INC150S Inorganic Chemistry 1 05 November 2018

Question 1
1.1 For each of the following, give (a) the Lewis structure, (b) the electron arrangement
around the central atom / ion, (c) the shape of the molecule / ion and (d) the polarity of
the molecule / ion.
1.1.1 BrF4+
1.1.2 XeF₄ (4)

1.2 The net dipole moment of OF2 and SO3 are 0,297D and O D respectively. Comment
on the molecule’s overall polarity and bond angles of the given molecules. (4)

1.3 Use BeCl2 to explain why it was necessary to introduce hybridised atomic
orbitals in the valence bond approach to chemical bonding. (3)

1.4 Predict the hybridisation around the indicated atoms (the atoms to which the arrows are
drawn in the structures below) (5)

H H
N 3
1 F 2 4
C
N
N C 5
F S F F Br F C O H
F F F F C C
H N
N
H

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Question 2
2.1 Briefly explain
2.1.1 with the use of an example, why alloys are used. (2)
2.1.2 why an increase in temperature will cause a decrease in the electrical conductivity
of a metal. (3)
2.1.3 metals have a lustrous appearance (2)
2.1.4 the difference between photoelectric effect and thermionic emission. (2)

2.2 Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals in the following coordination entities:
2.2.1 [Co(H2O)(CN)(en)2]2+ (2)
2.2.2 [PtCl4]2− (2)
2.2.3 K3[Fe(CN)6] (2)

2.3 Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following
2.3.1 Potassium tetrachloropalladate(II)
(2)
2.3.2 Diamminedichloroplatinum(II) (2)

2.4 Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names of the following
2.4.1 [Mn(H2O)6]2+ (2)
2.4.2 [Ni(NH3)6]Cl2 (2)
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Question 3
3.1 Give two gases required in the Haber process for the manufacture of ammonia. (2)
3.2 State the conditions required for high yields of ammonia? (2)
3.3.1 Write down a balanced equation for the reaction of ammonia in air. (2)
3.3.2 What product is formed if a platinum catalyst is used? (1)
3.3.3 The reaction in (3.3.1) is the first step in which process? Name the compound
manufactured in this process. (2)

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3.4 Name the three allotropes of phosphorus. Which one is the least stable? (4)
3.5 Write down the formula for (3.5.1) phosphoric acid and (3.5.2) phosphonic acid.
Which one is the stronger acid? (3)
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Question 4
5.1 Explain the formation of ozone layer in the stratosphere (4)
5.2 Name the salts that cause temporary and permanent hardness in water. Name and
write formula?? (8)
5.3 Use equations to explain how the temporary hardness in water can be removed. (4)
5.4 Write down the four types of oxides. (2)
5.5 State two uses of hydrogen peroxide. (2)
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