Which of the following forces has the smallest energy per bond?

A neutral atom with the electron configuration 2-8-6 would most likely form a bond with an atom having the configuration

Fittoniya [83]

Answer:

The configuration of the atom would be 2-8-2.

Explanation:

Any atom of an element combines with other element to complete its octet and become stable.

The electron configuration of the given atom is 2-8-6. That means the atom has 6 electrons in its outermost shell. To become stable the atom should have 8 electrons in its outermost shell. The given atom has 6 electrons so it either lose 6 electrons or gain 2 electrons to complete its octet.

But we know the atom having 5,6,7 electrons in its outermost shell they do not lose, they gain either 3 or 2 or 1 electrons to complete its octet.

So we say that atom with the electron configuration 2-8-6 bond with the atom having electron configuration 2-8-2.

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3 years ago

Does a precipitate form when a solution of calcium chloride and a solution of mercury(I) nitrate are mixed together? Write the n

olganol [36]

Answer : Yes, a precipitate form when a solution of calcium chloride and a solution of mercury(I) nitrate are mixed together.

The net ionic equation will be,

$2Hg^{+}(aq)+2Cl^{-}(aq)\rightarrow Hg_2Cl_2(s)$

Explanation :

In the net ionic equations, we are not include the spectator ions in the equations.

Spectator ions : The ions present on reactant and product side which do not participate in a reactions. The same ions present on both the sides.

The given balanced ionic equation will be,

$CaCl_2(aq)+2HgNO_3(aq)\rightarrow Ca(NO_3)_2(aq)+Hg_2Cl_2(s)$

The ionic equation in separated aqueous solution will be,

$Ca^{2+}(aq)+2Cl^{-}(aq)+2Hg^{+}(aq)+2NO_3^{-}(aq)\rightarrow Hg_2Cl_2(s)+Ca^{2+}(aq)+2NO_3^{-}(aq)$

In this equation, $Ca^{2+}\text{ and }NO_3^-$ are the spectator ions.

By removing the spectator ions from the balanced ionic equation, we get the net ionic equation.

The net ionic equation will be,

$2Hg^{+}(aq)+2Cl^{-}(aq)\rightarrow Hg_2Cl_2(s)$

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3 years ago

Which of the following would most likely happen if water did not form hydrogen bonds?

Oksanka [162]

Water would not expand when it freezes.<span> </span>

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Match each of the substances with the expected pH of the resulting solution when they are added to neutral water. Determine if a

Tamiku [17]

To determine the expected pH of the resulting solution of the following substances, create a balanced chemical equation of their ionization in water:

HI

HI + H2O ---> H+ + I-

It completely dissociates into H+ and I-. Due to the presence of the Hydronium Ion, the solution is acidic.

KBr

KBr + H2O ----> HBr + KOH

The salt KBr is formed by a strong base and a weak acid, therefore, the solution it forms with water is basic.

LiOH

LiOH + H2O ----> Li+ + OH-

It dissociates completely in water, turns into Li+ and OH-. Due to the presence of Hydroxide Ion, the solution becomes basic.

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2 years ago

What is the state of matter as thermal energy is added to ice?

Nastasia [14]

It's melting, so solid to liquid

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