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CoCl2 is this a single atom diatomic molecule molecule or a formula unit?
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∙ 13y ago
it is a formula unit
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∙ 13y ago
CoCl2 is a formula unit, as it represents the chemical formula for cobalt (II) chloride, which is an ionic compound consisting of cobalt ions (Co2+) and chloride ions (Cl-). It is not a diatomic molecule, which would consist of two atoms of the same element bonded together.
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How many moles of ions are released when 0.27 mol CoCl2 is dissolved in water?
When 0.27 mol of CoCl2 is dissolved in water, it will release twice as many moles of ions because each formula unit of CoCl2 releases 1 Co2+ ion and 2 Cl- ions. Therefore, 0.27 mol of CoCl2 will release 0.27 mol of Co2+ ions and 0.54 mol of Cl- ions, totaling 0.81 moles of ions released.
Could you tell me the Gram equivalent weight of CoCl2?
The gram equivalent weight of CoCl2 is calculated by dividing the molar mass of CoCl2 by its valency. The formula weight of CoCl2 is 129.84 g/mol. Since the valency of CoCl2 is 2, the gram equivalent weight would be 129.84/2 = 64.92 g/equiv.
Does CoCl2 form one type of ion or more than one type of ion?
CoCl2 forms only one type of ion, which is the Co2+ ion. Each CoCl2 formula unit contains one cobalt ion with a 2+ charge, surrounded by two chloride ions.
When a sample of 20.0 g of CoCl2 - 6H2O is dried in an oven until dry CoCl2 is obtained what is the mass of dry cobalt chloride?
The molar mass of CoCl2-6H2O is 237.93 g/mol. Out of this, 6 moles of water will be lost during dehydration, leaving behind CoCl2 which has a molar mass of 165.87 g/mol. Using stoichiometry, we can determine that the mass of dry CoCl2 will be about 13.63 g.
Phosgene is a common name of?
Phosgene is a chemical compound with the formula COCl2. It is a colorless gas used in chemical synthesis and as a chemical warfare agent.
Chemical formula for cobaltllchloride?
Formula: CoCl2
What is the formula for CobaltII chloride?
CoCl2
When colbalt chloride unties with water to form hexahydrate its formula is written CoCL2 6H2O?
Yes, CoCl2 * 6H2O is the hexahydrate of the an hydrate CoCl2.
What is the formula for Colbat II chloride?
CoCl2
How many moles of ions are released when 0.27 mol CoCl2 is dissolved in water?
When 0.27 mol of CoCl2 is dissolved in water, it will release twice as many moles of ions because each formula unit of CoCl2 releases 1 Co2+ ion and 2 Cl- ions. Therefore, 0.27 mol of CoCl2 will release 0.27 mol of Co2+ ions and 0.54 mol of Cl- ions, totaling 0.81 moles of ions released.
What is the correct word formula for CCl4?
The correct word formula for CCl4 is carbon tetrachloride.
What is the formula mass of cobaltII chloride?
CoCl2 cobaltous chloride or cobalt(II) chloride
How many Co atoms are there in 230 grams of CoCl2?
To answer this question you need the molecular weight of CoCl2. CoCl2 molecular weight is 129.84 g/mole 230g CoCl2 divided by the molecular weight 230 g / 129.84 g/mole = 1.77 moles of CoCl2 Multiply the moles by Avagodro's number 1.77 mole * 6.022 X 1023 molecules/mole = 1.07 X 1024 molecules of CoCl2
What type of bond is CoCl2?
CoCl2 forms ionic bonds due to the large electronegativity difference between cobalt and chlorine. In CoCl2, cobalt loses two electrons to chlorine atoms, resulting in the formation of Co2+ cations and Cl- anions, which are held together by electrostatic forces.
Is ClCO a diatomic molecule?
No, not at all...and you got the formula wrong, too. It should be COCl2--double bond between the carbon atom and the oxygen atom, single bonds between the chlorine atoms and the carbon atom. The chemical formed is called Phosgene, which is a valuable industrial chemical but also a lethal gas used in World War I to kill soldiers on the battlefield. Phosgene may be the most widely produced industrial chemical around. It is so dangerous it's illegal to transport it. At the same time, it's very versatile...so if you need some to make whatever it is you make, you must also set up a phosgene reactor on the grounds of your factory.
Why is CoCl2 in Hygrometers?
CoCl2, or cobalt chloride, is used in hygrometers as a humidity indicator because it changes color when exposed to different levels of humidity. In its anhydrous form, CoCl2 is blue, but it turns pink when it absorbs moisture from the air. This color change makes it easy to visually determine the humidity level.
Is CoCl2 a covalent bond?
No, CoCl2 has ionic bonds. It is composed of cobalt (Co) which is a metal and chlorine (Cl) which is a non-metal. Ionic bonds form between metals and non-metals, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
