The internuclear distance between two closest ar atoms in solid argon is about 3.8 a. the polarizability of argon is 1.66e-30 m3, and the first ionization is 1521kj/mol. estimate the boiling point of argon [hint: calculate the potential energy due to dispersion interaction for solid argon, and equate this quantity to the average kinetic energy of 1mole of argon gas, which is (3/2)rt].

i'm confused about where to use the first inonization energy?

83.72 K

Explanation:

= Polarizability of argon =

I = First ionization = 1521 kJ/mol

r = Distance between atoms = 3.8 A

R = Gas constant = 8.314 J/mol K

T = Boiling point

Potential energy due to dispersion of gas is given by

Kinetic energy is given by

The potential and kinetic energy will balance each other

The boiling point of argon is 83.72 K

hi there!

out of the two, (b) precision would be more reasonable.   however, both a and b could be pretty reasonable.

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energy can be converted from one form to another, but it cannot be created or destroyed in ordinary chemical or physical means. do not understand what you are asking but hope this