Chemistry (4th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.4 - Electronegativity and Polarity - Checkpoint - Page 342: 8.4.2

Answer

(c) 0.057 is the correct answer.

Work Step by Step

1. Convert the lenght and dipole moment to "C.m"and "m". $$\mu = 0.44 \ D\times \frac{3.336 \times 10^{-30} C.m}{1 \ D} = 1.47 \times 10^{-30} C.m$$ $$r = 1.61 Å \times \frac{1 \times 10^{-10} m}{1 \ Å} = 1.61 \times 10^{-10} m$$ 2. Using Equation 8.1: $$Q = \frac{\mu}{r} = \frac{ 1.47 \times 10^{-30} C.m}{1.61 \times 10^{-10} m} = 9.13 \times 10^{-21} C$$ 3. Convert to units of electronic charge: $$Q = 9.13 \times 10^{-21} C \times \frac{ 1 e^-}{1.6022 \times 10^{-19} C} = 0.057 e^-$$
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