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If only a relatively small fraction of the dissolved substance undergoes the ion-producing process, it is called a weak electrolyte. The molar mass is the sum of the masses of all the atoms in one mole of the compound. Watch for rounding errors in the last significant figure to make sure all the percentages add up. Because there are no unpaired electrons, Zn atoms are diamagnetic. In Chapter 2, we discussed the charges of ions formed for main group elements as the gaining or losing of electrons to obtain the same number of electrons as the nearest noble gas. Now, we can thoroughly understand the reason for those charges using electron configurations.

Diamagnetic substances are characterized by paired electrons—except in the previously-discussed case of transition metals, there are no unpaired electrons. According to the Pauli Exclusion Principle which states that no two identical electrons may take up the same quantum state at the same time, the electron spins are oriented in opposite directions. This causes the magnetic fields of the electrons to cancel out; thus there is no net magnetic moment, and the atom cannot be attracted into a magnetic field. In fact, diamagnetic substances are weakly repelled by a magnetic field as demonstrated with the pyrolytic carbon sheet in Figure 9.6.1.

5: Aqueous Solutions and Solubility – Compounds Dissolved in Water

You have wondered why would calcium lose two electrons to form a Ca+2  ion and be isoelectronic with Argon instead of gain  6 electrons to become Ca-6 and be isoelectronic krypton. In terms of energetics, it takes much less energy to lose two electrons than to gain 6. A2X may update or modify this Partner Agreement from time to time at its sole discretion.

Get the molar mass by adding up all the masses of elements in the compound. The subscript after the hydrogen (H) indicates there are two atoms of hydrogen. There is no subscript after oxygen (O), which means only one atom is present. Such is the case for compounds such as calcium carbonate (limestone), calcium phosphate (the inorganic component of bone), and iron oxide (rust). Bicarbonate of soda (sodium hydrogen carbonate) is used in many commercial preparations. Find the mass percentages (mass %) of Na, H, C, and O in sodium hydrogen carbonate.

Since there is an unpaired electron, Cl atoms are paramagnetic (albeit, weakly). The transition metals still do not end up being isoelectronic with a noble gas, but the loss of two electrons is still beneficial due to achieving a more stable energy state for the system. However, how do we know that this is actually quality synonyms taking place and how do we trace what orbital(s) are losing/gaining electrons? We can study the magnetic properties of matter to help us tackle this problem. Substances that dissolve in water to yield ions are called electrolytes. Nonelectrolytes are substances that do not produce ions when dissolved in water.

4: Electron Configurations of Ions

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Ignore the core electrons and focus on the valence electrons only. Clinical research has shown the natural ingredients in A2X can effectively help to relieve feelings of nervousness and anxiety and to promote relaxation, mood enhancement, and mental clarity. GABA and serotonin are natural chemicals in the body that directly influence emotion and mood and regulate levels of stress and anxiety. Researchers have combined 3 herbs for anxiety relief into one compound.

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K2B12F12: A rare A2X structure for an ionic compound at ambient conditions☆

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We recently reported the efficient, sub-ambient-temperature, and large-scale synthesis of K2B12F12 [9] and are now exploring the structural chemistry of the icosahedral B12F122− fluoroanion. It is significantly larger than tetrahedral and octahedral EFnm− fluoroanions, and also differs from them in having multiple fivefold symmetry axes in addition to multiple threefold and twofold axes. For these reasons, it seemed likely that unusual structure types might be exhibited by B12F122− salts, even for predominantly ionic compounds with simple stoichiometries. We wish to report that the structure of crystalline K2B12F12 is almost without precedent for solvent-free A2X ionic compounds at atmospheric pressure. The Ni2In-like structure it exhibits was reported in 2003 for Cs2Pt at ambient temperature and pressure [10].

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These substances constitute an important class of compounds called electrolytes. Substances that do not yield ions when dissolved are called nonelectrolytes. If the physical or chemical process that generates the ions is essentially 100% efficient (all of the dissolved compound yields ions), then the substance is known as a strong electrolyte.

As shown in Video 9.6.1, since molecular oxygen (\(O_2\) is paramagnetic, it is attracted to the magnet. In contrast, molecular nitrogen, \(N_2\), has no unpaired electrons and it is diamagnetic (discussed below); it is therefore unaffected by the magnet. When ionic compounds dissolve in water, the ions in the solid separate and disperse uniformly throughout the solution because water molecules surround and solvate the ions, reducing the strong electrostatic forces between them. Under most conditions, ionic compounds will dissociate nearly completely when dissolved, and so they are classified as strong electrolytes. When some substances are dissolved in water, they undergo either a physical or a chemical change that yields ions in solution.

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