Answer the following. Choose from the provided choices. 1. A molecule has a molecular formula of A2X32-. Atom A can exist as a diatomic molecule, A2. Based on this information, how many valence electrons are present in atom X? A. 3; B. 4; C. 5; D. 6

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Answer the following. Choose from the provided choices.

1. A molecule has a molecular formula of A2X32-. Atom A can exist as a diatomic molecule, A2. Based on this information, how many valence electrons are present in atom X?
A. 3; B. 4; C. 5; D. 6

 

2.The intermolecular forces of attraction are easier to break than intermolecular forces of attraction because they have:
A. larger charges when molecules are farther from each other

B. larger charges when molecules are closer together

C. smaller charges when molecules are farther from each other

D. smaller charges when molecules are closer together

 

3. Van der Waals forces are predominantly responsible for the following processes, EXCEPT

A. miscibility of HCl

B. formation of carbonic acid

C. liquefaction of gases

D. preparation of NaCl solution

 

 

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