Chapter 3, Problem 1MCP

(a)

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Interpretation:

The Lewis symbol for each element in the molecule ${\text{SiH}}_{\text{4}}$ has to be drawn.

(b)

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Interpretation:

The bond between silicon and hydrogen is ionic, polar covalent or nonpolar covalent has to be determined.

(c)

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Interpretation:

The Lewis structure of ${\text{SiH}}_{\text{4}}$ has to be drawn.

(d)

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Interpretation:

The geometry of the compound has to be predicted.

(e)

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Interpretation:

The compound is ionic, polar covalent or nonpolar covalent has to be predicted.

(f)

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Interpretation:

Silicon tetra hydride is soluble in water or not has to be predicted.

(g)

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Interpretation:

Boiling point of silicon tetra hydride is similar to or greater or lesser than water has to be predicted.