Chapter 21, Problem 21.61QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formation of the “disodium molecule” in terms of a molecular orbital energy level diagram and the alkaline earth metals to exhibit a similar property has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Alkaline earth metals

• The group 2A elements are said to be alkaline earth metals.
• The group 2A elements are beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, and radium.
• These element are very reactive, acts as an electropositive, occur as divalent metal also forms basic oxides by reacting with water.