Suggest an explanation for each of the following observations. (a) The Cr and Ni content of stainless

Question:

Suggest an explanation for each of the following observations.

(a) The Cr and Ni content of stainless steels used to make knife blades is different from that used in the manufacture of spoons.

(b) There is a poor match between experimental and calculated (Born–Lande´) values of the lattice energy for AgI, but a good match for NaI.

(c) ThI2 has been formulated as the Th(IV) compound Th4+(I‾)2(e‾)2. Comment on why this is consistent with the observation of ThI2 having a low electrical resistivity.

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

Question Posted: