The discussion revolves around the bonding explanation for the compound Fe2S3, focusing on the electron configurations of iron (Fe) and sulfur (S) and how they contribute to the formation of the compound. Participants are exploring the theoretical aspects of bonding, including electron transfer and the resulting ionic or covalent character of the compound.
Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the bonding explanation for Fe2S3. There are multiple viewpoints regarding the electron transfer process and the clarity of the presented solutions.
Some participants express confusion over the provided solutions, indicating a lack of clarity in the presentation of the bonding explanation. There are also requests for more detailed work to support the claims made about electron configurations and bonding.
This discussion may be useful for students or individuals interested in chemical bonding, particularly those studying ionic and covalent interactions in compounds like Fe2S3.
transgalactic said:http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5596/75669110kx5.th.gif
this is the solution
how they got it from this data:
Fe=[Ar]3p^6 4s^2 it needs to give 7 electrons to become neutral.
S=[Ne]3S^2 3p^4 it needs to take 2 electrons to become neutral.