Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter
Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter
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ISBN: 9781118516461
Author: Neil D. Jespersen, Alison Hyslop
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 2, Problem 1PE

How many atoms of each element are expressed by the following formulas? (Hint: Pay special attention to counting elements within parentheses.)

(a) SF 6

(b) (C 2 H 5 ) 2 N 2 H 2

(c) Ca 3 ( P O 4 ) 2

(d) Co(NO 3 ) 2 •6H 2 O

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Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Number of atoms of each element in given formula is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Atoms are composed of tiny particles and these tiny particles are known as protons, electrons, and neutrons.

The substances which are unable to be degraded into simpler substances are known as atoms.

Elements are made up of one type of atoms. Elements join together to make molecules.

Atoms of different elements join together to form compound. All compounds are molecules but all molecules are not compounds.

Answer to Problem 1PE

Solution:

(a) 1 S, 6F

(b) 4 C, 12 H, 2 N

(c) 3 Ca, 2 P, 8 O

(d) 1 Co, 2 N, 12 O, 12 H

Explanation of Solution

a) SF6

The formula-SF6 consists of two elements S and F. In compound SF6, there is one atom of element S, and six atoms of element F are present. Therefore, the formula SF6 represents:

1 S          6F

Hence, number of atoms in each element in SF6 are 1 S, 6F.

b) (C2H5)2N2H2

The formula (C2H5)2N2H2 consists of three elements C, H, and N. In (C2H5)2N2H2, each C2H5 consists of two C and five H atoms so, two units of C2H5 consist of four C and ten H atoms. In the N2H2 unit, there are two additional H atoms and two N atoms. Therefore, the formula (C2H5)2N2H2 represents:

4 C      12 H         2 N.

Hence, number of atoms in each element in (C2H5)2N2H2 are 4 C, 12 H, 2 N.

c) Ca3(PO4)2

The formula Ca3(PO4)2 consists of three elements Ca, P and O. In Ca3(PO4)2, each PO4 consists of one P atom and four O atoms so, two PO4 units consist of two P atoms and eight O atoms. The molecule also consists of three Ca atoms. Therefore, the formula Ca3(PO4)2 represents:

3 Ca      2 P         8 O

Hence, number of atoms in each element in Ca3(PO4)2 are 3 Ca, 2 P, 8 O.

d) Co(NO3)2.6H2O

Co(NO3)2.6H2O is the formula used for a hydrate which is indicated by the raised dot. For every Co(NO3)2.6H2O, there are six water molecules which consist of twelve H and six O atoms. The molecule also consists of one Co. In (NO3)2 there are two NO3 units, each unit contains one N and three O atoms, so, both units contain total two N and six O atoms. Thus, the formula Co(NO3)2.6H2O represents:

1 Co    2 N    12 O    12 H

Hence, number of atoms in each element in Co(NO3)2.6H2O are 1 Co, 2 N, 12 O, 12 H.

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