1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
kow [346]
3 years ago
5

In each of the following sets of elements, which one will be least likely to gain or lose electrons?

Chemistry
1 answer:
klasskru [66]3 years ago
7 0
1. The reactivity among the alkali metals increases as you go down the group due to the decrease in the effective nuclear charge from the increased shielding by the greater number of electrons. The greater the atomic number, the weaker the hold on the valence electron the nucleus has, and the more easily the element can lose the electron. Conversely, the lower the atomic number, the greater pull the nucleus has on the valence electron, and the less readily would the element be able to lose the electron (relatively speaking). Thus, in the first set comprising group I elements, sodium (Na) would be the least likely to lose its valence electron (and, for that matter, its core electrons).

2. The elements in this set are the group II alkaline earth metals, and they follow the same trend as the alkali metals. Of the elements here, beryllium (Be) would have the highest effective nuclear charge, and so it would be the least likely to lose its valence electrons. In fact, beryllium has a tendency not to lose (or gain) electrons, i.e., ionize, at all; it is unique among its congeners in that it tends to form covalent bonds.

3. While the alkali and alkaline earth metals would lose electrons to attain a noble gas configuration, the group VIIA halogens, as we have here, would need to gain a valence electron for an full octet. The trends in the group I and II elements are turned on their head for the halogens: The smaller the atomic number, the less shielding, and so the greater the pull by the nucleus to gain a valence electron. And as the atomic number increases (such as when you go down the group), the more shielding there is, the weaker the effective nuclear charge, and the lesser the tendency to gain a valence electron. Bromine (Br) has the largest atomic number among the halogens in this set, so an electron would feel the smallest pull from a bromine atom; bromine would thus be the least likely here to gain a valence electron.

4. The pattern for the elements in this set (the group VI chalcogens) generally follows that of the halogens. The greater the atomic number, the weaker the pull of the nucleus, and so the lesser the tendency to gain electrons. Tellurium (Te) has the highest atomic number among the elements in the set, and so it would be the least likely to gain electrons.
You might be interested in
HELPPPPP
AVprozaik [17]

A. electron, B. Nucleus

Proton is positive charge, electron is negative charge

proton weight, 1 AMU

4 0
3 years ago
How do models help scientists predict the polarity of molecules?
yuradex [85]

Answer:There are three main properties of chemical bonds that must be considered—namely, their strength, length, and polarity. The polarity of a bond is the distribution of electrical charge over the atoms joined by the bond. Specifically, it is found that, while bonds between identical atoms (as in H2) are electrically uniform in the sense that both hydrogen atoms are electrically neutral, bonds between atoms of different elements are electrically inequivalent. In hydrogen chloride, for example, the hydrogen atom is slightly positively charged whereas the chlorine atom is slightly negatively charged. The slight electrical charges on dissimilar atoms are called partial charges, and the presence of partial charges signifies the occurrence of a polar bond.

Explanation:

8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
How many moles of N2O5 are needed<br> to produce 7.90 g of NO2?
Roman55 [17]

Answer:

0.085 moles of  N₂O₅ are needed

Explanation:

Given data:

Mass of NO₂ produces = 7.90 g

Moles of N₂O₅ needed = ?

Solution:

2N₂O₅       →     4NO₂  + O₂

Number of moles of NO₂ produced :

Number of moles = mass/ molar mass

Number of moles = 7.90 g/ 46 g/mol

Number of moles = 0.17 mol

now we will compare the moles of NO₂   with N₂O₅.

                NO₂          :       N₂O₅

                  4            :          2

                0.17          :         2/4×0.17 = 0.085 mol

Thus, 0.085 moles of  N₂O₅ are needed.

4 0
3 years ago
For which type of titration will the ph be acidic at the equivalence point?
ANTONII [103]
It is 
<span>b. strong acid vs. weak base.</span>
8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
A naoh (aq) stock solution was created by dissolving 3.88 g naoh in water to create a 100.00 ml solution. what is the concentrat
Bess [88]

0.0381g/mL will be concentration of this solution

The ratio of a solute—a substance that dissolves—to a solvent—a substance that does not dissolve—determines the concentration of a solution in chemistry. C = m/V, where C is the concentration, m is the mass of the solute dissolved, and V is the overall volume of the solution, is the accepted formula.

How to reach the solution?

First find for the density of NaOh which is 2.13 g/cm3

3.88 ÷ 2.13 = 1.82mL

100mL + 1.82mL = 101.82mL

3.88 ÷ 101.82mL = 0.0381g/mL

More about NaOh:

The extremely adaptable chemical sodium hydroxide (NaOH), sometimes referred to as caustic soda or lye, is employed in a range of manufacturing processes. A byproduct of the manufacturing of chlorine is sodium hydroxide. Numerous items that are used on a daily basis, including paper, metal, drain and oven cleansers for industry, soap, and detergents, are made with sodium hydroxide.

Learn more about Naoh here:

brainly.com/question/3366922

#SPJ4

5 0
1 year ago
Other questions:
  • The volume of a gas at 17.5 psi decreases from 1.8L to 750mL. What is the new pressure of the gas in arm?
    7·1 answer
  • A compound contains sodium, boron, and oxygen. An experimental analysis gave values of 53.976 % sodium and 8.461 % boron, by wei
    5·2 answers
  • ¿Cómo moléculas de un sólido difieren de las de un líquido o un gas?
    7·1 answer
  • Convert 26 kg/L into g/mL
    11·1 answer
  • The effective nuclear charge for an atom is less than the actual nuclear charge due to
    13·1 answer
  • Which characteristic do all organisms as share
    11·1 answer
  • Global winds are directly caused by the Earth's rotation and
    14·1 answer
  • What does electrical energy transform into when used by objects in a home?(2 points)
    6·1 answer
  • All three types of rock form in which earth layer?
    12·1 answer
  • What should be included in a science conclusion
    11·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!