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Chapter 2: Q65P (page 83)

Are ions present in a sample P4O6 ? Explain.

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There are no ions present in a sample P4O6 because it is a molecule (covalent compound).

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01

Define covalent compounds

Covalent compounds are a class of chemical compounds that are formed from two or more nonmetals. The chemical bond formed between two non-metals is called a covalent bond in which two nonmetals share their electrons with one another.

02

Identify whether the given compound is covalent or not

P4O6 contains phosphorus and oxygen atoms. Both atoms are non-metals in nature. So, they can share their electrons with each other to form covalent bonds. Here no complete electron transfer has occurred. The compound formed between them is called a covalent molecule/compound. Hence, there are no ions present in a sample P4O6.

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(a) The symbol and atomic number of the heaviest nonradioactive noble gas are ________and ________.

(b) The symbol and group number of the Period 5 transition element whose atoms have the fewest protons are ________and ________.

(c) The elements in Group 6A(16) are sometimes called the chalcogens.The symbol and atomic number of the first metallic chalcogen are ________and ________.

(d) The symbol and number of protons of the Period 4 alkali metal atom are ________and ________.

State the mass law(s) demonstrated by the following experimental results, and explain your reasoning:

Experiment 1: A student heats 1.27 g of copper and 3.50 g of iodine to produce 3.81 g of a white compound; 0.96 g of iodine remains.

Experiment 2: A second student heats 2.55 g of copper and 3.50 g of iodine to form 5.25 g of a white compound, and 0.80 g of copper remains.

(a) Does the percent by mass of each element in a compound depend on the amount of compound? Explain.

(b) Does the mass of each element in a compound depend on the amount of compound? Explain.

Give the name, atomic symbol, and group number of the element with the following Z value, and classify it as a metal, metalloid, or nonmetal:

(a) Z = 32 (b) Z = 15 (c) Z = 2 (d) Z = 3 (e) Z = 42

Zinc sulfide (ZnS) occurs in the zinc blend crystal structure.How many kilograms of Zn are in 3.82 kg of ZnS?
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