Inorganic Chemistry I - Group 14 Elements
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Which element has the highest boiling point in Group 14?

  • Silicon
  • Lead (correct)
  • Carbon
  • Tin

What is the oxidation state that Group 14 elements typically exhibit in their compounds?

  • +4 (correct)
  • -3
  • -4
  • +2

Which of the following elements has a covalent radius of 1.22 Ã…?

  • Silicon
  • Germanium (correct)
  • Tin
  • Lead

What is the total number of electrons in the outermost orbitals for Group 14 elements?

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Which property of Carbon (C) indicates it has the highest first ionization energy in Group 14?

<p>1086 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hybridization leads to the tetrahedral coordination of Group 14 compounds?

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Which element has an electron configuration ending in 6s2 6p2?

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What are the products of the reaction between carbon monoxide and sodium hydroxide?

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Which of the following methods can produce carbon dioxide?

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What is the state of carbon dioxide at -78°C under atmospheric pressure?

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How does carbon dioxide react with water?

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What is unique about the structure of silicon dioxide compared to carbon dioxide?

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What is the carbon hybridization in carbon dioxide?

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What types of salts does carbonic acid produce?

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What is a key characteristic of silicon monoxide in comparison to silicon dioxide?

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What causes the difference in size between Si and Ge to be less than expected?

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Which of the following elements is classified as a metal in group 14?

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What is a unique property of carbon compared to other elements in group 14?

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How does reactivity change as you move down group 14?

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Which of the following properties increases with the metallic character in group 14 elements?

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What is the main reason for the decrease in catenation as you go down group 14?

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What type of bond does silicon readily form due to its position in group 14?

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Which of the following statements about germanium is correct?

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Which of the following elements has the highest bond energy for its elemental bond?

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What property distinguishes carbon and silicon from germanium, tin, and lead?

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Which of the following pairs exhibits the highest catenation tendency?

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Which of these elements is characterized by the formation of mostly covalent compounds?

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What is the electronic structure of carbon in its ground state?

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What causes the decrease in melting point as you move down the group from carbon to lead?

<p>Weaker M-M bonds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of hybridization results in a tetrahedral structure for carbon when it is in an excited state?

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Which statement correctly describes the reactivity of carbon and silicon compared to germanium, tin, and lead?

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Which oxidation state of germanium is known to be a strong reducing agent?

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What is the trend in stability of the oxidation states of Group 14 elements as you move down the group?

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Why does carbon not form complexes despite being tetravalent?

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Which statement accurately describes the bonding characteristics of carbon and silicon in comparison to the other group elements?

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Which of the following compounds is significantly ionic due to large electronegativity differences?

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What composition is characteristic of soda lime glass?

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According to Fajans' results, what is true about ions regarding covalency?

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Which transition metal compound produces a violet color in glass?

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What type of glass is known for its low coefficient of thermal expansion and heat resistance?

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Which pair of elements demonstrates a minor size difference due to the filling of the 4f shell?

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What trend is observed in the ionization energies from carbon to silicon?

<p>They decrease but change in an irregular way (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of glass?

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Which halides are exceptions for being ionic and high melting among tetrahalides?

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What is primarily used to produce CCl4?

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What is true about Freons?

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What is Teflon more commonly known as?

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Flashcards

What are the elements in group 14?

The elements in group 14 of the periodic table. Carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, and lead all share similar properties.

What is the common oxidation state of group 14 elements?

The group 14 elements have four electrons in their outermost shell, leading to a common +4 oxidation state. This configuration allows them to form tetrahedral structures through sp3 hybridization.

What is electronegativity?

The ability of an atom to attract electrons towards itself, measured on a scale of 0 to 4.

How do the electronegativity values of group 14 elements vary?

Carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, and lead all have different electronegativity values. Carbon has the highest electronegativity, which explains its strong tendency to form covalent bonds.

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What is ionization energy?

The tendency for a chemical species to lose an electron, measured as the energy needed to remove an electron.

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How does ionization energy change down the group 14 elements?

The higher the ionization energy, the harder it is to remove an electron. Generally, ionization energy decreases down a group in the periodic table.

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What is a covalent bond?

A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms. The sharing of electrons results in a more stable configuration for both atoms.

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What is covalent radius?

The distance between the nuclei of two atoms that are chemically bonded.

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Electronegativity

The tendency of an atom to attract shared electrons towards itself.

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Catenation

The ability of an atom to form bonds with itself to create chains and rings, a characteristic of carbon.

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Covalent Radius

The size of an atom as measured by the distance between the nucleus and the outermost electron shell in a covalent bond.

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Electrical Conductivity

The ability of a substance to conduct electricity due to the presence of free electrons.

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Malleability

The ability of a substance to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets without breaking.

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Electronegativity Difference

The difference in electronegativity between two atoms that are bonded together.

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Metallic Character

Elements in group 14 show a transition from non-metallic to metallic properties as we move down the group.

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Ionization Energy

The energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom in its ground state.

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Inner pair effect

A phenomenon where the stability of a higher oxidation state (+IV) decreases while the stability of a lower oxidation state (+II) increases as you go down a group in the periodic table.

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Electron Promotion

The promotion of an atom's electrons to higher energy levels to achieve a more stable electronic configuration, often leading to increased bonding capacity. For example, the promotion of carbon's electrons in the 2s orbital to the 2p orbitals allows it to form four covalent bonds.

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Covalence

The ability of an atom to form multiple covalent bonds. For example, carbon's ability to form four covalent bonds is due to its electron promotion.

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Hybridization

A hybrid orbital formed by combining atomic orbitals, which results in a specific shape and bonding properties. For example, sp3 hybridization of carbon leads to a tetrahedral structure.

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Fajans’ Rules

A rule that states the smaller the ion, the greater its tendency to form covalent bonds. This is because smaller ions have a higher charge density which increases the attraction between the ions and electrons.

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Covalent Bond

A type of chemical bond formed by the equal sharing of electrons between two atoms. For example, the bond in methane (CH4) is a covalent bond.

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Bond Energy

The strength of the bond between two atoms of the same element. It indicates how much energy is required to break the bond.

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Reactivity Trend in Group 14

Elements in Group 14 exhibit a trend in reactivity. Carbon and silicon are less reactive, whereas germanium, tin, and lead are more reactive.

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Diamond Lattice Structure

This type of lattice structure is highly stable due to the arrangement of strong covalent bonds. Materials with the diamond structure often exhibit high melting points and hardness, like diamond itself.

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Transition Series Effect on Group 14

These elements have a completed transition series with ten d electrons, which influences their properties, leading to differences within the Group 14. This includes their melting points, reactivity, and tendency to form chains.

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Stability of Carbon Compounds

The ability to form compounds with the maximum of eight electrons in the outer shell, resembling the stable configuration of inert gases.

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Lead-potash glass

A type of glass with a high refractive index, often used for decorative objects and lenses.

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Borosilicate glass

A type of glass that can withstand sudden temperature changes, often used in laboratories.

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Soda lime glass

A colorless, transparent glass commonly used in windows and bottles.

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Coloring glass

The process of adding transition metal compounds to glass to impart color. For example, chromium (III) gives green and manganese (IV) gives violet.

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Glass as a vitreous material

A non-crystalline solid with no definite melting point. It softens gradually when heated.

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SiO4 tetrahedral unit

The basic building block of glass, consisting of a silicon atom bonded to four oxygen atoms.

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Carbon tetrahalide

A chemical compound consisting of a carbon atom bonded to four halogen atoms.

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CF4 (Tetrafluoromethane)

A type of carbon tetrahalide that is unreactive and very stable. It is used in lubricants, solvents, and insulators.

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What is the reaction of phosgene with water?

A chemical reaction where phosgene (COCl2) reacts with water (H2O) to produce hydrochloric acid (HCl) and carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What is the reaction of carbon monoxide with sodium hydroxide?

Carbon monoxide (CO) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at high temperature and pressure to form sodium formate (HCOONa).

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What is the reaction of carbon monoxide with sodium methoxide?

Carbon monoxide (CO) reacts with sodium methoxide (CH3ONa) to form sodium acetate (CH3COONa).

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How is carbon dioxide produced?

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is obtained by the action of dilute acids on carbonates, burning carbon in excess oxygen, and heating limestone (CaCO3).

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What is unique about solid carbon dioxide?

Solid carbon dioxide (CO2) directly transitions to the vapor state at -78°C without going through the liquid state. This is why it's called "dry ice."

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How is carbon dioxide detected?

Carbon dioxide (CO2) reacts with limewater (Ca(OH)2) to form a white precipitate, indicating the presence of CO2.

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What is the acidic nature of carbon dioxide?

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an acidic oxide and the anhydride of carbonic acid (H2CO3).

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What are the salts formed from carbonic acid?

Carbonic acid (H2CO3) is unstable but forms two series of salts: bicarbonates (e.g., NaHCO3) and carbonates (e.g., Na2CO3).

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Study Notes

Inorganic Chemistry I - Lecture 6: Group 14 (IVA) Elements

  • Group 14 elements comprise carbon (C), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), tin (Sn), and lead (Pb).
  • This group is also known as the carbon family.

Electronic Structure and Properties

  • The general electron configuration is ns²np².
  • Carbon exhibits a +4 oxidation state in most compounds, with some showing +2.
  • The other members (Si, Ge, Sn, and Pb) transition to more metallic behavior down the group.
  • Melting and boiling points increase across the period.

Bonding and Covalency

  • Carbon forms four covalent bonds due to sp³ hybridization, resulting in tetrahedral structures.
  • The tendency towards catenation (formation of carbon-carbon chains) is high in carbon and decreases down the group.
  • M-M bond energy decreases from carbon to lead.

Oxidation States

  • The stability of the +4 oxidation state decreases, while the +2 state becomes more stable down the group.

Reactivity

  • Carbon and silicon are relatively unreactive, while reactivity generally increases down the group.
  • These elements react with:
    • Acids
    • Alkalis
    • Halogens

Oxides and Oxygen Compounds of Carbon

  • Carbon forms several oxides, most important being CO (carbon monoxide) and COâ‚‚ (carbon dioxide).
  • Carbon monoxide is poisonous and sparingly soluble in water.
  • Carbon dioxide is an acidic oxide and reacts with water to form carbonic acid.
  • It's a product of burning carbon and is important in photosynthesis, respiration, and fermentation.

Oxides of Silicon and Oxygen Containing Compounds

  • Silicon forms two oxides: SiO and SiOâ‚‚, but only SiOâ‚‚ shows significant presence at room temperature.
  • SiOâ‚‚ exists in three different forms (quartz, tridymite, and cristobalite).
  • SiOâ‚‚ is a high-melting solid, unlike COâ‚‚.
  • It forms three-dimensional structures due to the ability to form double bonds.

Silicates

  • Silicates are compounds of silicon and oxygen, often with other elements.
  • They are widely distributed in nature and form the basis of many minerals.
  • There are various structures of silicates, ranging from linear chains to three-dimensional networks.

Silicones

  • Silicones are polymeric compounds containing Si-O-Si linkages.
  • They have high thermal stability.
  • These are often used as high-temperature polymers or in making electrical insulators, and heat-resistant containers.

Glass

  • Ordinary glass is a mixture of sodium and calcium silicates.
  • It's produced by heating sand, sodium carbonate, and calcium oxide, and cooling rapidly.
  • Different types of glass exist, some designed for specific applications based on their optical properties.

Carbon Halides

  • Carbon forms tetrahalides such as CCl4, which are unreactive in normal conditions and stable.
  • Fluorocarbons are useful lubricants, solvents, and insulators.

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