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
Answer:
two electrons
Explanation:
Calcium atoms will lose two electrons in order to achieve the noble gas configuration of argon.
Answer:
chemical energy into thermal energy
Explanation:
The reaction taking place is as follows
2C₂H₂ + 5O₂ = 4CO₂ + 2H₂O + Heat
In this reaction bonds present in acetylene is broken and new bond present in water and carbon dioxide are formed . In the whole process of bond breaking and bond formation , there is net loss of energy and that energy is released as heat energy .
Thus we can say that in the whole process , chemical energy is converted into heat energy .
Answer:
D. Crystallization
Explanation:
Let's clarify the irrelevant terms first.
- unification: This term has nothing to do with chemistry at all
- lithification: When the problem mentions magma and lava, you might think that this term is related to the process here. However, 'lithification' <em>do </em>have a precise meaning in geology. It refers to the process where sediments collapses into one single rock under pressure, which has nothing to do with the process mentioned here.
Now, for 2 terms that might confuse you: 'solidification' and 'crystallization' these also has precise scientific definition
Solidification is defined the process where substances in <em>liquid</em> phase changes its phase to <em>solid</em>. On first glance, this answer might seems correct, and yes, it is correct for this question. But not the <em>most</em> correct.
The keyword here is
'the internal components will arrange its self in an organized pattern.'
Crystallization is a special case of Solidification where the atoms or molecules of liquid solidify by spontaneously arrange themselves in periodic, ordered, and organized pattern. It might or might not happen during solidification depending on cooling rate, viscosity of liquid, and other factors.
So, Crystallization is the most correct answer here.
