Ionic bond is a chemical bond formed by the complete transfer of electrons between two atoms. The atom that loses electrons gains a positive charge (cation) and that which accepts electrons gains a negative charge (anion). Now, electronegativity is a parameter that measures the tendency of an atom to accept electrons. In the context of ionic bonding, two elements which show a significant difference in their electronegativity values form ionic bonds.
In the given examples, the difference in electronegativity is greatest between K and Br i.e. 0.8 and 2.8 respectively with a difference of 2.0. This also makes sense since K and Br are on the extreme ends of the periodic table. Hence, potassium with a valence electron configuration of 4s1 will lose its s electron to Br (4s24p6) and form an ionic molecule K⁺Br⁻
Ans E) potassium and bromine
Answer:
D. C → Cl electronegativity difference > 0.5
Explanation:
The electro negativity of an atom in a compound refers to its ability to attract the electrons of a bond towards itself.
On the Pauling's scale, carbon has an electro negativity value of 2.55 while that of chlorine is 3.16. The difference in electro negativity between the both atoms is about 0.61.
The dipole is aslways directed towards the more electronegative atom. Hence the direction is ; C → Cl
Answer:
The net ionic equation is as follows:
HCN(aq) + OH-(aq) ----> H20(l) + CN-(aq)
Explanation:
The reaction between Hydrocyanic acid, HCN, and sodium hydroxide is a neutralization reaction between a weak acid and a strong base.
Hydrocyanic acid being a weak acid ionizes only slightly, while sodium hydroxide being a strong base ionizes completely. The equation for the reaction is given below:
A. HCN(aq) + NaOH-(aq) ----> NaCN(aq) + H2O(l)
Since Hydrocyanic acid is written in the aqueous form as it ionizes only slightly and the ionic equation is given below:
HCN(aq) + Na+(aq)+OH-(aq) ----> Na+(aq)+CN-(aq) + H2O(l)
Na+ being a spectator ion is removed from the net ionic equation given below:
HCN(aq) + OH-(aq) ----> H20(l) + CN-(aq)
