The valence electron configuration for antimony (Sb) is:
Sb = 5s²5p³5d⁰
In SbCl₅²⁻, antimony has a -2 charge i.e. it has 2 additional electrons
Sb²⁻ = 5s²5p⁵5d⁰
Following a two electron transition from p→d orbital we have:
Sb²⁻ = 5s²5p³5d²
There is a total of 5 unpaired electrons (3 in the p and 2 in the d) which can form five bonds with the 5 Cl atoms.
Thus the hybridisation of Sb in SbCl₅²⁻ is sp³d²
At an optimum pH of 7.0, there are more molecules per minute in all amounts of substrate thus this pH is ideal for maximum growth. 5. Enzymes function most efficiently at the temperature of a typical cell, which is 37 degrees Celsius. Increases or decreases in temperature can significantly lower the reaction rate.
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Pure substance B) Consists of a single element or type of compound.
Homogeneous A) Mixture that has its different components mixed evenly within the substance.
Heterogeneous D) Mixture that has its different components mixed unevenly within the substance.
Solution C) Liquid homogeneous mixture in which the solute is distributed evenly within the solvent.
Explanation:
Pure substances are a form of matter with definite constant composition and distinct properties. They consist of a single element or type of compound, as can be seen in its formula. Na, O₂, NaCl and H₂O are examples of pure substances.
When 2 or more pure substances are mixed together they form a mixture. If the mixture has its different components mixed <u>evenly</u> within the substance it is a homogeneous mixture. Whereas if the mixture has its different components mixed <u>unevenly</u> within the substance it is a heterogeneous mixture. The different parts observable in a heterogeneous mixture are known as phases.
In liquid homogeneous mixtures, we can recognize one or more substances that are in lower proportions (solutes) and one substance that is in greater proportion (solvent). This kind of mixture is known as a solution.
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The timber companies removing all the trees from entire hillside when they are harvesting logs is a practice that could cause the following when it is time to plant in spring:
1. It could affect the quality of plant needed nutrients in the soil and beneficial microorganism population in the soil which could impact negatively the planting season.
2. Trees serves as protection of soil nutrients against wind erosions, so the soil nutrients would be affected.
The farmers tilling the soil means preparing the soil for a farming season as the following effect:
1. Helps control weed for the planting season.
2. This practice could further encourage soil erosion if not done well.
3. Tilling the soil could make leftover plants from the felling of trees mix well with the soil and also add nutrients to the soil when they decay.
