Questions from Organic Chemistry

Q: For each of the following element symbols, give the name of

For each of the following element symbols, give the name of the element, its atomic number, and its atomic mass. a. Mg b. Ne c. Se

Q: Do nonmetals tend to gain or lose electrons? Do they become

Do nonmetals tend to gain or lose electrons? Do they become cations or anions?

Q: Which of the following compounds have polar bonds but are nonpolar covalent

Which of the following compounds have polar bonds but are nonpolar covalent compounds? a. SO2 b. CF4 c. NH3

Q: What effect does polarity have on the solubility of a compound in

What effect does polarity have on the solubility of a compound in water?

Q: Using the VSEPR theory, predict the geometry, polarity, and

Using the VSEPR theory, predict the geometry, polarity, and water solubility of each compound in Question 3.80. Question 3.80: a. HNO3 b. CCl4 c. PBr3 d. CH3CH2OH

Q: What effect does polarity have on the boiling point of a pure

What effect does polarity have on the boiling point of a pure compound?

Q: Would you expect ethylamine (Question 3.84) to dissolve

Would you expect ethylamine (Question 3.84) to dissolve in water? Question 3.84: Ethylamine is an example of an important class of organic compounds. The molecular formula of ethylamine is CH3CH2NH2...

Q: In each of the following pairs of compounds, choose the compound

In each of the following pairs of compounds, choose the compound with the higher melting point. a. KF and F2 b. CO and O2 c. NBr3 and CCl4

Q: Round each of the following numbers to two significant figures.

Round each of the following numbers to two significant figures. a. 6.2262 b. 3895 c. 6.885 d. 2.2247 e. 0.0004109

Q: Arrange each of the following lists of elements in order of increasing

Arrange each of the following lists of elements in order of increasing atomic size: a. Al, Si, P b. In, Ga, Al c. Sr, Ca, Ba d. P, N, Sb