In each of the combinations, predict the more electronegative element based on its position on the periodic table. Then look up the actual electronegativities. Circle the reaction pair that should
actually caust a reaction.
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Combination Combination electronegative
A
B
element based on
position on table
Ba + Fe2-
Ba?- + Fe
Actual
Actual
electronegativity electronegativity
of element of element
a)
Ba =
Fe=
b)
)
Sn + Hg
Sn- + Hg
Sn =
Hg =
c)
)
Na + Mg2+
Na + Mg
Na=
Mg =
=
Zn + CO2-
Zn?- + Co
Zn =
Co=

c)

)

Na + Mg2+

Na + Mg

Na=

Mg =

=

Zn + CO2-

Zn?- + Co

Zn =

Co=

it should be all of them because it asks if you included all of those in your answer

explanation:

answer:

the answer is 6 valence electrons.

explanation:

valence is the # of electrons on the outer most shell of an atom.

oxygen has 6.

although, the valency of oxygen is 2, because it only needs to make 2 covalent bonds, or gain 2 electrons, to achieve the stable octet configuration of a noble gas.

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