Chapter 8, Problem 37QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The magnitude of partial charges on the atoms in hydrogen iodide is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Equal and opposite charges of the same magnitude are responsible for the formation of a neutral molecule.

The magnitude of partial charge present on the atoms present in the given molecule is calculated by dividing the dipole moment by the bond length.

The magnitude of charge is calculated by the expression as follows:

$\begin{array}{c}\mu =Q\times r\\ Q=\frac{\mu }{r}\end{array}$

Here, $\mu$ is the dipole moment, $Q$ is the charge and $r$ is the bond length of hydrogen iodide molecule.