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Which of the following subatomic particles has the smallest mass?
Which of the following subatomic particles has the smallest mass?
What is the charge of a magnesium ion (Mg2+)?
What is the charge of a magnesium ion (Mg2+)?
How many valence electrons does aluminum have?
How many valence electrons does aluminum have?
What is the approximate maximum number of electrons that can be held in the third principal energy shell?
What is the approximate maximum number of electrons that can be held in the third principal energy shell?
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Which of the following best describes the octet rule?
Which of the following best describes the octet rule?
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Which group on the periodic table is known for having non-reactive elements?
Which group on the periodic table is known for having non-reactive elements?
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What does Avogadro’s number represent?
What does Avogadro’s number represent?
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What are the columns and rows on the periodic table referred to as?
What are the columns and rows on the periodic table referred to as?
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Which two types of ions can form from the loss or gain of electrons?
Which two types of ions can form from the loss or gain of electrons?
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What determines the atomic mass shown on the periodic table?
What determines the atomic mass shown on the periodic table?
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How many electrons can the second principal energy shell hold at maximum?
How many electrons can the second principal energy shell hold at maximum?
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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical reactions?
What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical reactions?
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Which of the following elements is classified as a metalloid?
Which of the following elements is classified as a metalloid?
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According to the octet rule, which number of electrons do main group elements typically strive to have?
According to the octet rule, which number of electrons do main group elements typically strive to have?
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What is the role of Avogadro's number in chemistry?
What is the role of Avogadro's number in chemistry?
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What happens when a neutral atom gains an electron?
What happens when a neutral atom gains an electron?
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What characterizes the noble gases in terms of stability?
What characterizes the noble gases in terms of stability?
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How can one calculate the average atomic mass from isotopes?
How can one calculate the average atomic mass from isotopes?
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Study Notes
Atomic Structure
- Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Protons have a positive charge, neutrons have no charge, and electrons have a negative charge.
- Changing the number of protons changes the element.
- Changing the number of neutrons changes the isotope.
- Changing the number of electrons changes the ion.
- Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus, while electrons orbit the nucleus.
- Protons and neutrons have approximately the same mass, while electrons are significantly smaller.
- The atomic mass of an atom is calculated by adding the number of protons and neutrons.
Ions
- Cations are positively charged ions formed by losing electrons.
- Anions are negatively charged ions formed by gaining electrons.
Isotopes
- The average atomic mass on the periodic table is calculated by taking the weighted average of the masses of all naturally occurring isotopes of an element.
Periodic Table
- The periodic table is organized by increasing atomic number.
- The columns are called groups, and the rows are called periods.
- Metals are located on the left side of the periodic table.
- Non-metals are located on the right side of the periodic table.
- Metalloids are located between metals and non-metals.
- Alkali metals are in group 1.
- Alkaline earth metals are in group 2.
- Halogens are in group 17.
- Noble gases are in group 18.
- Transition metals are located in the middle block of the periodic table.
- Main group elements can be predicted to form monatomic ions with a charge equal to their group number, but with a positive charge for metals and a negative charge for non-metals.
Avogadro's Number and Molar Mass
- Avogadro's number (6.022 x 10^23) is the number of particles in one mole of a substance.
- Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, expressed in grams per mole (g/mol).
Electron Configuration
- The valence shell is the outermost electron shell of an atom.
- Valence electrons are the electrons in the valence shell. They are important because they determine the chemical properties of an element.
- The first four principal energy shells can hold a maximum of 2, 8, 18, and 32 electrons, respectively.
- The Bohr model shows the arrangement of electrons in energy levels around the nucleus.
Stability
- The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable configuration of eight electrons in their outermost shell.
- The noble gases are very stable because they already have a full octet of electrons.
- Group 1 and 17 elements are very reactive because they have one electron less or one electron more than a full octet, respectively.
Subatomic Particles
- Protons, neutrons, and electrons are the three primary subatomic particles.
- Changing the number of protons, neutrons, or electrons changes the identity of the atom.
- Protons have a positive charge, neutrons have no charge, and electrons have a negative charge.
Ion Formation
- Cations form when an atom loses electrons, resulting in a positive charge.
- Anions form when an atom gains electrons, resulting in a negative charge.
Subatomic Particle Size
- Protons and neutrons have approximately the same size.
- Electrons are much smaller than protons and neutrons.
Atomic Mass Calculation
- Atomic mass is calculated by adding the number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.
Atomic Mass Calculation Examples
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Mg-25:
- Protons: 12
- Neutrons: 13
- Electrons: 12
- Atomic mass = 25 amu
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Mg2+:
- Protons: 12
- Neutrons: 13
- Electrons: 10
- Atomic mass = 25 amu
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Chlorine:
- Protons: 17
- Neutrons: 18
- Electrons: 17
- Atomic mass = 35 amu
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Al3+:
- Protons: 13
- Neutrons: 14
- Electrons: 10
- Atomic mass = 27 amu
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Carbon-14:
- Protons: 6
- Neutrons: 8
- Electrons: 6
- Atomic mass = 14 amu
Periodic Table and Atomic Mass
- The periodic table's atomic mass is the weighted average of all isotopes of an element.
Metalloids
- Metalloids are found in the "staircase" region of the periodic table, separating metals and nonmetals.
- Some examples of metalloids include Boron (B), Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), Arsenic (As), Antimony (Sb), Tellurium (Te), and Polonium (Po).
Periodic Table Terminology
- Columns are called groups or families.
- Rows are called periods.
Periodic Table Element Identification
- Metals: Generally on the left and bottom of the periodic table
- Non-metals: Generally on the right and top of the periodic table
- Alkali Metals: Group 1 (excluding hydrogen)
- Alkaline Earth Metals: Group 2
- Halogens: Group 17
- Noble Gases: Group 18
- Transition Metals: Groups 3-12
Predicting Ion Charge
- Main group elements tend to form ions with predictable charges based on their group number.
- Elements in groups 1 and 2 tend to lose their valence electrons and form +1 and +2 ions, respectively.
- Elements in groups 15, 16, and 17 tend to gain electrons and form -3, -2, and -1 ions, respectively.
Avogadro's Number and Molar Mass
- Avogadro's number (6.022 × 10^23) is used to convert between the number of particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) and moles.
- Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance and is used to convert between grams and moles.
Conversion Practice
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How many atoms are in 3.0 grams of lithium?
- First, find the molar mass of Lithium (Li): 6.941 g/mol.
- Divide the mass by the molar mass: 3.0 g / 6.941 g/mol = 0.43 mol
- Multiply by Avogadro's number: 0.43 mol * 6.022 x 10^23 atoms/mol = 2.6 x 10^23 atoms.
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How many moles are in 3.0 grams of beryllium?
- Find the molar mass of beryllium (Be): 9.012 g/mol.
- Divide the mass by the molar mass: 3.0 g / 9.012 g/mol = 0.33 mol.
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How many grams are in 4.0 x 10^24 atoms of argon?
- Find the molar mass of argon (Ar): 39.948 g/mol.
- Divide the number of atoms by Avogadro's number: 4.0 x 10^24 atoms / 6.022 x 10^23 atoms/mol = 6.6 mol.
- Multiply by the molar mass to get the mass in grams: 6.6 mol * 39.948 g/mol = 260 g.
Valence Electrons
- The valence shell is the outermost electron shell of an atom.
- Valence electrons are the electrons in the valence shell.
- Valence electrons are important because they determine the chemical behavior of an atom.
Principal Energy Levels
- The first four principal (main) energy levels can hold a maximum number of electrons:
- 1st level: 2 electrons
- 2nd level: 8 electrons
- 3rd level: 18 electrons
- 4th level: 32 electrons
Bohr Model
- The Bohr model illustrates the arrangement of electrons in specific energy levels around the nucleus.
Valence Electron Numbers
- Magnesium (Mg): 2 Valence electrons
- Calcium (Ca): 2 Valence electrons
- Helium (He): 2 Valence electrons
- Hydrogen (H): 1 Valence electron
- Aluminum (Al): 3 Valence electrons
Octet Rule
- The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable configuration with eight electrons in their valence shell.
- The main group elements want eight electrons in their outermost shell to achieve stability.
Electron Configuration
- The electron configuration shows the arrangement of electrons in an atom's energy levels and subshells.
- Regular (long) notation: Lists the subshells and number of electrons in each.
- Noble gas (short) notation: Uses the previous noble gas configuration as a starting point, followed by only the remaining electrons.
Stability of Noble Gases
- Noble gases are exceptionally stable due to their full valence shells, which makes them unreactive.
Reactivity of Group 1 and 17 Elements
- Group 1 elements (alkali metals) are highly reactive because they readily lose one electron to achieve a stable configuration.
- Group 17 elements (halogens) are also highly reactive because they readily gain one electron to achieve a stable configuration.
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Test your knowledge on atomic structure, ions, and isotopes with this quiz. Understand the roles of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and learn how they affect elements and isotopes. Evaluate your grasp of the periodic table and ion formation.
