NCHM 623 Inorganic Chemistry II Tutorial Test 1

Submission Date: 24 April 2023

1. Bohr’s model can be used for hydrogen-like ions, such as He+ and Li2+. Consider the
ground state energies of H, He+ and Li2+ represented in the table below.

Atom or Ion H He+ Li2+

Ground State -2.18 x10-18 -8.72 x 10-18 -1.96 x 10-17
Energy

(a) By examining these numbers, propose a relationship between the ground state energy of
the hydrogen like ion system and the atomic number of the hydrogen like ions.

(b) Use the relationship derived in part (a) to predict the ground state energy of the C 5+ and
Cl16+.
(c) Would you expect the wavelengths of C5+ and Cl16+ ions to be greater or less when
compared to that of H? Give a brief explanation.

2. How many radial nodes do 3p, 3d and 4f orbitals each have? Draw the radial distribution
for each orbital.

3. The ionization energy (IE1) of lithium atoms in the gas phase is about half as large as the
ionization energy of beryllium atoms in the gas phase. In contrast, the ionization energy
(IE2) of Li+ is about four times larger than the ionization energy of Be+. Explain the
difference between the atoms and the ions

4. Calculate the electronegativity of Rb using Allred-Rochow’s method, given that rcov = 185
pm.

5. Give the electron configuration for CO. Use the molecular diagram in your answer.

6. Draw the molecular orbital diagram for the molecular ion, N2+ and calculate its bond order.

7. Construct a molecular orbital energy level diagram for LiH and Calculate its bond order.
Does it match the bond order from your Lewis diagram?