Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

The Pauling electronegativity values of elements may be used to forecast the chemical behaviour of compounds. Use the data in Table 1.1 to answer the questions that follow.
(a(i))[1]

Define what electronegativity is.

(a(ii))[2]

O and S are both in Group 16. Explain why their Pauling electronegativity values are different.

(b(i))[2]

$\text{LiH}$ is ionic. Draw a dot-and-cross diagram for $\text{LiH}$. Show every electron.

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest the molecular shape of $\text{H}_2\text{S}$.

(c(i))[1]

Write an equation to represent the first ionisation energy of $\text{H}$.

(c(ii))[1]

Explain why Table 1.1 gives no data for the second ionisation energy of $\text{H}$.

(c(iii))[1]

Give the full electronic configuration for $\mathrm{S}^{2+}(g)$.

(d(i))[1]

$\text{CO}_2$ and $\text{SO}_2$ are acidic gases. Write an equation for how $\text{SO}_2$ reacts with $\text{H}_2\text{O}$.

(d(ii))[1]

Write an equation for how $\text{SO}_2$ reacts with $\text{NaOH}$.

(d(iii))[1]

Construct an equation for how $\text{CO}_2$ reacts with $\text{Mg(OH)}_2$.

(e(i))[2]

Complete Table 1.2 by placing a tick ($\checkmark$) to indicate which compounds have molecules with an overall dipole moment.

(e(ii))[3]

At $150^{\circ}\text{C}$ and $103\,\text{kPa}$, every compound listed in Table 1.2 is gaseous. Under these conditions, $0.284\,\text{g}$ of one compound occupies a volume of $127\,\text{cm}^3$. Use this information to calculate the $M_r$ of the compound. Hence, identify the compound from those shown in Table 1.2. Show your working.

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