Explain why argon does not form either (a) ionic bonds or (b) covalent bonds.

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A: Interpretation: We have to tell why second row element does not have more than eight electrons.

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A: Given statement is that sulfur atom attains an electronic arrangement like that of noble gas argon.

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Q: 9.74 Use Lewis electron-dot symbols to represent the formation of (a) BrF, from bromine and fluorine…

A: The compounds given are BrF3 and AlF3.

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Q: Which of the following is an example of molecular covalent type of bond? O Hydrogen, Krypton, Barium…

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Q: Assuming normal filing rules, write the full and abreviated electron configurations as well as the…

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Q: Beryllium has an atomic number of 4. How is beryllium likely to form a stable electron arrangement?…

A: Answer : by losing two electrons beryllium acquire stable electron arrangement.

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Q: 1.) Assuming that the octet rule is obeyed, write out the electron configuration for the ion formed…

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Q: 82 Explain why argon does not form either (a) ionic bonds or (b) covalent bonds.

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Q: Which pair of atoms forms the most ionic bond? Aluminum and Arsenic a. c. Aluminum and Selenium…

A: Answer -  answer is option d) Aluminium and Oxygen

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Q: What is the difference for a bicentric and a bielectronic covalent bond?

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Q: Which type of bond will result in formation of ions? A. Ionic B. Covalent C. Hydrogen D. Alpha

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Q: While sulfur forms the compound SF6, no equivalent compounds of oxygen, OF6, are known. Explain wh

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Q: Tin forms both an ionic compound and a covalent compound with chlorine. The ionic compound is SnCl2…

A: To identify the compound which is more likely the covalent compound. SnCl3, SnCl4, or SnCl5