Explanation: Covalent bonds are basically about sharing of electrons between two atoms to achieve that stable structure. They are formed between two atoms when both have similar tendencies to attract electrons to themselves (i.e., when both atoms have identical or fairly similar ionization energies and electron affinities). Covalent bonding usually occurs between two non-metals.

For effective and proper bonding, the two atoms involved in the covalent bonding exercise should be small and hungry for electrons. This is to enable the nuclei of both atoms to effectively attract and hold the shared electron(s) in place; hence, the need for high ionization energies & high electron affinities for a more effective covalent bonding.

7 0

3 years ago

How many moles of oxygen are formed when 58.6 g of KNO3 decomposes according to the following reaction? 4 KNO3(s) → 2 K2O(s) + 2

Leya [2.2K]

Answer:

0.725 mol

Explanation:

Moles are calculated as the given mass divided by the molecular mass.

i.e. ,

moles = ( mass / molecular mass )

since,

mass of KNO₃ = 58.6 g ( given )

Molecular mass of KNO₃ = 101 g / mol

Therefore,

moles of KNO₃ = 58.6 g / 101 g / mol

moles of KNO₃ = 0.58 mol

From the balanced reaction ,

4 KNO₃ (s) ---> 2K₂O (s) + 2N₂ (g) + 5O₂ (g)

By the decomposition of 4 mol of KNO₃ , 5 mol of O₂ are formed ,

hence, unitary method is used as,

1 mol of KNO₃ gives 5 / 4 mol O₂

Therefore,

0.58 mol of KNO₃ , gives , 5 / 4 * 0.58 mol of O₂

Solving,

0.58 mol of KNO₃ , gives , 0.725 mol of O₂

Therefore,

58.6g of KNO₃ gives 0.725 mol of O₂.

3 0

2 years ago