Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

(a)[3]

Complete the table to show how many unpaired electrons are in the outer shell of each gaseous atom from Na to Ar.

(b(i))[3]

Complete the table for the reactions of two Period 3 chlorides with water, $\text{SiCl}_4$ and $\text{PCl}_5$, and include the observations and the pH of the solution formed.

(b(ii))[1]

Write an equation to show the reaction between $\text{SiCl}_4$ and $\text{H}_2\text{O}$.

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