Answer to Question #60335 in General Chemistry for Hafsa

Question

1. Why is the first ionization energy of a nonmetal much higher than that of an alkali metal in its same period? Provide an answer using 3 – 4 sentences in your own words.



2. Why do compounds with strong intermolecular attractive forces have higher boiling points than compounds with weak intermolecular attractive forces? Provide an answer using 3 – 4 sentences and in your own words.



3. Write the formula for iron (III) sulfate.

Answer 1

1. According to the periodic law: in the periods from left to right decreases the atomic radius, electronegativity increases. In order to it increases the energy of the outer electron to the nucleus. It’ s true also say that formed favorable electronic configuration (as an inert gas) when the electron separated from from the atomic nuclei of alkali metal.
2. Compounds with strong molecular bonds need more energy to get further apart and boil. Energy is proportional to temperature. The higher the temperature the higher the energy. So, if it takes more energy to break the intermolecular forces, it also takes more temperature. Expand on this-bring in that weak molecular forces take less energy so less temperature.
3. Fe2(SO4)3