Write down the dissolution equation for nickel(II) perchlorate dissolving in water. (Perchlorate is a polyatomic ion with the formula ClO41-.) If four moles of the ionic compound are dissolved, then how many moles of the ANION are present in the solution?

Ni(ClO₄)₂(aq) ⇒ Ni²⁺(aq) + 2 ClO₄⁻(aq)

8 mol ClO₄⁻

Explanation:

Let's consider the dissolution equation for nickel(II) perchlorate dissolving in water.

Ni(ClO₄)₂(aq) ⇒ Ni²⁺(aq) + 2 ClO₄⁻(aq)

The molar ratio of Ni(ClO₄)₂ to ClO₄⁻ is 1:2. If 4 moles of Ni(ClO₄)₂ are dissolved, the moles of ClO₄⁻ formed are:

4 mol Ni(ClO₄)₂ × (2 mol ClO₄⁻/ 1 mol Ni(ClO₄)₂) = 8 mol ClO₄⁻

the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.