Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition)
Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition)
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Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
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Chapter 10, Problem 1SAQ

Which pair of elements has the most similar Lewis structures?

a. N and S

b. F and Ar

c. Cl and Ar

d. O and S

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Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The pair of elements that would have the most similar structure is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis structure is used to represent the molecules. It is also known as dot structure. In Lewis model, valence electrons are represented as dots.

Answer to Problem 1SAQ

Correct Answer: The most similar Lewis structure is of O and S.

Therefore, the correct answer is option (d).

Explanation of Solution

Reason for correct option:

Oxygen (O) and Sulfur (S) both fall in the same group,6A. So, both have six valence electrons. Their Lewis structure can be represented as:

Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition), Chapter 10, Problem 1SAQ , additional homework tip  1

Thus, O and S have the most similar Lewis structure.

Hence, option (d) is correct.

Reasons for incorrect options:

Option (a) is given as N and S.

Nitrogen falls in group 5A while Sulfur falls in group 6A. So, their valence electrons are different. Nitrogen has five valence electrons and sulfur has six valence electrons. Hence, their Lewis structure would be different.

Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition), Chapter 10, Problem 1SAQ , additional homework tip  2

So, it is a wrong answer.

Option (b) is given as F and Ar.

Fluorine falls in 7A while Argon falls in group 8A. So, their valence electrons are different. Fluorine has seven valence electrons and argon has eight valence electrons. Hence, their Lewis structure would be different.

Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition), Chapter 10, Problem 1SAQ , additional homework tip  3

So, it is a wrong answer.

Option (c) is given as Cl and Ar.

Chlorine falls in group 7A while Argon falls in group 8A. So, their valence electrons are different. Chlorine has seven valence electrons and argon has eight valence electrons. Hence, their Lewis structure would be different.

Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition), Chapter 10, Problem 1SAQ , additional homework tip  4

So, it is a wrong answer.

Hence, options (a), (b) and (c) are incorrect.

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