Questions from General Chemistry

Q: Write the valence shell electron configuration of each of the following elements

Write the valence shell electron configuration of each of the following elements, basing your answer on the element’s location on the periodic table. a. rubidium, Z = 37 b. barium, Z = 56 c. titani...

Q: The “Chemistry in Focus” segment The Chemistry of Bohrium discusses

The “Chemistry in Focus” segment The Chemistry of Bohrium discusses element 107, bohrium (Bh). What is the expected electron configuration of Bh?

Q: For each of the following unbalanced equations, calculate how many grams

For each of the following unbalanced equations, calculate how many grams of each product would be produced by complete reaction of 12.5 g of the reactant indicated in boldface. Indicate clearly the mo...

Q: The “Chemistry in Focus” segment Light as a Sex Attractant

The “Chemistry in Focus” segment Light as a Sex Attractant discusses fluorescence. In fluorescence, ultraviolet radiation is absorbed and intense white visible light is emitted. Is ultraviolet radiati...

Q: What types of ions do the metals and the nonmetallic elements form

What types of ions do the metals and the nonmetallic elements form? Do the metals lose or gain electrons in doing this? Do the nonmetallic elements gain or lose electrons in doing this?

Q: Give some similarities that exist among the elements of Group 7.

Give some similarities that exist among the elements of Group 7.

Q: Which of the following elements most easily gives up electrons during reactions

Which of the following elements most easily gives up electrons during reactions: Li, K, or Cs? Explain your choice.

Q: Which elements in a given period (horizontal row) of the

Which elements in a given period (horizontal row) of the periodic table lose electrons most easily? Why?

Q: Why do the metallic elements of a given period (horizontal row

Why do the metallic elements of a given period (horizontal row) typically have much lower ionization energies than do the nonmetallic elements of the same period?

Q: What are the metalloids? Where are the metalloids found on the

What are the metalloids? Where are the metalloids found on the periodic table?