As the number of electrons added to the same principal energy level increases, atomic size generally
C. Decreases.
Answer:
C₂Cl₄
Explanation:
To know if free rotation around a bond in a compound is possible, we need to see the structure of the compound (picture in attachment).
In single bonds, which are formed by σ bonds, the atoms are not fixed in a single position, and free rotation is permitted.
Double and triple bonds are formed by a σ bond and one or two π bonds, respectively. These bonds do not allow rotation, since it is not possible to twist the ends without breaking the π bond.
The chloroethylene (C₂Cl₄) has two carbons with an sp2-sp2 hybridization, they are bonded together by a double bond. <u>Free rotation on this bond is not possible, because six atoms, including the carbon atoms, doubly bonded and the four chlorine atoms bonded to them, must be on the same plane. </u>
Answer:
Approximately 0.36 grams, because copper (II) chloride acts as a limiting reactant.
Explanation:
- It is a stichiometry problem.
- We should write the balance equation of the mentioned chemical reaction:
<em>2Al + 3CuCl₂ → 3Cu + 2AlCl₃.</em>
- It is clear that 2.0 moles of Al foil reacts with 3.0 moles of CuCl₂ to produce 3.0 moles of Cu metal and 2.0 moles of AlCl₃.
- Also, we need to calculate the number of moles of the reported masses of Al foil (0.50 g) and CuCl₂ (0.75 g) using the relation:
<em>n = mass / molar mass</em>
- The no. of moles of Al foil = mass / atomic mass = (0.50 g) / (26.98 g/mol) = 0.0185 mol.
- The no. of moles of CuCl₂ = mass / molar mass = (0.75 g) / (134.45 g/mol) = 5.578 x 10⁻³ mol.
- <em>From the stichiometry Al foil reacts with CuCl₂ with a ratio of 2:3.</em>
∴ 3.85 x 10⁻³ mol of Al foil reacts completely with 5.578 x 10⁻³ mol of CuCl₂ with <em>(2:3)</em> ratio and CuCl₂ is the limiting reactant while Al foil is in excess.
- From the stichiometry 3.0 moles of CuCl₂ will produce the same no. of moles of copper metal (3.0 moles).
- So, this reaction will produce 5.578 x 10⁻³ mol of copper metal.
- Finally, we can calculate the mass of copper produced using:
mass of Cu = no. of moles x Atomic mass of Cu = (5.578 x 10⁻³ mol)(63.546 g/mol) = 0.354459 g ≅ 0.36 g.
- <u><em>So, the answer is:</em></u>
<em>Approximately 0.36 grams, because copper (II) chloride acts as a limiting reactant.</em>
