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1. A scientific hypothesis can become a theory if ______.

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<span>1. A scientific hypothesis can become a theory if the hypothesis is tested extensively and competing hypothesis are eliminated. A scientific hypothesis is a proposed explanation made on the basis of reasoning without any assumption. For hypothesis to be termed a scientific hypothesis, it has to be something that can be supported or refuted through carefully crafted experimentation or observation.

2. A preliminary untested explanation that tries to explain how or why thing happen in the manner observed is a scientific hypothesis. A primary trait of a hypothesis is that something can be tested and that those tests can be replicated. A hypothesis is often examined by multiples scientists to ensure the integrity and veracity of the experiment. The process can take years, and in many cases hypothesis do not go any further in the scientific method as it is difficult to gather sufficient supporting evidence. </span>

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Synthesis

The first reported synthesis of selenium tetrafluoride was by Paul Lebeau in 1907, who treated selenium with fluorine:[1]

Se + 2 F2 → SeF4

A synthesis involving more easily handled reagents entails the fluorination of selenium dioxide with sulfur tetrafluoride:[2]

SF4 + SeO2 → SeF4 + SO2

An intermediate in this reaction is seleninyl fluoride (SeOF2).

Other methods of preparation include fluorinating elemental selenium with chlorine trifluoride:

3 Se + 4 ClF3 → 3 SeF4 + 2 Cl2

Structure and bonding

Selenium in SeF4 has an oxidation state of +4. Its shape in the gaseous phase is similar to that of SF4, having a see-saw shape. VSEPR theory predicts a pseudo-trigonal pyramidal disposition of the five electron pairs around the selenium atom. The axial Se-F bonds are 177 pm with an F-Se-F bond angle of 169.2°. The two other fluorine atoms are attached by shorter bonds (168 pm), with an F-Se-F bond angle of 100.6°. In solution at low concentrations this monomeric structure predominates, but at higher concentrations evidence suggests weak association between SeF4 molecules leading to a distorted octahedral coordination around the selenium atom. In the solid the selenium center also has a distorted octahedral environment.

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In HF, SeF4 behaves as a weak base, weaker than sulfur tetrafluoride, SF4 (Kb= 2 X 10−2):

SeF4 + HF → SeF3+ + HF2−; (Kb = 4 X 10−4)

Ionic adducts containing the SeF3+ cation are formed with SbF5, AsF5, NbF5, TaF5, and BF3.[3] With caesium fluoride, CsF, the SeF5− anion is formed, which has a square pyramidal structure similar to the isoelectronic chlorine pentafluoride, ClF5 and bromine pentafluoride, BrF5.[4] With 1,1,3,3,5,5-hexamethylpiperidinium fluoride or 1,2-dimethylpropyltrimethylammonium fluoride, the SeF62− anion is formed. This has a distorted octahedral shape which contrasts to the regular octahedral shape of the analogous SeCl62−. [5]

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Use the standard reaction enthalpies given below to determine ΔH°rxn for the following reactionP4(g) + 10 Cl2(g) → 4PCl5(s) ΔH°r

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Therefore $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = -1835 KJ

Explanation:

Enthalpy is denoted by H.

Enthalpy: Total heat change in a chemical reaction is called enthalpy.

The change of entalpy of a reaction is denoted by $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$

Hass's Law:The change in enthalpy of any process can be determined by calculating the sum of change in enthalpy of each of the steps involved in the process.

g= gas

S= solid

P₄(g)+10Cl₂(g)→ 4Cl₅(s) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ =?

PCl₅(s)→ PCl₃(g)+Cl₂(g) .......(1) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = +157KJ

P₄(g)+6Cl₂(g)→ 4PCl₃(g).............(2) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = -1207 KJ

If we flip a reaction the value of enthalpy will be change positive to negative or nagative to positive but the numerical value will be remain same.

We need rearrange the equation (1) because in the required equation Cl₂ is on the left side. So we flip the first equation.

PCl₃(g)+Cl₂(g)→PCl₅(s)......(3) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = -157KJ

Multiplying 4 with equation (3)

4 PCl₃(g)+4Cl₂(g)→4PCl₅(s)......(4) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ =4×( -157)KJ= -628 KJ

Adding equation (2) and (4) we get

P₄(g)+6Cl₂(g)+4 PCl₃(g)+4Cl₂(g)→4PCl₃(g)+4PCl₅(s) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ =( -1207-628)KJ

⇒P₄(g)+10Cl₂(g)→4PCl₃(g)-4PCl₃(g)+4PCl₅(s) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = - 1835KJ

⇒P₄(g)+10Cl₂(g)→ 4Cl₅(s) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = -1835 KJ

Therefore $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = -1835 KJ

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