Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)
Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.1P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis model for the formula for the compound that forms between magnesium and nitrogen is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Lewis structure represents the bonds present between the atoms in a molecule and the valence electrons surrounding the atom in the molecule.

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Answer to Problem 9.1P

Solution:

The formula for the compound that forms between magnesium and nitrogen is Mg3N2 .

Explanation of Solution

The rules for writing the Lewis dot structures are as follows,

  • Draw Lewis symbols for atoms and indicate the number of valence electrons by dots around the respective atoms.
  • Complete the octet on each atom by gaining or losing electrons and write the charge obtained by gaining or losing electrons at the top right corner of each atom.
  • Balance the charge on atoms.

The given atoms are magnesium and nitrogen.
The symbol of magnesium is Mg and the number of valence electrons in Mg is 2 . Its Lewis representation is,

Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition), Chapter 9, Problem 9.1P , additional homework tip  1

Figure 1

The symbol of nitrogen is N and the number of valence electrons in N is 5 . Its Lewis representation is,

Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition), Chapter 9, Problem 9.1P , additional homework tip  2

Figure 2

Magnesium loses 2 electrons to complete its octet and gets the charge (+2) . It is represented as,

Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition), Chapter 9, Problem 9.1P , additional homework tip  3

Figure 3

Nitrogen gains 3 electrons to complete its octet and gets the charge (-3) . It is represented as,

Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition), Chapter 9, Problem 9.1P , additional homework tip  4

Figure 4

To balance the charges 3Mg2+ ions and 2N3- are required.
The final Lewis structure is represented as,

Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition), Chapter 9, Problem 9.1P , additional homework tip  5

Figure 5

Therefore, the formula of the compound that forms between magnesium and nitrogen is Mg3N2 .

Conclusion


The formula of the compound that forms between magnesium and nitrogen is Mg3N2 .

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