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Chapter 8, Problem 8.155AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The number of pairs of electrons that xenon share to form the given molecules or ions are to be identified.

Concept introduction: The Lewis symbols of the atoms indicate the total number of valence electrons surrounding the atom or the ions.

To determine: The number of pairs of electrons that xenon share to form XeF2 .

(a)

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Answer to Problem 8.155AP

Solution

Xenon shares only one pair of electrons to form XeF2 .

Explanation of Solution

Explanation

The atomic number of xenon is 54 .

The electronic configuration of xenon is [Kr]4d105s25p6 . Therefore, xenon has eight valence electrons.

The atomic number of fluorine is 9 .

The electronic configuration of fluorine is [He]2s22p5 . Therefore, fluorine has seven valence electrons.

Thus, the total number of valence electrons of XeF2 is 8+2×7=22

Therefore, the Lewis structure of XeF2 is,

Chemistry, Chapter 8, Problem 8.155AP , additional homework tip  1

Figure 1

Therefore, out of four pairs of electrons, xenon shares only one pair of electrons to form XeF2 .

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The number of pairs of electrons that xenon share to form XeOF2 .

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Answer to Problem 8.155AP

Solution

Xenon shares only two pairs of electrons to form XeOF2 .

Explanation of Solution

Explanation

The atomic number of xenon is 54 .

The electronic configuration of xenon is [Kr]4d105s25p6 . Therefore, xenon has eight valence electrons.

The atomic number of oxygen is 8 .

The electronic configuration of oxygen is [He]2s22p4 . Therefore, oxygen has six valence electrons.

The atomic number of fluorine is 9 .

The electronic configuration of fluorine is [He]2s22p5 . Therefore, fluorine has seven valence electrons.

Thus, the total number of valence electrons of XeOF2 is 8+6+2×7=28

Therefore, the Lewis structure of XeOF2 is,

Chemistry, Chapter 8, Problem 8.155AP , additional homework tip  2

Figure 2

Therefore, out of four pairs of electrons, xenon shares only two pairs of electrons to form XeOF2 .

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The number of pairs of electrons that xenon share to form XeF+ .

(c)

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Answer to Problem 8.155AP

Solution

Xenon shares only one pair of electrons to form XeF+ .

Explanation of Solution

Explanation

The atomic number of xenon is 54 .

The electronic configuration of xenon is [Kr]4d105s25p6 . Therefore, xenon has eight valence electrons.

The atomic number of fluorine is 9 .

The electronic configuration of fluorine is [He]2s22p5 . Therefore, fluorine has seven valence electrons.

A species on losing electron possesses a positive charge. The number of electrons gains or lost is equal to the charge raised on the structure of species.

Therefore, XeF+ has one electron less than that of the valence electrons of xenon and fluorine.

Thus, the total number of valence electrons of XeF+ is 8+71=14

Therefore, the Lewis structure of XeF+ is,

Chemistry, Chapter 8, Problem 8.155AP , additional homework tip  3

Figure 3

Therefore, out of four pairs of electrons, xenon shares only one pair of electrons to form XeF+ .

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The number of pairs of electrons that xenon share to form XeF5+ .

(d)

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Answer to Problem 8.155AP

Solution

Xenon shares only one pair of electrons to form XeF5+ .

Explanation of Solution

Explanation

The atomic number of xenon is 54 .

The electronic configuration of xenon is [Kr]4d105s25p6 . Therefore, xenon has eight valence electrons.

The atomic number of fluorine is 9 .

The electronic configuration of fluorine is [He]2s22p5 . Therefore, fluorine has seven valence electrons.

A species on losing electron possesses a positive charge. The number of electrons gains or lost is equal to the charge raised on the structure of species.

Therefore, XeF5+ has one electron less than that of the valence electrons of xenon and fluorine.

Thus, the total number of valence electrons of XeF5+ is 8+5×71=42

Therefore, the Lewis structure of XeF5+ is,

Chemistry, Chapter 8, Problem 8.155AP , additional homework tip  4

Figure 4

Therefore, out of four pairs of electrons, xenon shares only one pair of electrons to form XeF5+ .

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The number of pairs of electrons that xenon share to form XeO4 .

(e)

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Solution

Xenon shares only four pairs of electrons to form XeO4 .

Explanation of Solution

Explanation

The atomic number of xenon is 54 .

The electronic configuration of xenon is [Kr]4d105s25p6 . Therefore, xenon has eight valence electrons.

The atomic number of oxygen is 8 .

The electronic configuration of oxygen is [He]2s22p4 . Therefore, oxygen has six valence electrons.

Thus, the total number of valence electrons of XeO4 is 8+4×6=32

Therefore, the Lewis structure of XeO4 is,

Chemistry, Chapter 8, Problem 8.155AP , additional homework tip  5

Figure 5

Therefore, out of four pairs of electrons, xenon shares all four pairs of electrons to form XeO4 .

Conclusion

  1. a. Xenon shares only one pair of electrons to form XeF2 .
  2. b. Xenon shares only two pairs of electrons to form XeOF2 .
  3. c. Xenon shares only one pair of electrons to form XeF+ .
  4. d. Xenon shares only one pair of electrons to form XeF5+ .
  5. e. Xenon shares only four pairs of electrons to form XeO4 .

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