Chapter 9, Problem 9.125QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference in electronegativity between the atoms in the given ionic compound, which one is more ionic and the melting point of ${\text{SnF}}_{\text{2}}$ have to be discussed.

Concept introduction:

The nature of an atom to attract the pair of electrons that are bonded towards each other is called as electronegativity.

Electronegativity increases in a period from left to right due to atomic size decreases and nuclear charge increases from going left to right in a period.

Ionic compounds have to tendency to breakup into their positive and negatively charged ions when they are dissolved into solution.

Melting point:

A substance changes from solid to a liquid state at a particular temperature and this temperature is called meting point.