Inorganic Chemistry Answers

Explain the following observations

(i) 𝐶𝐶𝑙4 is stable to heat while 𝑃𝑏𝐶𝑙4 readily decomposes when heated

(ii) Carbondioxide is a gas while silicon dioxide is a solid

Explain the following observations

(i) 𝐶𝐶𝑙4 is stable to heat while 𝑃𝑏𝐶𝑙4 readily decomposes when heated

(ii) Carbondioxide is a gas while silicon dioxide is a solid

Give the formula of the chloride of group 4 element which is

A :Ionic and insoluble in water

B : Covalent and is hydrolysed in water

With reference to the group 14 (Group IV) elements (C to Pb), explain the following

A : Catenation

B : Inert pair effect

The elements of period 2 of the periodic table (Li to Ne) show periodic trend in their properties

For the elements of period 2, give the formula of the hydride which is

(i) Basic and covalent

(ii) neutral

(iii) acidic

Steam is expanded adibatically in a turbine. If 1000kg/hr of steam at a pressure of 5 bar and 148 degree celcius of superheat enters in the turbine and discharge as saturated steam at 1 bar , calculat the work output of the turbine.