allowing them to form bonds D. water molecules ionize more slowly than metal ions in the sample   3. Atom A has an electron configuration 1s22s22p5 while atom B has an electron configuration of 1s22s22p3. Based on this information, what is a valid molecular formula of A and B? A. AB3 B. A3B2 C. A4B2

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Answer the following. Choose the answer from the provide choices.

1. Which type of intermolecular force operates between and among molecules?

A. dipole-dipole interaction
B. London dispersions

C. Van der Waals

D. Ion-dipole forces

 

2. If metal ions are soluble in water, why are metal samples insoluble in the same solvent?
A. hydrogen bonds cannot compete with the metallic bonding in the sample

B. ion-dipole interactions form more slowly than hydrogen bonding

C. atoms in the metal are not ionized, disallowing them to form bonds

D. water molecules ionize more slowly than metal ions in the sample

 

3. Atom A has an electron configuration 1s22s22p5 while atom B has an electron configuration of 1s22s22p3. Based on this information, what is a valid molecular formula of A and B?

A. AB3

B. A3B2

C. A4B2

D. A3B4

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