Chemistry Atoms First2e
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781947172647
Author: OpenStax
Publisher: OpenStax College
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Textbook Question
Chapter 2, Problem 36E
Use the Build a Molecule simulation (http://openstax.org/l/16molbuilding) to repeat Exercise 2.34. but build a molecule With three carbons, seven hydrogens, and one chlorine.
 (a) Draw the structural formula of this molecule and state its name.
 (b) Can you arrange these atoms to make a different molecule? If so, draw its structural formula and state its name.
 (c) How are the molecules drawn in (a) and (b) the same? How do they differ? What are they called (the type of relationship between these molecules, not their names)?
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
(a) What is a hydrocarbon? (b) Butane is the alkane with a chain of four carbon atoms. Write a structural formula for this compound and determine its molecular and empirical formulas.
What are likely formulas for the following molecules? Supply the missing digit.
Choose 1 if the element appears in the formula as a single atom.
Hydrogens are bonded to the preceeding atom in the formula.
(a) CH,NH,
(b) SH₂
(c) HOCI,
12345
Open the Build a Molecule simulation (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/16molbuilding), build a molecule with two carbons, six hydrogens, and one oxygen.(a) Draw the structural formula of this molecule and state its name.(b) Can you arrange these atoms to make a different molecule? If so, draw its structural formula and state its name.(c) How are the molecules drawn in (a) and (b) the same? How do they differ? What are they called (the type of relationship between these molecules, not their names).
Chapter 2 Solutions
Chemistry Atoms First2e
Ch. 2 - In the following drawing, the green spheres...Ch. 2 - Which postulate of Dalton’s theory is consistent...Ch. 2 - Identify the postulate of Dalton’s theory that is...Ch. 2 - Samples of compound X, Y, and Z are analyzed, with...Ch. 2 - The existence of isotopes violates one of the...Ch. 2 - How are electrons and protons similar? How are...Ch. 2 - How are protons and neutrons similar? How are they...Ch. 2 - Predict and test the behavior of a particles fired...Ch. 2 - Predict and test the behavior of a particles fired...Ch. 2 - In what way are isotopes of a given element always...
Ch. 2 - Write the symbol for each of the following ions:...Ch. 2 - Write the symbol for each of the following ions:...Ch. 2 - Open the Build an Atom simulation...Ch. 2 - Open the Build an Atom simulation...Ch. 2 - Open the Build an Atom simulation...Ch. 2 - Determine the number of protons, neutrons, and...Ch. 2 - The following are properties of isotopes of two...Ch. 2 - Give the number of protons, electrons, and...Ch. 2 - Give the number of protons, electrons, and...Ch. 2 - Click on the site...Ch. 2 - Click on the site...Ch. 2 - An element has the following natural abundances...Ch. 2 - Average atomic masses listed by JUPAC are based on...Ch. 2 - Variations in average atomic mass may be observed...Ch. 2 - The average atomic masses of some elements may...Ch. 2 - The 18O:16O abundance ratio in some meteorites is...Ch. 2 - Explain why the symbol for an atom of the element...Ch. 2 - Explain why the symbol for the element sulfur and...Ch. 2 - Write the molecular and empirical formulas of the...Ch. 2 - Write the molecular and empirical formulas of the...Ch. 2 - Determine the empirical formulas for the following...Ch. 2 - Determine the empirical formulas for the following...Ch. 2 - Write the empirical formulas for the following...Ch. 2 - Open the Build a Molecule simulation...Ch. 2 - Use the Build a Molecule simulation...Ch. 2 - Use the Build a Molecule simulation...Ch. 2 - Write a sentence that describes how to determine...Ch. 2 - Compare 1 mole of H2, 1 mole of o2, and 1 mole of...Ch. 2 - Which contains the greatest mass of oxygen: 0.75...Ch. 2 - Which contains the greatest number of moles of...Ch. 2 - How are the molecular mass and the molar mass of a...Ch. 2 - Calculate the molar mass of each of the following...Ch. 2 - Calculate the molar mass of each of the following:...Ch. 2 - Calculate the empirical or molecular formula mass...Ch. 2 - Calculate the molar mass of each of the following:...Ch. 2 - Determine the number of moles of compound and the...Ch. 2 - Determine the mass of each of the following: (a)...Ch. 2 - Determine the number of moles of the compound and...Ch. 2 - Determine the mass of each of the following: (a)...Ch. 2 - The approximate minimum daily dietary requirement...Ch. 2 - Determine the mass in grams of each of the...Ch. 2 - A 55-kg woman has 7.5103 mol of hemoglobin (...Ch. 2 - Determine the number of atoms and the mass of...Ch. 2 - Determine which of the following contains the...Ch. 2 - Determine which of the following contains the...Ch. 2 - Diamond is one form of elemental carbon. An...Ch. 2 - The Cullinan diamond was the largest natural...Ch. 2 - One 53-gram serving of a particular cereal...Ch. 2 - A certain nut crunch cereal contains 11.0 grams of...Ch. 2 - A tube of toothpaste contains 0.76 g of sodium...Ch. 2 - Which of the following represents the least number...
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- 2.54 Based on what you have learned in this chapter, would you classify the chemistry of polymers as organic or inorganic? Why?arrow_forwardSolve the given problem using an element that has three naturally occurring isotopes. Click on the site (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/16PhetAtomMass) and select the “Mix Isotopes” tab, hide the “Percent Composition” and “Average Atomic Mass” boxes, and then select the element boron.(a) Write the symbols of the isotopes of boron that are shown as naturally occurring in significant amounts.(b) Predict the relative amounts (percentages) of these boron isotopes found in nature. Explain the reasoning behind your choice.(c) Add isotopes to the black box to make a mixture that matches your prediction in (b). You may drag isotopes from their bins or click on “More” and then move the sliders to the appropriate amounts.(d) Reveal the “Percent Composition” and “Average Atomic Mass” boxes. How well does your mixture match with your prediction? If necessary, adjust the isotope amounts to match your prediction.(e) Select “Nature’s” mix of isotopes and compare it to your prediction. How well does…arrow_forwardHow do you distinguish between the molecular formula, empirical formula, and structural formula for a compound? Use propene as an example in your explanation.arrow_forward
- 2. (i) State an example of a compound that is not a molecule and state an example of a molecule that is not a compound. Then, (ii) explain how you made your choices.arrow_forwardis the chemical formula, C2OH2N2O2, how would you write 3 molecules of this compoundarrow_forwardWhat is the molecular formula of each compound? (Type your answer using the format C6H12O6 for C6H12O6 and use the same order of the elements as in the empirical formulas.) (a) empirical formula CHCl ( = 96.94 g/mol)(b) empirical formula C7H4O2 ( = 240.20 g/mol)(c) empirical formula CH ( = 78.11 g/mol)(d) empirical formula C3H6O2 ( = 74.08 g/mol)arrow_forward
- A compound Y containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen only have the following composition by mass:C: 40.0% ; H: 6.7% ; O: 53.3%(a) Calculate the empirical formula of the compound. (Relative atomic masses: H =1.0, C = 12.0, O = 16.0) (b) Given that the relative molecular mass of compound Y is 180. Find its molecular formula.arrow_forwardThe difference between organic and inorganic in chemistry?arrow_forward(c) Argon d) Fluorine 6. The number of nonmetal atoms in Al2(SO4)3 (a) 2 15 (b) (c) 12 (d) 8 7. Which of the following properties of water is not a (a) Water normally boils at 100°Carrow_forward
- Differentiate between organic and inorganic compounds?arrow_forwardClassify each compound as ionic or molecular. If it is ionic,determine whether the metal forms only one type of ion ormore than one type of ion. (a) KCl (b) CBr4 (c) NO2 (d) Sn(SO4)2arrow_forward33. Write chemical formulas for compounds containing:(a) three iron atoms for every four oxygen atoms(b) one phosphorus atom for every three chlorine atoms(c) one phosphorus atom for every five chlorine atoms(d) two silver atoms for every oxygen atomarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry for Engineering StudentsChemistryISBN:9781337398909Author:Lawrence S. Brown, Tom HolmePublisher:Cengage Learning
Chemistry: The Molecular ScienceChemistryISBN:9781285199047Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. StanitskiPublisher:Cengage Learning
Chemistry for Engineering Students
Chemistry
ISBN:9781337398909
Author:Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry
ISBN:9781285199047
Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:Cengage Learning