) Using principles of chemical bonding and/or intermolecular forces, explain each of the following: (a)  MgCl2 and SiCl4  (b)  MgCl2 and MgF2 (c) F2 and Br2 (d) F2 and N2

Q: Predict the arrangement of the atoms about the sulfuratom in F4SPO, assuming that double-bonded…

A: Given information: F4SPO Double bonded atoms require more space than single bonded atoms. F4SPO…

Q: The interhalogen compound BrF3 is a volatile, straw-colored liquid. The compound exhibits…

A: The BrF2+ ion has 7 + 2(7) - 1 = 20 valence-shell electrons. The number of valence-shell electrons…

Q: What is the difference between a covalent molecularsolid and a covalent network solid? Do their…

A: Molecular solids are made up of atoms or molecules held together by London dispersion forces,…

Q: physical concept forms the premise of VSERP theory?

A: Valence shell electron repulsion theory (VSEPR) helps us to identify the geometry of a molecule on…

Q: “Inert” xenon actually forms several compounds, especially with the highly electronegative elements…

A: The balanced equation is, Using Hess's law the enthalpy of formation is calculated,

Q: Draw the structural formula for hydrogen fluoride, HF, and state the type of bond in a hydrogen…

A: Each HF forms 2 hydrogen bonds on an average and the structural formula of HF( hydrogen fluoride…

Q: An ionic substance of formula MX has a lattice energy of6 * 103 kJ>mol. Is the charge on the ion…

A: The lattice energy of an ionic substance depends on the magnitude of the charge on its ions and…

Q: Draw Lewis structures for BrO4-, SiH4, PCl4, CH2Cl2 and BF4-. (a) Which species is/are likely to be…

A: Here we have to write Lewis structures, molecular geometry and predict paramagnetic species and…

Q: The less important structure to the over all properties of the molecule is The formal charges on the…

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Q: Why does the octet rule not work well for compounds oflanthanide and actinide elements? Suggest a…

A: The reason why the octet rule does not works well for compounds of lanthanides and actinides has to…

Q: Suggest, giving brief reason(s), which substance in each of the following pairs is likely to have…

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Q: 8.17 Specify which compound in each of the following pairsof ionic compounds should have the higher…

A: Lattice energy depends upon two factors:charge on ion (greater the charge higher is the lattice…

Q: Calculate the lattice energy of TICI(s), in kJ/mol, using the following thermodynamic data: Heat of…

A: The amount of heat is released when 1 mole of any compound forms crystal is called the heat of…

Q: Calculate the lattice formation enthalpy (lattice energy) of TICI(s), in kJ/mol, using the following…

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Q: Answer the following questions using principles of chemical bonding and molecular structure. (a)…

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Q: Describe and justify the Pauling and M ul liken electronegativity scales

A: Pauling and Mulliken electronegativity scales : Both Mulliken and Pauling electronegativity is a…

Q: 8.13 In which of the following states would NaCl be electrically conducting: (a) solid, (b) molten…

A: In which of the following states would NaCl be electrically conducting has to be given.

Q: The interhalogen compound BrF3 is a volatile, straw-colored liquid. The compound exhibits…

A: The molecular structure of BrF2+ and BrF4- are bent and square planar respectively. Their electronic…

Q: The structure of borazine, B3N3H6, is a six-membered ringof alternating B and N atoms. There is one…

A: Lewis structure represents the bonding electrons and atoms with lone pair and chemical bonds. In…

Q: What is the bond line structure of the following?

A: As you have asked multiple questions, we have answered the 1st one of your questions. If you want an…

Q: Why catenation property is most remarkable in the case of carbon?

A: Catenation:The property of linkage of atoms of same element forming a longer chain is known as…

Q: State whether the bonding in each compound is likely to be covalent: i) glucose, ii) nitrogen, iii)…

A: Answer - 1. glucose Glucose is a covalent compound because glucose contains 3 non-metals: oxygen,…

Q: Thionyl chloride, SOCl2 , has the following structure. Which bond in SOCl2 is a coordinate covalent…

A: A two-center, two electron covalent bond in which the two electrons are derived from the same atom…

Q: A compound of gallium with chlorine has a melting point of 350 K (77 °C) and a boiling point of 474…

A: Given: Melting point=77°C=350 K Boiling point=201°C=474 K

Q: (a) State whether or not the bonding in each substance islikely to be covalent: (i) iron, (ii)…

A: Iron (Fe) is a metal that forms metallic bond in which electrons are free to move from one atom to…

Q: Explain the below "Polarizability is a measure of how the electron cloud around an atomresponds to…

A: Polarizability is defined as the extent to which the electron cloud surrounding an atom or molecule…

Q: The SF5- ion is formed when SF4(g) reacts with fluoridesalts containing large cations, such as…

A: Lewis structures and molecular structure for SF4

Q: The compound gallium arsenide is a commonly used semiconductor,having an energy gap Eg of 1.43 eV.…

A: The 3p,3d and 4s subshells of both Arsenic and Galliumare completely filled. They both have…

Q: The structure of borazine, B3N3H6, is a six-membered ringof alternating B and N atoms. There is one…

A: Part (a) Number of valence electrons in B = 3 electrons Number of valence electrons in H = 1…

Q: If PF3 is covalent, state its structure using the VSEPR model, and if the molecule is polar or…

A: PF3 is a covalent compound which is formed by sharing of electrons between the phosphorus and…

Q: Phosphorus pentachloride, a key industrial compound with annual world production of about 2107kg,…

A: The given products are POCl3 and SOCl2. POCl3 : In POCl3 phosphorus is the least electronegative…

Q: Paramagnetism is exhibited with substances containing unpaired electrons. Uhe example of this is…

A: A true or false question based on paramagnetism, which is to be accomplished.

Q: (a) Which of these compounds is an exception to the octetrule: carbon dioxide, water, ammonia,…

A: The Lewis structure is also known as electron dot structure. It is the complete representation of a…

Q: "Inert" xenon actually forms several compounds, especially with the highly electronegative elements…

A: The heat of formation of a compound is numerically equal to the net energies when all the bonds of…

Q: The compound SF3N has been synthesized.(a) Draw the Lewis diagram of this molecule, supposingthat…

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Q: for the carbonate CO32-, draw all the resonances structures, Identify which orbitals overlap to…

A: Given ion is : CO32-  Resonance structures of CO32- = ?

Q: Predict which compound in each of the following pairs shouldhave the higher melting and boiling…

A: The temperature at which liquids start boiling is the boiling temperature and the point is the…

Q: Methyl isocyanate, , is an intermediate in the manufacture of many pesticides. It received notoriety…

A: Hybridisation is defined as a process of combining two or more atomic orbitals from the same atom to…

Q: Explain why :(i) No chemical compound of helium is known.(ii) Bond dissociation energy of fluorine…

A: Given statements, (i) No chemical compound of helium is known.(ii) Bond dissociation energy of…

Q: Does BaSO, or KCN have the lower melting point?

A: The compound with lower melting point has to be given,

Q: Show that only potential energy is involved in the formation of covalent bonding. Explain with an…

A: Molecular compounds are generally comprised of two or more nonmetal atoms. Familiar examples include…

Q: -Draw formulas showing the Covalent and ionic bounds of the followinf two Compounds? CH,ONa

A: In a molecule, the atoms are connected  to other atoms by the bonds. Depending on the type and…

Q: The nearest-neighbor distance in crystalline LiCl (rocksalt structure) is 2.570 Å; the bond length…

A: Bond length denotes the efficiency of attraction between the bonded atoms. The bond length is…

Q: Of the elements Be, C, Cl, Sb, and Cs, which is most likely to participate in extensive p bonding,?

A: C is most likely to participate in extensive p bonding.

Q: Calculate the lattice energy of KCI(s) using the following thermodynamic data (all data is in…

A: We will calculate lattice enthalpy using born habers cycle.

Quantum Mechanical Treatment of the Valence Bond Theory

Quantum mechanical treatment of valence bond theory refers to the relationship established between the quantum mechanical theory and the valence bond theory to describe the chemical bonding in a particular molecule.