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Ch.8 - Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding
Brown - Chemistry: The Central Science 14th Edition
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8장, 문제 91c,d

The hypochlorite ion, ClO-, is the active ingredient in bleach. The perchlorate ion, ClO4-, is a main component of rocket propellants. Draw Lewis structures for both ions. (c) What is the oxidation number of Cl in the hypochlorite ion? (d) What is the oxidation number of Cl in the perchlorate ion, assuming the Cl—O bonds are all single bonds?

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To draw the Lewis structure for the hypochlorite ion (ClO-), start by counting the total number of valence electrons. Chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons, and oxygen (O) has 6 valence electrons. The negative charge adds one more electron, giving a total of 14 valence electrons.
Arrange the atoms with chlorine as the central atom and oxygen bonded to it. Place a single bond between Cl and O, which uses 2 electrons. Distribute the remaining electrons to satisfy the octet rule, starting with the outer atom (oxygen) and then the central atom (chlorine).
For the perchlorate ion (ClO4-), count the total valence electrons: chlorine has 7, each oxygen has 6, and the negative charge adds one more electron, totaling 32 valence electrons. Place chlorine in the center and arrange four oxygen atoms around it, each connected by a single bond.
Distribute the remaining electrons to complete the octets for each oxygen atom first, then the chlorine atom. Remember that the perchlorate ion can have resonance structures due to the possibility of multiple bonds between Cl and O.
To find the oxidation number of Cl in each ion, use the rule that oxidation numbers are assigned based on the assumption that all bonds are ionic. In ClO-, assign oxygen an oxidation number of -2, and solve for Cl. In ClO4-, assign each oxygen an oxidation number of -2, and solve for Cl, considering the overall charge of the ion.

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Lewis Structures

Lewis structures are diagrams that represent the bonding between atoms in a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist. They help visualize the arrangement of electrons and the connectivity of atoms, which is crucial for understanding molecular geometry and reactivity. In the case of ions like hypochlorite and perchlorate, drawing their Lewis structures allows us to identify the formal charges and the overall electron distribution.
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Oxidation Numbers

Oxidation numbers are a way to keep track of electron transfer in chemical reactions, indicating the degree of oxidation of an atom in a compound. They are assigned based on a set of rules, such as the oxidation number of oxygen is typically -2, and the sum of oxidation numbers in a neutral compound is zero. Understanding oxidation numbers is essential for determining the oxidation state of chlorine in the hypochlorite and perchlorate ions.
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Oxidation Numbers

Ionic Compounds and Bonding

Ionic compounds are formed when atoms transfer electrons, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other due to electrostatic forces. In the context of hypochlorite and perchlorate ions, recognizing that chlorine is bonded to oxygen through ionic interactions helps in understanding the stability and reactivity of these ions. This knowledge is fundamental when analyzing their roles in various chemical processes, such as in bleach and rocket propellants.
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