While sulfur forms the compound SF6, no equivalent compounds of oxygen, OF6, are known. Explain wh

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Q: a) The element Xenon (Xe) is rarely forming compounds. By knowing its position in the periodic…

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Q: Explain why calcium can form a C a 2+ ion but not aC a 3+ ion.

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Q: Give the number of Valence Electrons and draw the Lewis Dot Diagram for the following: 1. Mg 2. O 3.…

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Q: Q 12 Name the three types of chemical bonding and explain differences with respect to their methods…

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Q: Which element could the following generic Lewis dot symbol represent? At Al As Ar

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Q: Compare and contrast the ways in which metals andnonmetals form ions, and explain why they are…

A: Metals have a tendency to lose electrons. Therefore, metals lose electrons to form cations.

Q: Which element does X represent in the Lewis structure X2 if there is a double bond between the atoms

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Q: Draw the Lewis structure(s) for SO3F–. Explain the structure which you have drawn.

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Q: What is the Lewis dot structure of Cl-?

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Q: If Li forms Li3X with element X. What is the formula of the compound formed with Mg and X?

A: Li3X compound  i.e Li have valency  1  and X have valency  2

Q: How many covalent bonds does the phosphorus atom make and why?

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Q: Which one of the following is the general form of the Lewis dot formula for chlorine? :x:

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Q: in the chloromethane molecule: a) all chemical bonds are ionic b) all bonds are polar covalent c)…

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Q: The molecule CH2CHCH3CH2CHF(CH3)2CCH3 contains H atoms 1. 16 2. 22 3. 18 4. 20

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Q: Determine the number of valence electrons in POCI, and then draw the corresponding Lewis structure…

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Q: Distinguish three (3) differences between ionic and covalent bonding with an example of it.

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Q: Using neat sketches where possible, describe fully how a covalent bond is formed.

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Q: how many hydrogen atoms are in the following structure?

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Q: Does a metal and non metal make a Ionic Bond, Covalent Bond, or both?

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Q: Which of these elements does NOT need 8 electrons to satisfy the Octet Rule? * O Carbon Fluorine…

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Q: Which of the following has four valence electrons? A) beryllium B) carbon C) sodium D) sulfur

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Q: Explain the difference between electron affinity and electronegativity

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Q: What is ionic bonding ? How it is determined?

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Q: The correct Noble Gas configuration for Cl-  is:        a. 1s22s22p63s23p5…

A: The atomic number of Cl is 17  Hence there are 17 electrons in Cl.

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Q: 2. What are the Electron pair arrangements for each of the molecules in #1. SiF₁ SF6 ICI,.

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Q: What is the chemical formula of difluoride heptasulfide? * a. FS, b. F2S6 А. c. F2S7 d. F,S2 D. B.

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Q: Which of the following pairs of elements would likely form an ionic bond? OA Na and F D B. Mg and Cu…

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Q: To answer the questions, interpret the following Lewis diagram for IF5. 1. For the central iodine…

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Q: Which of the following elements does not follow the octet rule? (a) sodium (b) helium  (c)…

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Q: Explain Vander Waal type of bonding with examples.

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Q: What type of bonding is found in rubbing alcohol, C3H8O?

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Q: Given the following types of atoms, decide which type of bonding, ionic or covalent, is most likely…

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Q: describe in detail the N-F bond in terms of the relevant electronegativities and polarities

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Q: Explain Bond Length while Determining Molecular Shape ?

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Q: explain the basis of ionic bonding

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Actinides

The elements in which the extra electron tends to enter the 5f-orbitals of (n–2)th main shell are considered 5f-block elements. They are also named actinides. Actinides include 15 elements, from atomic number 89 to 103.