Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table Arrange the elements in decreasing order of the number of valence electrons. Rank from most to least number of valence electrons. To rank items as equivalent, overlap them. > View Available Hint(s) Reset Help D0000 Least valence electrons Most valence electrons Kr Si Sr CI Br As Sb Ca Ar Na Li Ba

Q: What orbitals do the first- and second-row atoms use to form bonds?

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Q: Compare the size of an orbital that has a shared electron pair with one that has a lone pair.

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Q: Given the following molecules and/or ions, characterize them according to the format shown in the…

A: Given Molecule  SF6*  XeF2* SnCl4' To be determined A=Bonding electronsB= Sigma-bondsC =Nonbonding…

Q: what are the necessary steps needed in predicting the shape of a molecule using VSEPR (Valence Shell…

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Q: Valency of carbon

A: Valency of carbon is 4. Carbon atom has 4 valence electrons and each carbon atom can form four…

Q: Arrange the radius of the following species in ascending order. Explain your answer. Be2+, B3+, He

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Q: A chemical reaction produces formaldehyde, with a chemical formula of CH2O. Carbon is in Group 4A,…

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Q: Doesn't N have 5 valence electrons or did do that incorrectly?

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Q: 8. In the sulfur tetrafluoride (SF.) molecule, all four F atoms are bonded to the central S atom.…

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Q: Pick the pair of possible bond angles in the Lewis structure below: :F: -ä:

A: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory is commonly known as VSEPR theory and it helps to…

Q: 15.Describe the positions of the two chlorine atoms as either axial or equatorial

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Q: Question 3: What is the best reason for the observation that carbon can form four bonds and no more?…

A: There is a rule in Chemistry called the Octet rule. An atom is most stable when it has a full…

Q: If you were to draw the lewis structure for an atom of oxygen, how many valence electrons would you…

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Q: Now let's look at some data for a molecule to see if we can determine an answer. Consider SF₁ where…

A: According to VSEPR theory, lone pair-lone pair repulsion is greater than lone pair-bond pair which…

Q: Do bonding electrons occupy more space around the central atom?

A: Yes, bonding electrons occupy more space around the central atom.

Q: 8. How will four pairs of electrons surrounding a central atom be arranged? a) pyramidally d)…

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Q: What is the electron geometry of CHFCII? not

A: Using Electron geometry helps we can determine the arrangement of various electron groups.

Q: According to the VSEPR Theory, values of bond angles can vary from ideal ones because the lone…

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Q: Provide the lewis structure for XeF4. Use VSEPR to determine the geometry of the molecule and…

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Q: Orbital Energies (eV) C 2s = -19.43 C 2p = -10.66 S 3s = -22.71 S 3p = -11.62 s=c=S %3D Dan (yz) Ay…

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Q: Why is rotation about the bond axis possible for single-bonded atoms but not double-bonded atoms?

A: A single bond is a sigma bond. A double bond is a one sigma bond and one pi bond. A triple bond is…

Q: Which of the following is angular molecular shaped? NO2 SO3 HCN H2CO3 (C being the central atom) PH3

A: The shapes of the molecular compounds are determined by the presence of the bond pairs only. The…

Q: XeF2 What is the Geometry for both Electron and moleule?

A: VSEPR theory tells about the shape and geometry of molecule.

Q: Objects that are associated with trigonal bipyramidal and octahedral.

A: Interpretation-  To tell about that objects that are associated with trigonal bipyramidal and…

Q: Arrange the size of Al, Al+ , Al2+, Al3+ in descending order and explain your answer.

A: The correct descending order is Al,Al+,Al2+,Al3+.

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Q: 1. Indicate the electron and molecular geometry of every non-hydrogen atom in the molecules depicted…

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Q: What is the geometry N trigonal planar tetrahedral linear

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Q: Determine the molecular shape for SF4 ? Z of S =16, F = 9

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Q: For hexane, what is the bond length? Are all C—C bonds the same length?

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Q: Arrange the following in decreasing order of bond length and bond angle with explanation  C2H6,…

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Q: Determine the following for the molecule Ozone (O3) type of bonds: shape:

A: Ozone is a molecule made up of three oxygen atoms. Its chemical represented symbol is O3. It is…

Q: Draw a simple picture of the average distribution of electrons in a molecule of oxygen, O2

A: One Oxygen atom has 6 valence electrons

Q: What if the lone pair on the N atom occupies a p orbital  ?

A: Given statement,    If the lone pair on the N atom occupies a p orbital

Q: Which has an angular shape NO2-, SO3, HCN, H2CO3, PH3

A: The structure which is drawn by the use of last shell electrons of every atom in the molecule is…

Q: What are the bond angles for a central atom with 2 atoms bonded to it?

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Q: In boron trifluoride the 3-D shape around the central atom is:

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Quantum Mechanical Treatment of the Valence Bond Theory

Quantum mechanical treatment of valence bond theory refers to the relationship established between the quantum mechanical theory and the valence bond theory to describe the chemical bonding in a particular molecule.