How do we know which bond length is longer based on cations and anions? For example, if I was given CH3- and CH3+, how would I be able to tell which HCH bond is longer? I'm also confused as to how to figure out which bond is longer when given CH4 and CH2.
Any help is appreciated, thanks!
textbook 2.27
Moderators: Chem_Mod, Chem_Admin
-
HilaGelfer_2H
- Posts: 108
- Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:56 pm
- Been upvoted: 1 time
Re: textbook 2.27
Hi,
in these cases I would look at the size of each individual atom since the larger the atom the longer the bond length. You can use the trends of ionic/atomic radii to determine which atom is larger.
I hope this helps :)
in these cases I would look at the size of each individual atom since the larger the atom the longer the bond length. You can use the trends of ionic/atomic radii to determine which atom is larger.
I hope this helps :)
-
Kiara Phillips 3L
- Posts: 109
- Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:04 pm
Re: textbook 2.27
I know that to find bond length we have to refer to the trends of ionic/atomic radii. I would just compare each atom and as long as things align with the rules of the trend you should be fine.
Return to “Bond Lengths & Energies”
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 10 guests