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Homework 8 Chapter 5 1.

State two ways in which the atoms of elements combine with each other to form compounds naturally. 2. What are the types of chemical bonds formed in each of the two ways stated in (1)? 3. Carbon reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide. Potassium reacts with chlorine to form potassium chloride. i. What type of chemical bond is present in carbon dioxide? ii. How is this bond formed? iii. What type of chemical bond is present in potassium chloride? iv. How is this bond formed? v. Write the chemical equations for both of the reactions mentioned above. 4. Complete the following table: E+ G3J2+ Ions 7 40 Nucleon Number 3 Proton Number 7 Number of Neutrons 10 Number of Electrons 2.8.8 Electron Arrangement Why do the ions E+, G3- and J2+ achieve the above electron arrangements? Write the half-equations for the formation of the ions E+, G3- and J2+ from their atoms respectively. 5. What do you mean by ionic bond? Illustrate your answer using calcium oxide as an example. Atom Relative atomic mass Number of neutrons L 14 7 M 27 14 Q 35 18 T 39 20 Predict the chemical formulae of the compounds formed from Element L and element T Element M and element Q Element Q and element T Element L and element M 31 19 27 6. 15 13 9 Element K combines with L to form a compound. Draw a cross and dot (Lewis dot structure) diagram for the electron arrangement of the compound formed. What are the electron arrangements of K and L in the compound formed? Why do K and L achieve these electron arrangements? Element X combines with element L to form a compound. Name the type of bonding in the compound formed. Give the chemical formula of this compound.

7. Element J combines with M to form a covalent compound with the molecular formula JM3. Suggest the possible electron arrangement for atom J and atom M. 8. - Calcium oxide, CaO is a white solid - Phosphorus trichloride, PCl3 is a colourless liquid Compare the melting and boiling points of these two compounds. Explain the difference. Compare and contrast the electrical conductivity o these two compounds in the solid state and liquid state. Explain your answer. 9. Ammonia Silicon dioxide Glucose Diamond Carbon disulphide Water Classify the above substances into simple covalent molecules and giant covalent molecules. State one difference in the physical properties between the two groups of substances. State one similarity in the physical properties between the two groups of substances. Describe the bonding in diamond. 10. State the types of particles in nitrogen trifluoride and lead(II) iodide. State the solubility of tetrachloromethane in water and propanone (an organic solvent). Explain your answer.

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