The pressure of the gas : 1.1685 atm
<h3>Further explanation</h3>
In general, the gas equation can be written
where
P = pressure, atm
V = volume, liter
n = number of moles
R = gas constant = 0.08206 L.atm / mol K
T = temperature, Kelvin
n=moles=1.5
V=volumes = 30 L
T=temperature=285 K
The pressure :
Explanation:
To delineate the the nature of the bonds that would be formed between the two elements, let us first write the electronic configuration of the two species;
Be = 2, 2
F = 2, 7
Beryllium is a metal with two valence electrons whereas fluorine is a halogen with seven valence electrons.
When Be loses two electrons it becomes isoelectronic with He;
Be → Be²⁺ + 2e⁻
Also, when fluorine gains an electron, it becomes isoelectronic with Ne;
F + e⁻ → F⁻
This loss and gain of electrons between the two elements creates an electrostatic attraction them and they enter into an electrovalent bond.
Hence;
Be²⁺ + 2F⁻ → BeF₂
