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 present in the outer shell of each gaseous atom from $\text{Na}$ to $\text{Ar}$.

(b(i))[3]

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

(b(ii))[1]

Write the equation for the reaction of $\text{SiCl}_4$ with $\text{H}_2\text{O}$.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Accurate oxidation states for Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, Ar

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