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Does the central atom in a molecule the one with the highest electron?
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∙ 11y ago
False.
There are many examples where the statement is true and many where it is false.
Sometimes it is as in CH4, sometims it isn't as in CCl4. Carbon has an electron affinity of 122, hydrogen is 73, and chlorine is 349
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoSometimes.
Taking the definition "electron affinity is the energy released when an electron is added to a neutral atom" and using figure from Wikipedia table (article electron affinity)
Here are a few examples (electron affinities in kJ/mol)
Molecule Central atom E.A Other Atom E.A
CH4............. 122 ................. 73
CCl4 .............122 .................349
PCl5............. 72................. 349
CO2............. 122................. 141
SO2 .............200................. 141
(Sorry about the ... it was the only way I could find of spacing the table!)
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∙ 12y agoTrue :)
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∙ 13y agoTrue.
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∙ 11y agoYes
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trigonal pyramidal
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Triginal pyramidal. ~apex
When the central atom of a molecule has unshared electrons the bond angles will?
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What determine the molecule geometry of a molecule?
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What determines the molecular geometry of a molecule?
Consider: Number of bonding domains on the central atom Number of non-bonding electron pairs (lone pairs) on the central atom
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trigonal pyramidal
Which is bigger atom electron molecule or cell?
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Why would flurine have the highest electron affinity?
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What happens when an atom that looses an electron comes in contact with an atom that has gained an electron?
An ionic molecule is formed.
List in order from smallest to largest molecule atom electron proton compound?
Smallest to Largest.. - Electron - Proton - Atom - Compound - Molecule
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Cell.
Why are ions made?
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Define electron repulsion?
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What is the most important factor determining the geometry of a molecule or an ion?
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