At first glance, we expect the Zeff of sodium (Z = 11) to be , but in reality, it is closer to 2.667 because .

Which of the following statements is not true? • a. covalent compounds have low melting and boiling points. • ob. covalent bonds between atoms of a compound are relatively weak compared to bonds between molecules. • c. covalent bonds occur between nonmetals. • d. covalent compounds are often gases or liquids.

This is a characteristic of the elements in the periodic table that shows a pattern. it may increase or decrease across or down the table.

Consider the equilibrium system: 2icl(s) ⇄ i2(s) + cl2(g) which of the following changes will increase the total amount of of cl2 that can be produced? all of the listed answers are correct decreasing the volume of the container removing the cl2 as it is formed adding more icl(s) removing some of the i2(s)