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What is the difference between chlorine radical and chlorine molecule?
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A chlorine radical is simply Cl. with no charge but free electrons wanting to bond. A Cl atom basically. A chlorine molecule is Cl2 (two atoms bonded covalently). A chloride ion is Cl-. Many people confuse an ion with a radical. They are not the same.
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Is chlorine a monatomic at room temperature?
No, chlorine typically exists as a diatomic molecule at room temperature. Monatomic chlorine is a free radical and is very reactive. Thus, chlorine atoms in elemental chlorine are almost always bonded to one another under typical conditions.
How many chlorine atoms does it take to destroy 100000 ozone molecules in a stratosphere?
There's a good chance one could do it.The problem is that chlorine can, under certain conditions (like those found in the stratosphere), break off from a molecule and form what's called a "free radical" ... a lone chlorine atom with an unpaired electron. The free radical symbol is a dot representing the unpaired electron, but unfortunately everything I do here to try to depict it where it should be (about halfway up) generates a string of gibberish, so I'm just going to have to use a period instead, thus: Cl.Free radicals are highly reactive and will attach themselves to complete molecules, forming a larger (and unstable) free radical that then falls apart. In order to stabilize a free radical, it must run into another free radical, with which it can react to form a relatively inert stable molecule again.In the stratosphere, there are a lot more ozone molecules than chlorine free radicals, so the most common thing that tends to happen isCl. + O3 -> Cl. + O2Cl. is itself a free radical, and reacts with oxygen free radicals (present naturally in the stratosphere as a result of the breakup of oxygen molecules by UV light):ClO. + O. -> Cl. + O2This regenerates the chlorine free radical, which can then go on to catalyze the decomposition of another ozone molecule, starting the cycle again. One chlorine atom can therefore be responsible for the destruction of thousands of ozone molecules before it runs into a free radical killer such as another chlorine free radical:Cl. + Cl. -> Cl2
What is action of chlorine on cyclobutane?
radical reaction of chlorine with cyclobutane yields chlorocyclobutane and hydrogen chloride
What is the name for the molecule ch3?
CH3 is not the formula for any stable molecule; it is the formula of a "methyl radical".
How many electron in chlorine free radical?
7 electrons in 3s and 3p (outermost) orbitals
What is CFC and how is the ozone molecule destroyed by CFCs?
A CFC is a molecule which consists of Chlorine, Fluorine and Carbon only. Ozone is destroyed due to the formation of a chlorine free radical. For example, the CFC CCl2F2 photo-dissociates (decomposes due to UV rays) to form the chlorine free radical and this then reacts with ozone breaking it down into oxygen. The main problem with CFCs is that after destroying the ozone molecule, the chlorine free radical regenerates and can destroy more ozone in a massive chain reaction.
Is chlorine a monatomic at room temperature?
No, chlorine typically exists as a diatomic molecule at room temperature. Monatomic chlorine is a free radical and is very reactive. Thus, chlorine atoms in elemental chlorine are almost always bonded to one another under typical conditions.
Why do hydrogen combines with chlorine in sunlight?
It is a photochemical reaction; the diatomic molecule of chlorine is photochemically (under the action of photons) dissociated in chlorine radicals. Chlorine radicals react with the diatomic molecule of hydrogen to form hydrogen chloride (HCl). A radical chain reaction was initiated and is continued. For details you can read a very interesting article at the link below.
What is the difference between a radical and a square root?
They are the same.
What is a stable radical?
A stable radical is a radical that is not changing. A radical is a molecule or atom that has an unpaired electron.
What is the difference between a radical and a conservation?
Wrong question. Radicals can be either liberal or conservative; they just have to be radical, that is, pretty extreme.
How many chlorine atoms does it take to destroy 100000 ozone molecules in a stratosphere?
There's a good chance one could do it.The problem is that chlorine can, under certain conditions (like those found in the stratosphere), break off from a molecule and form what's called a "free radical" ... a lone chlorine atom with an unpaired electron. The free radical symbol is a dot representing the unpaired electron, but unfortunately everything I do here to try to depict it where it should be (about halfway up) generates a string of gibberish, so I'm just going to have to use a period instead, thus: Cl.Free radicals are highly reactive and will attach themselves to complete molecules, forming a larger (and unstable) free radical that then falls apart. In order to stabilize a free radical, it must run into another free radical, with which it can react to form a relatively inert stable molecule again.In the stratosphere, there are a lot more ozone molecules than chlorine free radicals, so the most common thing that tends to happen isCl. + O3 -> Cl. + O2Cl. is itself a free radical, and reacts with oxygen free radicals (present naturally in the stratosphere as a result of the breakup of oxygen molecules by UV light):ClO. + O. -> Cl. + O2This regenerates the chlorine free radical, which can then go on to catalyze the decomposition of another ozone molecule, starting the cycle again. One chlorine atom can therefore be responsible for the destruction of thousands of ozone molecules before it runs into a free radical killer such as another chlorine free radical:Cl. + Cl. -> Cl2
What is action of chlorine on cyclobutane?
radical reaction of chlorine with cyclobutane yields chlorocyclobutane and hydrogen chloride
What is the difference between a radical equation and a quadratic equation?
radical equations have sq roots, cube roots etc. Quadratic equations have x2.
Why does tetramethyl-lead IV increase the rate of the free radical substitution reaction between methane and chlorine?
Metal ions catalyse the reaction
What is the difference between a radical and rational exponents?
In terms of mathematical concepts, there is no difference at all. In practical terms, some rational exponents or rational number will result in rational answers while radical exponent won't. But that is hardly a significant difference.
What is the difference between the radical and the plumule of a plant?
radicle is an embryonic root but plumule is an embryonic shoot.
