chemical Bond:
The attractive force which holds the atoms together in a molecular or compound during chemical
reaction is called chemical bond.
During reaction old bonds are broken down on reactant hand side and new bonds are formed on product
hand side to form a product.
Example:
H2, O2, Cl2, N2 etc.
In given examples each atom of every element combine together to form a molecule.
Q2. Write the two concepts which explain the chemical bonding.
Ans: The two concept are:
i. The valence concept: (Electronic theory of valence)
In 1916, G.N Lewis and W. Kossel gave the electronic theory of valence.
It states that in a chemical bond formation, atoms take part by losing, gaining or sharing of electrons, so
to attain the inert or noble gas electronic configuration.
When atoms have two or eight electrons in their outermost shell, they are stable. The electron theory of
valence can be named as octet or duplet theory of valence.
a. Octet Theory of valence or Rule of Eight:
The tendency of atoms to attain eight electrons in the outermost shell in order to attain stability.
For example oxygen (O) atom has six electrons in their valence shell. It shares or gains two electron in
its outermost shell to attain the stability by completing its outermost shell with eight electron.
b. Duplet Rule or Rule of two:
The tendency of atoms to attain two electrons in the valence shell in order to attain sability.
For example, Helium (He) has two electrons in its valence shell and is stable.
The elements in Group VIIIA of periodic table are called noble gases. They are very stable and rarely
take part in chemical reactions to form compounds. Their stability comes from their completely filled
outermost shells.
Except Helium that has two electrons in outermost shell, all other noble gases have eight electrons in
their outermost shells. A shell with eight electron is called an octed shell and is very stable. Thus, when
atoms take part in a chemical reactions, they tend to combine in ways to complete eight electrons in their
outermost shell, to attain the electronic configuration of the noble gases.
ii. Orbital Concept:
This concept is based on the combination of atomic orbital to produce molecular orbital. The atomic
orbitals have one electron. These orbitals when come close to one other, they overlap each other. This
overlapping either endwise or sidewise, Endwise, Overlapping produce sigma bond and sidewise
overlapping produce pi-bond.
Q3. Define ionic bond. Explain ionic bond formation in NaCl and CaCl2.
Ans: Ionic bond:
A type of chemical bond which is formed by complete transfer of electron from one atom to another
atom is called ionic bond.
The transfer of electrons between atoms completes the octets and duplets. This type of bond is always
between metal and non-metal. Metals always lose electrons to form cations and non-metals always gain
electrons to form anions.
In ionic bond formation, one atom loses electron(s) and other gains it. The atom that loses, the electron
acquires positive charge and the other atom, which gains the electron, becomes negatively charged
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particle. Due to opposite charges, an electrostatic force of attraction is setup between them. This force
holds these ions together. This force of attraction is referred as an ionic bond.
i. Bond formation in Sodium Chlroide:
It is explained as follow:
Formation of Na+ ion:
Atomic number of sodium = 11,
K = 2e
L = 8e
M = 1e
Sodium atom has one electron in its valence shell. It has larger atomic size and low ionization potential
(I.P). Therefore, it gives one electron to Cl atom to form Na+ ion and thus it attain the electronic
configuration of the nearest noble gas Neon (K=2, and L=8)
Na energy Na+ + 1e-
(2,8,1) (2, 8)
Formation of Cl ion:
Atmic number of chlorine = 17
K = 2e-
L = 8e-
M = 7e-
Chlorine atom has seven electrons in its valence shell. It has smaller atomic size value, therefore, it gains
one electron from Na to form chloride in Cl and to attain the electronic configuration of the nearest
noble gas Argon (K=2, L=8 and M=8)
Cl + 1e Cl-
(2,8,7) (2, 8, 8)
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Explanation:
Every atom wants to complete its valence shell to become stable and lower their energy by transferring
of an electron is not only necessary. However some atoms decrease their energies by sharing their
electrons.
The two bonding atoms contribute the same number of electrons to bond formation. The atoms will
share their valence shell electrons are not localized by only one atom. The share electrons b/w the atoms
are responsible for lowering the energies and shifting towards stability.
One the basis of electron/electrons sharing, covalent bond may be classified as single, double and triple
covalent bonds.
Single Covalent Bond:
The bonds in which two atoms share one electron each they form a pair of electrons is called single
covalent bond.
A single straight line “_____” shows the single covalent bond.
For example, H2, Cl2, F2, Etc.
a. Chlorine (Cl2)
Chlorine molecule is formed from two chlorine atoms. The chlorine atom electronic configuration is (2,
8, 7). A Chlorine atom has seven electrons in its valence shell. The two chlorine atoms mutually shares
one electron with each other to form chlorine (Cl2). Therefore, both chlorine atoms attain inert gas (Ar)
electronic configuration and complete their octet.
v. Methane (CH4):
It is tetrahedral in shape
attraction between the adjacent HCl molecules. The dipole-dipole interaction is relatively weak; only 3.3
kj.mol energy is required to break that interaction. The force of attraction is so small that Hydrogen
chloride (HCl) boils at -85.00c
Factors affecting Dipole-Dipole forces:
The following two factors affect the dipole-dipole forces i.e. intermolecular distance and electro
negativity.
i. Intermolecular distance:
Greater the intermolecular distance weaker will be the dipole-dipole forces and vice versa. The dipole-
dipole forces are very weak in gases because the molecules of gases are far apart from each other.
ii. Electro negativity difference:
Greater the electro negativity of bonded atoms, stronger will be dipole-dipole forces and vice versa.
Those molecules have strong dipole-dipole forces which have high melting points and boiling points etc.
Q11. What do you understand from Hydrogen bonding?
Ans: Hydrogen Bonding:
The force attraction b/w the partial positively charged hydrogen atom to one molecule and the partial
negatively charged atom of other molecule is known as Hydrogen bonding. (OR)
“When Hydrogen is covalently bonded to E.N atoms (O2, F2, Cl2) then the strong inter molecular force
exists is called Hydrogen bonding.
Explanation:
The hydrogen bonding is shown by dotted lines. Hydrogen bonding is only formed when hydrogen is
bonded with F, N or O. This is a type of bond containing intermolecular forces which are roughly ten
times stronger than dipole-dipole forces. However, hydrogen bonding is roughly ten times weaker than
ionic, covalent or coordinate covalent bond.
Example:
Consider water (H2o) in which oxygen is more electronegative therefore the bonded electron pair b/w
hydrogen and oxygen will be attracted more by the oxygen atoms which will produce a partial positive
charge on hydrogen atom. As a result, the partial negatively charged oxygen atoms of another water
molecule from hydrogen bonding.
Similarly, hydrogen bonding can be seen in HF, NH3 etc.
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Structure of Molecules
(LONG QUESTIONS)
Q1. Describe the octet rule in terms of noble-gas configuration and stability.
Ans: The valence concept (Elecronic Theory of valence)
In 1916, G.N. Lewis and W. Kossel gave the electronic theory of valence.
It states that in a chemical bond formation, atom take part by losing, gaining or sharing of electrons, so
as to attain the inert or noble gas electronic configuration.
When atoms have two or eight electrons in their outermost shell, they are stable. The electron theory of
valence can be named as Octet or Duplet theory of valence.
Octet Theory of Valence or Rule of Eight:
This rule states that “The tendency of atoms to attain eight electrons in the outermost shell in
order to attain stability”.
Explanation:
The elements in group VIIIA of the periodic table, such as helium, neon and argon are known as
noble gases. They are also called inert gases because they are very stable and rarely take part in a
chemical reactions to form compounds. Their stability comes from their completely filled outermost
shells.
Except to helium it has two electrons in the outermost shell, all the other noble gases have their
outermost shells filled with eight electrons. A shell with eight electrons is called an octet shell and is
very stable. Thus, when atoms take part in chemical reactions, they tend to complete eight electrons in
their outermost shell, to attain electronic configurations of the noble gases (except Helium).
Example:
Oxygen (O) atom has six electrons in their valence shell. It shares or gains two electrons in its
outermost shell to attain the stability by completing its outermost shell with eight electron.
Q2 (a). What is the main distinction between ionic and covalent bonding? Explain your answer
with suitable examples.
Ans:
IONIC BOND COVALENT BOND
A type of chemical bond which is formed A type of chemical bond which is formed
by complete transfer of electron from one by the mutual sharing of electrons b/w two
atom to another atom is called ionic bond. atoms is called a covalent bond.
It contains ions. It contains atoms (Atoms may be neutral or
partially charged.
It is usually exists between metal and non- It usually exists between non-metals.
metal.
It is non-directional. It is directional.
It is formed between those atoms, having It is formed between those atoms, having
electro negativity difference more than 1.7. electro negativity difference less than 1.7.
It is not classified i.e. it has no types It is classified further i.e. it may be single,
double or triple.
Examples: Examples:
NaCl, KCl, CaO, MgO and Al2O3 have H2, NH3, H2O, CH4 have covalent bond.
ionic bond.
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Q2 (b). How is electronegativity used in determining the ionic or covalent character of the bonding
Between two elements?
Ans: (b) The difference in electronegativity of two bounded elements:
1. If the E.N difference between two bonded atoms is greater than 1.7 then the bond will be ionic.
For example: NaCl
E.N of Na = 0.9
E.N of Cl = 3.0
Difference between the E.N = 3.0 – 0.9 = 2.1
Hence the bond NaCl is ionic in nature.
2. If the E.N difference between two bonded atoms is from 0 to 0.4 then the bond will be non-polar
covalent.
For Example: Cl2
E.N of Cl = 3.0
E.N of Cl = 3.0
Difference between the E.N = 3.0 – 3.0 = 0
Hence the Cl2 bond is non-polar covalent in nature.
b. if the E.N difference between two bonded atoms is from 0.5 to 1.6 then the bond will be polar
covalent.
For example: HCL
E.N of H = 2.1
E.N of Cl = 3.0
Difference between the E.N = 3.0 – 2.1 = 0.9
Hence the HCl bond is polar covalent in nature.
3. If the E.N difference between two bonded atoms is 1.7 then the bond will be 50% ionic and 50%
covalent.
Q3. Draw the Lewis structure for each of the following compounds.
a. CO b. HCl c. SO2 d. CCl4 e. BF3 f. NH3
Ans:
a. CO:
Valance electrons of C = 4.
Valance electrons of O = 6
Lewis structure:
:C ≡ O: OR
b. HCL:
Valance electrons of H = 1.
Valance electrons of Cl = 7
Lewis structure:
OR
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c. SO2:
Valance electrons of S = 6.
Valance electrons of O = 6
Lewis structure:
OR
d. CCl4:
Valance electrons of C = 4.
Valance electrons of Cl = 7
Lewis structure:
OR
e. BF3:
Valance electrons of B = 3
Valance electrons of F = 7
Lewis structure:
OR
f. NH3:
Valance electrons of N = 5
Valance electrons of H = 1
Lewis structure:
OR
Q4. Explain why most metals are malleable and ductile but ionic crystals are not.
Ans: Metals are malleable and ductile but ionic crystals are not, because:
When external force is applied on metal, its layers slide over each other, thus change the position
of the metal cations however, the attractive force between the metal cations and Electron Sea around it,
remains same. Due to this reason, metals, do not break, so, they can be drawn into sheets and wires,
without breaking.
While, the ionic solids, contains parallel layers of cation and anions in alternate position. So,
when an external force is applied on it, then one layer of ions slide a bit over the other layer, so, the
similar ions come in front of each other and hence begin to repel each other, due to this repulsion, ionic
crystals cannot be drawn into sheets and wire i.e. break down.
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Q5. (a) What is meaning of the term polar, as applied to chamial bonding?
Ans: a. Polar:
Polar means opposite charges i.e. positive and negative charges.
“Molecules with partial positive (+ive) and partial negative (-ive) charges on atom are called polar
molecules and phenomena is called polarity”. Polarity is shown by the covalent compounds containing
different atoms and as well as by the ionic compounds.
In polar covalent compound, the electrons are unequally shared b/w the two atoms. The most E.N atoms
attract the shared pair of electrons toward itself possess partial negative charge and the opposite atom
possess partial positive charge. E.g
Explanation:
As two same bounded atoms have the same value of electro negativity. Therefore the shared pair of
electrons will be equally attracted by both the atoms. The bond pair will remain in b/w the two atoms
and no partial positive or negative charge will be produced as either end of the molecule.
Example:
H + H = H – H or H2
Cl + Cl + = Cl or Cl2
N + N = N = N or N2
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Structure of Molecules
(SHORT QUESTIONS)
Q1. What is electron sea model of metallic bonding?
Ans: Electron Sea Theory:
The force of attraction b/w the positive metal ions and the mobile sea of electrons is called metallic
bond.
Drude and Loven proposed a theory of metallic bonding called electron gas or electron sea theory.
According to this theory the valence electrons of metal atoms are not firmly held by the nucleus due to
the large size and low I.P of metal atoms. The outer valence electrons are lost by the atoms and thus
from a sea of fee electrons the positively charged metal ions are held together by this sea of electrons
and are at a measurable distance from each other in crystals.
The valence electrons do not belong to an individual ion. They move freely but do not escape from the
bulk. When an electric current is passed, electrons jump from one atom to the other and in this way
metal conduct electricity.
Q2. Why most atoms are chemically bonded to other atoms in nature?
Ans: Every system in the universe tends to lower its energy to attain stability like water which lower
Level. Electricity which flows from higher potential to lower potential and like heat which move from
hot bodies to cool bodies.
In the same way, the energy of two isolated atoms is more than two bounded atoms. To lower its energy
and from a molecule and to attain inert gases configuration.
Example:
H2 and Cl2
i. H2 Molecule:
HO + Hx H – H or H2
Higher energy lower energy
Unstable stable
Reactive un reactive
ii. Cl2 molecules:
H. + Clx H – Cl or Cl2
Higher energy Lower energy
Unstable Stable
Reactive Unreactive
Q3. Identify and define the four major types of chemical bonding.
Ans: The four major types of chemical bonding are:
a. Ionic bond b. Covalent bond c. Co-ordinate covalent bod
d. Metallic bond
a. Ionic Bond:
Ionic bond is define as “The type of bond which is formed by complete transfer of electron(s) from one
atom to other atom is called ionic bond.
It is also called electrovalent bond. This type of bonding is always formed between a metal and non-
metal.
b. Covalent Bond:
A type of chemical bond which is formed by the mutual sharing of electrons b/w two atoms is
called a covalent bond. (OR)
It is that force of attraction that arises b/w atoms due to the mutual sharing of an electron or
electrons.
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Q9. Why ionic compounds are good conductors compared to covalent compounds.
Ans: Reason:
Generally, ionic compounds completely ionize in aqueous solutions or in molten state, they are good
conductors of electricity due to the movement of their ions.
While, covalent compounds generally do not ionize in aqueous solution or in molten state. They do not
partially ionize in aqueous solution as compared to ionic compounds.
For Example:
Ionic compounds like NaCl, KCl, MgCl2 are good conductors of electricity in aqueous solution while
sugar, kerosene oil etc are bad conductors of electricity due to the lack of ions.
That is why, ionic compounds are good conductors as compared to covalent compounds.
Q10. Give the reason that why bond is always polar?
Ans: In co-ordinate covalent bond or dative covalent bond, the shared pair of electrons is donated by
only one atom which is called donor atom. The other atom is acceptor atom. The donor atom, after
giving electrons, develop a partial positive charge and due to the storage of electron the acceptor atom
develop parial negative charge.
That is why dative or co-ordinate covalent bond is always polar