Atomic Structure and Separation Processes

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What distinguishes an isotope from a regular element?

An isotope is a different version of the same element that contains a different amount of neutrons.

Describe the main difference between a compound and a mixture.

A compound is two or more elements chemically combined, while a mixture consists of two or more elements that are not chemically combined.

How does the nuclear model of the atom differ from the plum pudding model?

The nuclear model has concentrated mass in the nucleus and electrons orbiting at a distance, while the plum pudding model has evenly distributed mass and electrons throughout.

Explain the significance of the scattering experiment in atomic theory.

The scattering experiment revealed that mass is concentrated in the nucleus and that the nucleus is charged, leading to the replacement of the plum pudding model with the nuclear model. Signup and view all the answers

What defines the overall charge of an atom?

The overall charge of an atom is 0 due to an equal number of protons and electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of filtration in separation processes?

Filtration is used to separate solids from liquids or gases. Signup and view all the answers

Describe crystallization and its purpose in separation processes.

Crystallization occurs when a solution is warmed, leading to solvent evaporation and the formation of solid crystals as the liquid evaporates completely. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of fractional distillation?

Fractional distillation is used to separate mixtures based on different boiling points, such as water and ethanol or fractions of crude oil. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called to separate crude oil into different components?

Fractional distillation. Signup and view all the answers

What do alkenes produce when reacted with hydrogen in the presence of a nickel catalyst?

Alkanes. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to bromine water when it is tested for the presence of alkenes?

It turns colourless. Signup and view all the answers

Define cracking in the context of hydrocarbons.

Cracking is the process of breaking down long-chain hydrocarbons into smaller, more useful molecules. Signup and view all the answers

What are the products of the complete combustion of hydrocarbons?

Carbon dioxide and water. Signup and view all the answers

In terms of temperature, how does the process of fractional distillation work?

It is cold at the top and hot at the bottom. Signup and view all the answers

What type of hydrocarbons are formed during the process of cracking?

Alkenes. Signup and view all the answers

What is activation energy in a chemical reaction?

The minimum amount of energy required for particles to react. Signup and view all the answers

What are the indicators of a hydrogen gas test?

A squeaky pop sound. Signup and view all the answers

What do acids produce when dissolved in water?

Hydrogen ions. Signup and view all the answers

How is the periodic table primarily arranged?

The periodic table is arranged in order of atomic number. Signup and view all the answers

What do elements in the same group of the periodic table have in common?

Elements in the same group have the same number of electrons in their outer shells. Signup and view all the answers

What does group 0 of the periodic table consist of, and why are they unreactive?

Group 0 consists of noble gases which are unreactive due to their stable electron arrangement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend in reactivity for alkali metals as you move down group 1?

Reactivity increases as you go down group 1. Signup and view all the answers

How do halogens typically behave when they react?

Halogens typically react to produce salts. Signup and view all the answers

What are transition metals known for?

Transition metals are known for being useful catalysts. Signup and view all the answers

In ionic bonding, what happens to the electrons of metals?

In ionic bonding, metals lose electrons to become positively charged ions. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes covalent bonding?

Covalent bonding is characterized by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals. Signup and view all the answers

What is one key property of metals due to their metallic bonding?

Metals have high melting and boiling points due to strong metallic bonds. Signup and view all the answers

Why do ionic compounds generally have high melting and boiling points?

Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points because of the strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions. Signup and view all the answers

How do polymers differ from simple covalent compounds?

Polymers consist of large structures held together by strong covalent bonds. Signup and view all the answers

What role did volcanic eruptions play in atmospheric development?

Volcanic eruptions released gases like water vapor and nitrogen, contributing to the early atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

How did the rate of oxygen in the atmosphere increase over time?

The rate of oxygen increased due to photosynthesis by algae and plants. Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant consequence of human activities on greenhouse gas levels?

Human activities have increased greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Atomic Structure and Models

Atom: The smallest unit of a substance that cannot be broken down further
Element: A substance containing only one type of atom, not breakable down.
Compound: Formed when two or more elements chemically combine
Mixture: Two or more elements not chemically combined.
Isotope: A different version of the same element, has a different number of neutrons.
Number of electrons = number of protons in a neutral atom
Atomic model: Models have evolved with discoveries (e.g., electrons orbiting nucleus)
Plum pudding model: Positive mass with evenly distributed negative electrons
Nuclear model: Empty space with concentrated positive nucleus and orbiting electrons. The scattering experiment showed the concentrated nucleus.
Relative charge on a neutral atom is 0 because the number of protons equals the number of electrons.

Separation Processes

Filtration: Separates solids from liquids or gases.
Crystallization: Separates solid crystals from a solution by evaporating the solvent.
Simple Distillation: Separates a solvent from a solution (e.g., pure water from seawater).
Fractional Distillation: Separates mixtures of liquids with different boiling points (e.g., crude oil).
Chromatography: Separates mixtures of soluble substances.

Periodic Table

Periodic table: Organized by atomic number (increasing number of protons).
Groups: Columns with similar properties. Elements in a group have the same number of electrons in their outer shells.
Development: Initially arranged by atomic weight; later by atomic number after the discovery of protons, electrons, and neutrons; Mendeleev left gaps for undiscovered elements.
Isotopes impacted the understanding of the arrangement of elements in the table.

Reactivity of Groups

Metals form positive ions; non-metals form negative ions.
Group 0 (Noble gases): Unreactive due to stable electron configurations. Boiling points increase down the group.
Group 1 (Alkali metals): One electron in the outer shell. Increasing reactivity down the group (weaker attraction to the nucleus).
Group 7 (Halogens): Seven electrons in the outer shell. Decreasing reactivity down the group (weaker attraction to the nucleus). Halogens form salts when they react.

Transition Metals

Transition metals are useful as catalysts.
They have similar properties such as similar melting and boiling points.
Mostly solid (except Mercury), malleable, and high density.

Bonding

Ionic bonding: Metal + nonmetal. Transfer of electrons, creating positive metal ions and negative non-metal ions. Strong electrostatic forces between these ions. Results in a lattice structure and high melting/boiling points.
Covalent bonding: Nonmetal + nonmetal. Sharing of electrons. Forms molecules and smaller substances or giant structures such as diamond, which have high melting/boiling points.
Metallic bonding: Metal + metal. Delocalized electrons shared throughout the structure, strong bonds, high melting/boiling points, malleability/ductility.

Particle Model

Stronger forces mean higher melting/boiling points (more energy required to break the forces).
Simple particle models have limitations like not showing forces between particles. Solid, Liquid and gas states are explained in terms of particle arrangement and speed of particles.
Ionic compounds have high melting/boiling points due to the strong electrostatic forces in the giant ionic lattice structure.
Conduct electricity when molten or dissolved in water as ions can move freely.
Gases and Liquids have low melting/boiling points due to weaker intermolecular forces. Intermolecular forces increase in size with increased molecular size. The size of intermolecular forces determine whether materials are solids, liquid or gases.

Polymers

Polymers: Held together by strong covalent bonds within the polymer chain.
Strong intermolecular forces result in them being solids at room temperature.

Metals

Metals: Good electrical conductors due to delocalized electrons allowing charge movement.
Pure metals are soft and malleable due to their layered structure; mixtures with other metals form alloys to make them harder.

Carbon Structures

Diamond: Very hard, high melting point, does not conduct electricity (strong covalent bonds in a tetrahedral structure).
Graphite: Conducts electricity due to delocalised electrons; structured in layers, low melting point due to weak intermolecular forces.

Earth and Air

Earth's atmosphere: Primarily nitrogen (80%), oxygen (20%), small amounts of other gases.
Theory of atmosphere's formation: Volcanic eruptions released gases; oceans formed, absorbing CO2; photosynthesis increased oxygen. CO2 is absorbed through the seas.
Oxygen levels increased over time allowing animals to evolve.

Human Activities and Greenhouse Gases

Human activities increase CO2 and other greenhouse gases (e.g., methane) through industries and agriculture.
Combustion reactions with insufficient oxygen produce carbon monoxide and soot.

Crude Oil and Polymers

Crude oil: Formed from dead plankton buried in the mud. Hydrocarbons (alkanes: CnH2n+2)
Fractional distillation separates crude oil into different fractions based on boiling points.
Cracking: Breaking down long-chain hydrocarbons into shorter, more useful hydrocarbons, typically to produce alkanes and alkenes. This is done through catalytic cracking (using a catalyst) and steam cracking.
Saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes) turn into unsaturated hydrocarbons(alkenes) during cracking.
Alkenes have a double bond in the middle C=C.
Alkenes (CnH2n) are detected by their ability to decolorize bromine water from brown to colorless
Combustion of hydrocarbons produces energy. Complete combustion produces CO2 and H2O. Incomplete combustion produces CO, C, or unburnt hydrocarbons.

Reactions of Alkenes, Alkanes

Alkenes react via addition reactions with other compounds. Examples include addition reactions with hydrogen(alkene to alkane), water(alkene to alcohol), or halogens(alkene to haloalkane).
The combustion of alkanes produces carbon dioxide and water.

Energy

Exothermic reactions transfer heat to the surroundings.
Endothermic reactions absorb heat from the surroundings.
Activation energy: The minimum energy needed for a reaction to occur.

Reaction Rates

Factors affecting reaction rate: Concentration, pressure, surface area, temperature, catalysts.
Collision theory: More collisions, faster reaction rate.
Equilibrium: Forwards and backwards reactions balance out.

Identifying Gases

Hydrogen (H2): Produces a squeaky pop sound.
Oxygen (O2): Relites a glowing splint.
Carbon dioxide (CO2): Turns limewater cloudy.

Acids and Bases

Acids release hydrogen ions. Alkalies produce hydroxide ions.
Neutralization reaction: Acid + alkali = Salt + water.
Universal indicator is used to determine the pH.

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