Some are simple, but I'm not very confident in my answers.
this is a 2 part question: a and b.
1. Lewis Structures:
a. Draw the following molecules or ions. Demonstrate that what you have drawn is reasonable. Be sure to include resonance structures, if required.
i. tetrachloroiodate ion (ICL4-)
ii. carbonate ion (CO32-)
b. Draw the nitrogen monoxide molecule. Based on your analysis of its Lewis Structure, would you predict nitrogen monoxide to be a stable molecule? Why or why not? Your analysis should include:
i. the number of bonds formed
ii. the octet rule
iii. formal charges
2nd question
Valence Bond Model:
a. Describe the different bonds in the nitrogen monoxide molecule. In your description include which atomic orbitals are overlapping and types of bonds formed.
b. Based on your analysis of its valence bonds, would you predict nitrogen monoxide to be a stable molecule? Why or why not? Your analysis should consider the number and types of bonds and their relative strengths.
Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
this is a 2 part question: a and b.
1. Lewis Structures:
a. Draw the following molecules or ions. Demonstrate that what you have drawn is reasonable. Be sure to include resonance structures, if required.
i. tetrachloroiodate ion (ICL4-)
ii. carbonate ion (CO32-)
b. Draw the nitrogen monoxide molecule. Based on your analysis of its Lewis Structure, would you predict nitrogen monoxide to be a stable molecule? Why or why not? Your analysis should include:
i. the number of bonds formed
ii. the octet rule
iii. formal charges
2nd question
Valence Bond Model:
a. Describe the different bonds in the nitrogen monoxide molecule. In your description include which atomic orbitals are overlapping and types of bonds formed.
b. Based on your analysis of its valence bonds, would you predict nitrogen monoxide to be a stable molecule? Why or why not? Your analysis should consider the number and types of bonds and their relative strengths.
Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

