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This assignment comprises a series of questions covering key concepts in chemistry, including atomic bonding trends, electrical conductivity, molecular polarity, and electron behavior. Each response must be concise, no more than 200 words, providing clear explanations and relevant examples where necessary.

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1. The trend for the number of bonds formed by an atom is C > N > O > F. Explain the trend.

The trend in the number of bonds is primarily due to electron availability and electronegativity. Carbon (C) can form four bonds as it has four valence electrons, utilizing sp³ hybridization to form stable covalent bonds. Nitrogen (N) can form three bonds, as it has five valence electrons, with one lone pair, which limits bonding. Oxygen (O) typically forms two bonds with two lone pairs, reflecting its six valence electrons. Fluorine (F) generally forms only one bond due to its high electronegativity and tendency to attract electrons, often completing its octet with lone pairs. The decreasing trend (C > N > O > F) is driven by the availability of unpaired electrons for bonding and their propensity to share electrons, constrained by their electronic configuration and electronegativity. Consequently, carbon's ability to form four bonds makes it versatile, while fluorine's high electronegativity and small size limit it to one bond.

2. Explain the difference between the terms ion charge and formal charge.

Ion charge refers to the actual electric charge an atom or molecule possesses, resulting from gaining or losing electrons during chemical reactions. For example, Na⁺ has a +1 charge because it has lost one electron. Formal charge, however, is a hypothetical value assigned to atoms within a molecule based on electron counting rules, to help determine the most stable Lewis structure. It is calculated as: Formal charge = (Valence electrons) – (Non-bonding electrons) – ½ (Bonding electrons). While ion charge describes the overall charge of an ion, formal charge is a bookkeeping tool for resonance and structure stability within neutral molecules or ions. Formal charges aid in predicting the most plausible Lewis structure, whereas ion charge indicates the true electrical state of an ion or molecule.

3. Solid sodium chloride does not conduct electricity, but molten (liquid) sodium chloride at greater than 800°C does conduct electricity. Why is this true?

In solid NaCl, ions are fixed in a crystal lattice, preventing their movement and thereby impeding electrical conduction. When NaCl melts at temperatures above 800°C, the lattice structure breaks down, creating free-moving Na⁺ and Cl^- ions in the liquid state. These mobile ions are charge carriers, allowing the molten salt to conduct electricity. Hence, the key difference lies in ion mobility: solid NaCl's fixed ions hinder conduction, whereas the high-temperature molten form's free ions facilitate electrical current flow.

4. Explain why ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH) does NOT form an aqueous solution that conducts electricity.

Ethanol is a covalent molecule with polar O–H and C–O bonds; however, it does not dissociate into ions in water sufficiently to conduct electricity. Although ethanol can hydrogen bond with water, it remains predominantly in molecular form rather than ionizing into mobile charge carriers. Consequently, its aqueous solutions are poor conductors compared to ionic compounds like NaCl. Most of the dissolved ethanol molecules are neutral, which limits free charge carriers and results in low electrical conductivity.

5. Predict which of the following species will form an aqueous solution that will conduct electricity: C₆H₆ (benzene), C₆H₁₂O₆ (glucose), NaCl, Si. Explain the mechanism of the observed conductivity.

NaCl will conduct electricity because it dissociates into Na⁺ and Cl^- ions in water, providing free charge carriers. C₆H₆ (benzene) and C₆H₁₂O₆ (glucose) do not dissociate into ions; they are molecular compounds and do not conduct electricity in aqueous solutions. Silicon (Si) is a metalloid and not ionic; in aqueous solution, it remains insoluble and non-conductive. Conductivity in aqueous solutions arises mainly from free ions, thus only NaCl facilitates electrical current flow due to its ionic dissociation mechanism.

6. An atom has 3 electron shells and 2 electrons in the outermost shell. What element is this?

This atom has a total of 3 electron shells, which indicates atomic number 18 or fewer. With 2 electrons in the outermost shell, it is a noble gas or close to it. The element with 2 electrons in the outer shell and three electron shells is Argon (Ar), with atomic number 18. It has a complete outer shell, making it chemically inert.

7. Consider this statement: If the bond order between two atoms is 1.5, then there must be two resonance structures. Is this statement true or false? Give an example to provide evidence to support your choice.

The statement is true. A bond order of 1.5 indicates partial double-bond character resulting from resonance. For example, in the benzene molecule, two resonance structures illustrate delocalized electrons. The equal sharing of electrons across the ring results in bond orders between single and double bonds, approximately 1.5, and confirms the necessity of resonance structures for this bond order.

8. What type of bonding is encountered in metal hydrides, such as NaH, MgH₂, etc.? Explain your answer.

Metal hydrides primarily involve ionic bonding. Metals like Na and Mg tend to donate electrons, forming Na⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions, while hydrogen acts as H^- anions. This electron transfer results in electrostatic attractions between oppositely charged ions, characteristic of ionic bonds. Some metal hydrides may also have covalent character, but their predominant bonding is ionic due to the metallic nature of the metal components.

9. Consider the following five molecules, which are all liquids at room temperature.

10. Is it possible for a molecule containing polar bonds to be non-polar? Explain your answer. Provide an example to support your explanation.

Yes, a molecule with polar bonds can be non-polar if the bond dipoles cancel each other due to molecular geometry. For example, carbon dioxide (CO₂) has polar C=O bonds, but its linear geometry causes the dipoles to oppose and cancel, resulting in a non-polar molecule despite polar bonds.

11. Which of the above molecules are polar?

12. Explain why carbon dioxide (CO₂) is non-polar, and diethyl ether (CH₃OCH₃) is polar.

CO₂ is non-polar because of its linear geometry; the two polar C=O bonds are oriented 180° apart, canceling each other's dipole moments. In contrast, diethyl ether has a bent or asymmetrical structure with polar C–O bonds that do not cancel, resulting in a net dipole moment and a polar molecule.

13. Use Coulomb's law to explain why sodium (Na) is more electronegative than cesium (Cs), even though the nuclear charge on Cs is larger than that of Na.

Coulomb's law states that the electrostatic force increases with higher nuclear charge but decreases with increased distance between nucleus and valence electrons. Although Cs has a larger nuclear charge, its valence electrons are farther from the nucleus due to additional electron shells, reducing the effective nuclear attraction. Na's electrons are closer, experiencing greater attraction, making Na more electronegative despite a smaller nuclear charge.

14. In X-ray photoelectron spectrometry, how does the measurement of kinetic energy of ejected electrons allow determination of ionization energies?

The kinetic energy (KE) of ejected electrons is related to the photon energy minus the binding (ionization) energy: KE = hν – IE. Measuring KE allows calculation of IE, as the photon energy (hν) is known. Variations in KE correspond to different electron binding energies, enabling the determination of atomic and orbital-specific ionization energies.

15. To ionize a 1s electron in a Ne atom, an X-ray photon with energy of 84000 kJ/mol is required. How many lines do you expect in sodium? Assign each to atomic orbitals of Na.

Na has three main ionization lines: the 3s orbital ionizes at lower energy, while the 2p, 2s, and 1s electrons require increasingly higher energies. The expected lines are approximately: a low-energy line for 3s, then higher energy lines for 2p, 2s, and 1s orbitals. The 1s line in Na approximates the energy needed, similar to Ne but slightly lower, due to its different electronic environment.

16. Explain why ionization energies for B, C, N increase monotonically, and similarly for O, F, Ne, but why does IE(O)

IE increases across a period due to increasing nuclear charge. B, C, N: electrons are added to a similar orbital (p), increasing attraction. O, F, Ne: similar trend, but O has paired electrons in p orbital, which experience repulsion, slightly lowering IE compared to N, which has unpaired electrons. Therefore, despite higher atomic number, IE(O)

17. Explain in your own words what the difference is between an electron wave function and an electron probability density.

The electron wave function (ψ) describes the quantum state of an electron, containing information about its phase, amplitude, and overall behavior. The square of its magnitude (|ψ|²) yields the electron probability density, which indicates the likelihood of finding an electron at a specific location in space. While the wave function is a complex mathematical entity, the probability density is a real-valued function representing spatial distribution of the electron.

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