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Ch.7 - Periodic Properties of the Elements
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Capitolo 7, Problema 85b

The As ¬ As bond length in elemental arsenic is 2.48 Å. The Cl ¬ Cl bond length in Cl2 is 1.99 Å. (b) What bond length is predicted for AsCl3, using the atomic radii in Figure 7.7?

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Identify the atomic radii of arsenic (As) and chlorine (Cl) from Figure 7.7.
Recall that the bond length in a molecule is approximately the sum of the atomic radii of the two bonded atoms.
Add the atomic radius of arsenic to the atomic radius of chlorine to estimate the As-Cl bond length.
Express the bond length in appropriate units, typically in Ångströms (Å).
Verify the calculated bond length with known data or literature values, if available, to ensure accuracy.

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Bond length is the distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms. It is influenced by the size of the atoms involved and the type of bond (single, double, etc.). Understanding bond lengths helps predict molecular geometry and reactivity, as shorter bonds typically indicate stronger interactions.
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