Textbook Question
Look at the location of elements A, B, C, and D in the following periodic table:
(e) Which of these oxides has the highest melting point? Which has the lowest melting point?
Ch.22 - The Main Group Elements
McMurry8th EditionChemistryISBN: 9781292336145
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Table of contents
- Ch.1 - Chemical Tools: Experimentation & Measurement170
- Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules & Ions160
- Ch.3 - Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions169
- Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution199
- Ch.5 - Periodicity & Electronic Structure of Atoms102
- Ch.6 - Ionic Compounds: Periodic Trends and Bonding Theory92
- Ch.7 - Covalent Bonding and Electron-Dot Structures61
- Ch.8 - Covalent Compounds: Bonding Theories and Molecular Structure59
- Ch.9 - Thermochemistry: Chemical Energy122
- Ch.10 - Gases: Their Properties & Behavior155
- Ch.11 - Liquids & Phase Changes54
- Ch.12 - Solids and Solid-State Materials73
- Ch.13 - Solutions & Their Properties120
- Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics98
- Ch.15 - Chemical Equilibrium125
- Ch.16 - Aqueous Equilibria: Acids & Bases110
- Ch.17 - Applications of Aqueous Equilibria147
- Ch.18 - Thermodynamics: Entropy, Free Energy & Equilibrium86
- Ch.19 - Electrochemistry154
- Ch.20 - Nuclear Chemistry96
- Ch.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry156
- Ch.22 - The Main Group Elements187
- Ch.23 - Organic and Biological Chemistry51
Chapter 22, Problem 24
In the following pictures of oxides, red spheres represent O atoms or ions, and green spheres represent atoms or ions of a second- or third-row element in its highest oxidation state.
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(b) Identify each oxide as ionic or covalent.
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Identify the element represented by the green spheres in each picture by considering it is a second- or third-row element in its highest oxidation state.
Determine the oxidation state of the green sphere element by analyzing the stoichiometry and charge balance in the compound.
Examine the electronegativity difference between the oxygen atoms (red spheres) and the element represented by the green spheres. A large difference typically indicates an ionic bond, while a smaller difference suggests a covalent bond.
Consider the lattice structure and arrangement of the atoms or ions in the pictures if available, as ionic compounds generally form crystalline structures, whereas covalent compounds might form molecular structures.
Classify each oxide as ionic or covalent based on the above analyses.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Ionic vs. Covalent Bonds
Ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals when electrons are transferred, resulting in charged ions that attract each other. In contrast, covalent bonds occur when two nonmetals share electrons, leading to the formation of molecules. Understanding the nature of the elements involved helps determine whether an oxide is ionic or covalent.
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Oxidation States
The oxidation state of an element indicates its degree of oxidation or reduction in a compound. In oxides, the oxidation state of oxygen is typically -2, while the oxidation state of the other element can vary. Identifying these states is crucial for determining the type of bonding present in the oxide.
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Structure of Oxides
The structure of oxides can provide insights into their bonding characteristics. Ionic oxides tend to form crystalline lattices, while covalent oxides may exist as discrete molecules or network solids. Analyzing the arrangement of atoms or ions in the provided pictures can help classify each oxide as ionic or covalent.
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Related Practice
Textbook Question
Locate each of the following elements on the periodic table.
(f) Group 5A element that forms the strongest p bonds
Textbook Question
The following pictures represent structures of the hydrides of four second-row elements:
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(2)
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(c) Which compounds yield H2 gas when they are mixed together?
Textbook Question
Look at the location of elements A, B, C, and D in the following periodic table:
(a) Write the formula of the oxide that has each of these elements in its highest oxidation state.
Textbook Question
The following models represent the structures of binary
oxides of second- and third-row elements in their highest
oxidation states:
(a) Identify the non-oxygen atom in each case, and write the molecular formula for each oxide.