The fraction of gas phase molecules is calculated by the division of final pressure to the initial pressure.
Fraction = (1)
Here, initial pressure = 1.0 atm
final pressure =
First, convert torr into atm
1 atm = 760 torr
final pressure =
=
Now, put the value of initial and final pressure in formula (1)
Fraction =
=
Thus, fraction of the gas phase molecules =
Answer: Option (5) is the correct answer.
Explanation:
An ionic bond is formed by transfer of electrons between the two chemically combining atoms. Whereas a covalent bond is defined as the bond formed by sharing of electrons between the two chemically combining atoms.
When electronegativity difference is from 0.0 to 0.4 then bond formed between the two atoms is non-polar covalent in nature.
When electronegativity difference is greater than 0.4 and less than 1.7 then bond between the two atoms is a polar covalent bond.
When electronegativity difference is 1.7 or greater than the bond formed is ionic in nature.
Therefore, electronegativity difference of the given species is as follows.
Si-P = 2.1 - 1.8 = 0.3
Si-Cl = 3.0 - 1.8 = 1.2
Si-S = 2.5 - 1.8 = 0.7
Thus, we can conclude that given bonds are placed in order of increasing ionic character as follows.
Si-P < Si-S < Si-Cl