Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding Problems

HW 2 solutions: Chapter 2 Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding problems: 2.9, 2.10, 2.22a, 2.25, 2.27 2.9 Give the electron configurations for the following ions: P5+, P3Ð, Sn4+, Se2Ð, IÐ, and Ni2+. Solution The electron configurations for the ions are determined using Table 2.2 (and Figure 2.8). P5+: From Table 2.2, the electron configuration for an atom of phosphorus is 1s22s22p63s23p3. In order to become an ion with a plus five charge, it must lose five electronsÑin this case the three 3p and the two 3s. Thus, the electron configuration for a P5+ ion is 1s22s22p6. P3Ð: From Table 2.2, the electron configuration for an atom of phosphorus is 1s22s22p63s23p3. In order to become an ion with a minus three charge, it must acquire three electronsÑin this case another three 3p. Thus, the electron configuration for a P3Ð ion is 1s22s22p63s23p6. Sn4+: From the periodic table, Figure 2.8, the atomic number for tin is 50, which means that it has fifty electrons and an electron configuration of 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p64d105s25p2. In order to become an ion with a plus four charge, it must lose four electronsÑin this case the two 4s and two 5p. Thus, the electron configuration for an Sn4+ ion is 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p64d10. Se2Ð: From Table 2.2, the electron configuration for an atom of selenium is 1s22s22p63s23p63d10 4s24p4. In order to become an ion with a minus two charge, it must acquire two electronsÑin this case another two 4p. Thus, the electron configuration for an Se2Ð ion is 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p6. IÐ: From the periodic table, Figure 2.8, the atomic number for iodine is 53, which means that it has fifty three electrons and an electron configuration of 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p64d105s25p5. In order to become an ion with a minus one charge, it must acquire one electronÑin this case another 5p. Thus, the electron configuration for an IÐ ion is 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p64d105s25p6. Ni2+: From Table 2.2, the electron configuration for an atom of nickel is 1s22s22p63s23p63d84s2. In order to become an ion with a plus two charge, it must lose two electronsÑin this case the two 4s. Thus, the electron configuration for a Ni2+ ion is 1s22s22p63s23p63d8. 2.9 Give the electron configurations for the following ions: P5+, P3Ð, Sn4+, Se2Ð, IÐ, and Ni2+. P5+: P5+ ion is 1s22s22p6. P3Ð:P3Ð ion is 1s22s22p63s23p6. Sn4+: 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p64d10. Se2Ð: 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p6. IÐ: 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p64d105s25p6. Ni2+: 1s22s22p63s23p63d8. 2.10 Potassium iodide (KI) exhibits predominantly ionic bonding. The K+ and IÐ ions have electron structures that are identical to which two inert gases? Solution The K+ ion is just a potassium atom that has lost one electron; therefore, it has an electron configuration the same as argon (Figure 2.8). The IÐ ion is a iodine atom that has acquired one extra electron; therefore, it has an electron configuration the same as xenon. Primary Interatomic Bonds 2.22 (a) Briefly cite the main differences among ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding. (a) The main differences between the various forms of primary bonding are: Ionic--there is electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions. Covalent--there is electron sharing between two adjacent atoms such that each atom assumes a stable electron configuration. Metallic--the positively charged ion cores are shielded from one another, and also "glued" together by the sea of valence electrons. Mixed Bonding 2.25 Compute the %IC of the interatomic bond for each of the following compounds: MgO, GaP, CsF, CdS, and FeO. Solution The percent ionic character is a function of the electron negativities of the ions XA and XB according to Equation 2.16. The electronegativities of the elements are found in Figure 2.9. For MgO, XMg = 1.3 and XO = 3.5, and therefore, %IC = ⎡1 − exp( − 0.25)(3.5 − 1.3)2 ⎤ × 100 = 70.1% ⎣ ⎦ For GaP, XGa = 1.8 and XP = 2.1, and therefore, %IC = ⎡1 − exp( −0.25)(2.1 − 1.8)2 ⎤ × 100 = 2.2% ⎣ ⎦ For CsF, XCs = 0.9 and XF = 4.1, and therefore, %IC = ⎡1 − exp( − 0.25)(4.1 − 0.9) 2 ⎤ × 100 = 92.3% ⎣ ⎦ For CdS, XCd = 1.5 and XS = 2.4, and therefore, %IC = ⎡1 − exp( −0.25)(2.4 − 1.5)2 ⎤ × 100 = 18.3% ⎣ ⎦ For FeO, XFe = 1.7 and XO = 3.5, and therefore, %IC = ⎡1 − exp( − 0.25)(3.5 − 1.7) 2 ⎤ × 100 = 55.5% ⎣ ⎦ MgO=70.1% GaP = 2.2% CsF = 92.3% CdS = 18.3% FeO= 55.5% Bonding Type-Material Classification Correlations 2.27 What type(s) of bonding would be expected for each of the following materials: solid xenon, calcium fluoride (CaF 2), bronze, cadmium telluride (CdTe), rubber, and tungsten? Solution For solid xenon, the bonding is van der Waals since xenon is an inert gas. For CaF2, the bonding is predominantly ionic (but with some slight covalent character) on the basis of the relative positions of Ca and F in the periodic table. For bronze, the bonding is metallic since it is a metal alloy (composed of copper and tin). For CdTe, the bonding is predominantly covalent (with some slight ionic character) on the basis of the relative positions of Cd and Te in the periodic table. For rubber, the bonding is covalent with some van der Waals. (Rubber is composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen atoms.) For tungsten, the bonding is metallic since it is a metallic element from the periodic table. Solid Xenon: van der Waals (inert gas) CaF2: ionic Bronze: metallic CdTe: covalent Rubber: covalent + van der Waals Tungsten: metallic