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3 years ago

In a compound, such as CH3OH, how determine which is the central atom?

Chemistry

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svetlana [45]3 years ago

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Answer:

Choose the least electronegative atom other than H.

Explanation:

A Lewis structure consists of terminal atoms and one or more central atoms.

H can be only a terminal atom because it can form only one bond.

So the central atom must be either C or O.

The central atom is the less electronegative atom: C.

So, start the Lewis structure with a central C atom.

Then attach an O atom to get C-O.

Finally, attach the H atoms.

The condensed formula often gives you a clue where they go.

The formula CH₃OH implies that there are 3 H atoms on C and one on O.

The connectivity of the atoms is then as in the diagram below.

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Answer:

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Explanation:

Ans: 15.1 grams

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Heat absorbed = 87.2 J

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Step 2:

Q = m*c*ΔT

⇒ Q =the heat absorbed = 87.2 J

⇒ m = the mass of gold = 15.3 grams

⇒ c = the specific heat of gold = TO BE DETERMINED

⇒ ΔT = The change in temperature = T2 - T1 = 79.2 - 35.0 = 44.2 °C

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3 years ago

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