Use the VSEPR model to predict the structure of the cyclicion P₃O₉³⁻

Q: Describe the bonding in the nitrate ion, NO3?

A: The nitrate ion consists of Nitrogen as the central atom, around which oxygen atoms are arranged in…

Q: Describe the bonding between the atoms in the triiodide and pentaiodide anions

A: A chemical bond is a long-lasting attraction between atoms, ions or molecules that allows the…

Q: Complete and balance the following:(a) N₂(g)+ Al(s)→(b) PF₅(g) +H₂O(l)→

A: Balancing of the equation means that : number of atom on reactant side = number of atom on product…

Q: The high reactivity of Fluorine in groupVII (Group 17) K is due to 1. the weaker F-F bond 2. the…

A: Fluorine is an element represented by the symbol F and is present in halogen family. The atomic…

Q: predict the valence orbital electron molecular orbital configurations for the following, and state…

A: In molecular orbital theory atomic orbital combine to form molecular orbitals . If two atomic…

Q: Why does CO2 have a linear shape with no dipole moment?

A: Dipole moment measures the polarity of the molecule and it occurs when there is a separation of…

Q: Explain the challenges encountered in drawing a valence bond diagram for the average nitrate ion.

A: These hybrid orbitals, mix with orbitals of other atoms, and structure is drawn. Here in nitrate…

Q: Assuming acid strength relates directly to number of O atoms bonded to the central atom, rank…

A: Given:

Q: Is O2(-3) paramagnetic or diamagnetic?

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Q: Define the term disproportionation?

A: The term disproportionation has to be explained.

Q: In the 1950s, the reaction of hydrazinewith chlorine trifluoride (Cl F 3 ) was used as a rocketfuel.…

A: The given compound is ClF3 (Chlorine trifluoride).

Q: Which Group 5A(15) elements form trihalides? Pentahalides? Explai

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Q: Fluorine lies between oxygen and neon in Period 2. Whereas atomic sizes and ionization energies of…

A: The given data: The given elements are F, O, and Ne. To determine = The change in their…

Q: In what ways are the electronic structures of the group 14 (4a) elements similar?

A: In this question, we will discuss about why the electronic structures the group 14 elements similar.…

Q: Draw the Lewis structure of phosphate (PO₄³⁻) by following the octet rule on all atoms and then…

A: The detailed solution of your question given below-- Since, we know that the Lewis structure, the…

Q: Give example of an octahedral arrangement around a central atom?

A: Octahedral arrangement is the positioning of 6 atoms or group of atoms or ligands symmetrically…

Q: Use the VSEPR method to predict the structure of the CS2 molecule.

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Q: Give the molecular shape around the boron atom in BCl 3 and the nitrogen atom in NCl 3 and explain…

A: The molecular shape around the boron atom in BCl 3 and the nitrogen atom in NCl3 has to be given,

Q: Account for the following: (i) Nitrogen does not form pentahalides. (ii) The two oxygen-oxygen bond…

A: Classification of nature between atoms and existence depends on many of the physical and chemical…

Q: Predict whether the N—O bonds in NO  3 are stronger or weaker than the N—O bonds in NO+.?

A: The N—O bonds in NO3- are stronger or weaker than the N—O bonds in NO+ has to be given,

Q: What nonmetal in Period 3 forms 4 single bonds?

A: Silicon has valence Electronic configuration p2 It need 4 electrons to attain stable p6…

Q: The oxidation state of selenium in NaSeO3 is O-5 O-3 O+5 O +7 +3

A: Oxidation state :-  The number of electrons an atom either gains or lost during the formation of a…

Q: The number of unpaired electrons in the Po atom (period 6) is O 2 O 3 O 1 O 4

A: The element Po is Polonium. Since the oxygen group in the periodic table has the element Po.

Q: Which Group 5A(15) elements form trihalides? Penta-halides? Explain.

A: Introduction: Elements of group 5A(15)  are N, P, As, Sb and Bi. The electronic configuration of…

Q: Nitrous oxide, N2O, commonly known as laughing gas, is used as an anesthetic in minor surgeries,…

A: Nitrous oxide (N2O), better known as laughing gas or fun gas, was first discovered in 1793 by…

Q: What's the molecular shape of CO2? tetrahedral trigonal planar linear octahedral

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Q: A molecular property of the Group 6A(16) hydrides changes abruptly down the group. This change has…

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Q: The electron configuration of V (vanadium) * [Ar] 4s2 3d3 O [Ar] 3d5 O [Ar] 3d3 4s2 O [Ar] 4s1 3d4

A: Using rule of electronic configuration.

Q: Which of the following is the electron configuration of a sulfide ion? O INe]3s 23p 1 O [Ne]3s 23p 2…

A: Total number of electrons in a sulfide ion ( S2-) = 16 + 2 = 18 Electron configuration of sulfide…

Q: Predict the shape of SiF4,SF4 and XeF4 molecules. Explain why the shapes differ.

A: Shape of SiF4, SF4 and XeF4 = ?  Explain why shape is different.

Q: What geometric structure does IO2F2- have? (8O, 9F, 53I)

A: Structure and hybridization of  IO2F2- is,

Q: Arrange these species by their ability to act as an oxidizing agent. Cu^+, Au^3+, Ca^2+, Fe^2+

A: The reduction half-reactions and the associated standard reduction potential with the species are as…

Q: How many nonbonding electron pairs are there in the Lewisstructure of the peroxide ion, O22-?(a) 7…

A: Oxygen atom has 6 valence electrons. Non-bonding e- are those which are not involved in bonding.

Q: What is the Lewis Structure for P4, its electron geometry, and molecular geometry?

A: The Lewis structure or molecular skeleton is also known as electron dot structure. It is the…

Q: Describe the molecular structure of each of the following molecules or ions listed. (a) PH3(b)…

A: The molecular structure is determined by the number of bond pairs and lone pairs around the central…

Q: what is SeBr6 Lewis dot structure

A: Lewis dot structure is representation of molecule in such a way wherein all bonding and non-bonding…

Q: For each of the following molecules, write a Lewis structure, predict the molecular structure…

A: So we’re going to determine Lewis structure, molecular structure ,bond angles, and hydra orbitals…

Q: Identify the following hydrides as ionic, metallic, or molecular:(a) B2H6, (b) RbH, (c) Th4H1.5.

A: As we move down the group - metallic character increases. Hence, Th has greater metallic character…

Q: Explain why N22+  is diamagnetic while O24+ which has the same number of valance electrons is…

A: A diamagnetic substance has all the electrons paired whereas for a paramagnetic substance there are…

Q: Explain why N2 2+ is diamagnetic, while O2 4+, which has the same number of valence electrons, is…

A: The Lewis structure does not give any idea about molecular geometry but it purposed the distribution…

Q: The pentafluorides of the larger members of Group 5A(15)have been prepared, but N can have only…

A: The concept of covalent bond was introduced by the scientist Lewis. The Lewis theory states that the…

Q: Why is BrF₄⁻ square planar, whereas BF₄⁻ is tetrahedral?

A: VSEPR theory helps in the prediction of the geometry of a molecule on the basis of the number of…

Q: 12. Which nitrogen has the highest electron density? HN Н2 А. 1 В. 2 С. 3 D. 4 IZ ZI

A: Ans: C, the nitrogen labelled with 3 has highest electron density

Q: Which of the following has the highest ionic strength? O 0.60 M NaCI O 0.60 M Na2SO4 O 0.60 M…

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Q: Draw the geometrical structure of both cis- and trans-forms of K[Cr(C2O4)2(H2O)2].

A: Isomerism is  defined as one compound  have same  chemical formula   but different chemical…