In an ionic compound the atoms are linked via ionic bonds. These are formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to the other. The atom that loses electrons gains a positive charge whereas the atom that accepts electrons gains a negative. This happens in accordance with the octet rule wherein each atom is surrounded by 8 electrons
In the given example:
The valence electron configuration of Iodine (I) = 5s²5p⁵
It needs only one electron to complete its octet.
In the given options:
K = 4s¹
C = 2s²2p²
Cl = 3s²3p⁵
P = 3s²3p³
Thus K can donate its valence electron to Iodine. As a result K, will gain a stable noble gas configuration of argon while iodine would gain an octet. This would also balance the charges as K⁺I⁻ creating a neutral molecule.
Ans: Potassium (K)
Chemical reaction: PCl₅ → PCl₃ + Cl₂.
n(PCl₅) = 0,366 mol.
V(PCl₅) = 4,45 L.
c(PCl₅) = n(PCl₅) ÷ V(PCl₅).
c(PCl₅) = 0,366 mol ÷ 4,45 L.
c(PCl₅) = 0,082 mol/L.
Kc = 1,80.
[PCl₃] = [Cl₂] = x.
Kc = [PCl₃] · [Cl₂] ÷ [PCl₅].
1,80 = x² ÷ (0,082 mol/L - x).
Solve quadratic eqaution: x = [PCl₃] = 0,078 mol/L.
[PCl₅] = 0,082 mol/L - 0,078 mol/L.
[PCl₅] = 0,004 mol/L.
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