Answer:
-800 kJ/mol
Explanation:
To solve the problem, we have to express the enthalpy of combustion (ΔHc) in kJ per mole (kJ/mol).
First, we have to calculate the moles of methane (CH₄) there are in 2.50 g of substance. For this, we divide the mass into the molecular weight Mw) of CH₄:
Mw(CH₄) = 12 g/mol C + (1 g/mol H x 4) = 16 g/mol
moles CH₄ = mass CH₄/Mw(CH₄)= 2.50 g/(16 g/mol) = 0.15625 mol CH₄
Now, we divide the heat released into the moles of CH₄ to obtain the enthalpy per mole of CH₄:
ΔHc = heat/mol CH₄ = 125 kJ/(0.15625 mol) = 800 kJ/mol
Therefore, the enthalpy of combustion of methane is -800 kJ/mol (the minus sign indicated that the heat is released).
SO2 is not likely to be ionic.
An ionic bond is most commonly formed between a metal and a non-metal.
K (potassium) and Br (bromine) are a metal and non-metal pair.
Al (aluminum) and Cl (chlorine) are a metal and non-metal pair.
S (sulfur) and O (oxygen) are both non-metals, and likely formed a covalent bond instead of an ionic bond, which is common for two non-metals.
Answer:K2X
Explanation: Valency can be defined as the combining power of an element. It is the valency that dictates the value an element will have when writing a chemical formula for its compound.
MgX is a compound of magnesium and an element X. The valency of magnesium in most of its compound is +2. Now for the 2 to have been absent in the chemical formula, this shows that the element X itself have a valency if -2 for the valencies of both to have canceled out.
Now considering the element potassium, it is an alkaline metal belonging to group 1 of the periodic table. Hence, it is expected that it has a valency of +1
Forming a compound with element X means there would be an exchange of valencies between the two. We have established that x has a valency of -2. The formula of the compound thus formed by exchanging the valencies of both element would be K2X