Chemistry: The Central Science Plus Mastering Chemistry, 13th Edition
Chemistry: The Central Science Plus Mastering Chemistry, 13th Edition
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780321864406
Author: Theodore E. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Bruce E. Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward, Matthew E. Stoltzfus
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 1DE

(a)

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To determine: The metal that is more ductile between Ag or Mo .

(a)

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Answer to Problem 1DE

Solution: Ag is more ductile.

Explanation of Solution

The ductility of an element depends upon the bonding between the metal atoms which in turn depend upon the number of valence electrons. Greater the number of valence electrons, greater will be the bonding between the metal atoms and less ductile is the metal. The valence electrons present in Ag atom is 1 and the valence electrons present in Mo atom is 6 . The number of valence electrons present in Ag atom is less as compared to Mo and the weaker metallic bonding present in Ag metal.
Hence, the Ag metal is more ductile as compared to Mo metal.

Conclusion
Ag metal is more ductile as compared to Mo metal because the number of valence electrons present in Ag is less which constitute weaker metallic bonding.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The metal that is more ductile between Zn or Si .

(b)

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Answer to Problem 1DE

Solution: Zn is more ductile.

Explanation of Solution

The ductility of an element depends upon the bonding between the metal atoms which in turn depend upon the number of valence electrons. Greater the number of valence electrons, greater will be the bonding between the metal atoms and less ductile is the metal. The valence electrons present in Zn atom is 2 and the valence electrons present in Si atom is 4 . The number of valence electrons present in Zn atom is less as compared to Si and the weaker metallic bonding present in Zn metal.
Hence, the Zn metal is more ductile as compared to Si metal.

Conclusion
Zn metal is more ductile as compared to Si metal because the number of valence electrons present in Zn is less which constitute weaker metallic bonding.

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Chemistry: The Central Science Plus Mastering Chemistry, 13th Edition

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