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This figure shows the interaction of a cation with
Chapter , Problem 13.2(choose chapter or problem)
This figure shows the interaction of a cation with surrounding water molecules.
(a) Which atom of water is associated with the cation? Explain.
(b) Which of the following explanations accounts for the fact that the ion-solvent interaction is greater for \(Li^+\) than for \(K^+\)?
a. \(Li^+\) is of lower mass than \(K^+\).
b. The ionization energy of Li is higher than that for K.
c. \(Li^+\) has a smaller ionic radius than \(K^+\).
d. Li has a lower density than K.
e. Li reacts with water more slowly than K. [Section 13.1]
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QUESTION:
This figure shows the interaction of a cation with surrounding water molecules.
(a) Which atom of water is associated with the cation? Explain.
(b) Which of the following explanations accounts for the fact that the ion-solvent interaction is greater for \(Li^+\) than for \(K^+\)?
a. \(Li^+\) is of lower mass than \(K^+\).
b. The ionization energy of Li is higher than that for K.
c. \(Li^+\) has a smaller ionic radius than \(K^+\).
d. Li has a lower density than K.
e. Li reacts with water more slowly than K. [Section 13.1]
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
(a)
Cation is a positive ion which is associated with the oxygen atom of water because it has a negative charge on it and opposite charges always attract each other.