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प्रश्न
What is a lone pair of electrons?
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उत्तर
A pair of electrons which is not shared with any other atom is known as lone pair of electrons.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Identify the term/substance in the following:
The electrons present in the outermost shell of an atom.
By drawing an electron dot diagram show the formation of Ammonium ion [Atomic No.: N = 7 and H = 1]
Choose the most appropriate answer of the following:
Bonding in this molecule can be understood to involve coordinate bonding
(A) Carbon tetrachloride
(B) Hydrogen
(C) Hydrogen chloride
(D) Ammonium chloride
The following table shows the test a student performed on four different aqueous solutions which are X, Y, Z and W. Based on the observations provided, identify the cation present:
| Chemical test | Observation | Conclusion |
| To solution X, ammonium hydroxide is added in minimum quantity first and then in excess |
A dirty white precipitate is formed which dissolves in excess to form a clear solution |
(1) |
| To solution Y ammonium hydroxide is added in the minimum quantity first and then in excess |
A pale blue precipitate is formed which dissolves in excess to form a clear inky blue solution. |
(2) |
| To solution W a small quantity of sodium hydroxide solution is added and then in excess. |
A white precipitate is formed which remains insoluble. |
(3) |
| To a salt Z calcium hydroxide the solution is added and then heated. |
A pungent smelling gas turning moist red litmus paper blue is obtained. |
(4) |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A compound X consists of only molecules. Hence, X will have
A. A crystalline hard structure
B. A low melting point and low boiling point
C. An ionic bond
D. A strong force of attraction between its molecules
Why do atoms combine?
Give the conditions for coordinate bond formation.
Draw an electron dot diagram of a hydronium ion and label the lone pair of electrons.
By drawing an electron dot diagram, show the lone pair effect leading to the formation of the ammonium ion from ammonia gas and hydrogen ion.
Identify the following:
A bond formed between two atoms by sharing of a pair of electrons, with both electrons being provided by the same atom.
