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Chapter 9, Problem 24P(choose chapter or problem)
Compare the stability (in the solid state) of the following pairs of compounds:
(a) LiF and \(\mathrm{LiF_2}\) (containing the \(\mathrm{Li^{2+}}\) ion)
(b) \(\mathrm{Cs_2O}\) and CsO (containing the \(\mathrm{O^-}\) ion)
(c) \(\mathrm{CaBr_2}\) and \(\mathrm{CaBr_3}\), (containing the \(\mathrm{Ca^{3+}}\) ion).
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QUESTION:
Compare the stability (in the solid state) of the following pairs of compounds:
(a) LiF and \(\mathrm{LiF_2}\) (containing the \(\mathrm{Li^{2+}}\) ion)
(b) \(\mathrm{Cs_2O}\) and CsO (containing the \(\mathrm{O^-}\) ion)
(c) \(\mathrm{CaBr_2}\) and \(\mathrm{CaBr_3}\), (containing the \(\mathrm{Ca^{3+}}\) ion).
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
(a)
Given - is more stable than .
is made of and ions. has smaller ionic radii than .