Atomic Structure of Carbon
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What is the atomic number of carbon?

  • 6 (correct)
  • 8
  • 12
  • 4
  • What is the electron configuration of carbon?

  • 1s² 2s² 2p² (correct)
  • 1s² 2s² 2p⁴
  • 1s² 2s⁴
  • 1s⁴ 2s²
  • How many electrons are in the outermost energy level of a carbon atom?

  • 8
  • 2
  • 6
  • 4 (correct)
  • What is the number of valence electrons in a carbon atom?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of the naturally occurring isotope Carbon-12?

    <p>98.93%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'tri-' indicate in the IUPAC name of the Ni(CO)3(NH3)2(NO2)2+ complex?

    <p>Three CO ligands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'bis-' indicate in the IUPAC name of the Ni(CO)3(NH3)2(NO2)2+ complex?

    <p>Two NH3 ligands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'dinitrito' indicate in the IUPAC name of the Ni(CO)3(NH3)2(NO2)2+ complex?

    <p>Two NO2 ligands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oxidation state of the nickel ion in the Ni(CO)3(NH3)2(NO2)2+ complex?

    <p>+2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct IUPAC name for the Ni(CO)3(NH3)2(NO2)2+ complex?

    <p>Tri-carbonyl-bis-ammine-dinitrito-nickel(II) ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Atomic Structure of Carbon

    Atomic Number and Mass

    • Atomic number: 6
    • Atomic mass: 12.01 u (unified atomic mass units)

    Electron Configuration

    • Electron configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p²
    • Number of electrons in the outermost energy level: 4

    Atomic Radius

    • Atomic radius: 77 pm (picometers)
    • Covalent radius: 77 pm
    • Van der Waals radius: 170 pm

    Valence Electrons

    • Number of valence electrons: 4
    • Ability to form bonds: 4 covalent bonds

    Isotopes

    • Three naturally occurring isotopes:
      1. Carbon-12 (98.93%)
      2. Carbon-13 (1.07%)
      3. Carbon-14 (trace amounts)
    • Radioactive isotope: Carbon-14

    Atomic Structure of Carbon

    Atomic Properties

    • Atomic number of carbon is 6, which means it has 6 protons in its atomic nucleus.
    • Atomic mass of carbon is 12.01 u, which is a weighted average of the masses of its naturally occurring isotopes.

    Electron Arrangement

    • The electron configuration of carbon is 1s² 2s² 2p², which means it has two electrons in the first energy level, two electrons in the second energy level, and two electrons in the second subenergy level.
    • Carbon has four electrons in its outermost energy level, which determines its chemical properties.

    Size and Shape

    • The atomic radius of carbon is 77 pm, which is the distance from the nucleus to the outermost electron.
    • The covalent radius of carbon is also 77 pm, which is the distance from the nucleus to the outermost electron in a covalent bond.
    • The van der Waals radius of carbon is 170 pm, which is the distance between the nuclei of two carbon atoms that are not bonded to each other.

    Bonding Properties

    • Carbon has four valence electrons, which means it can form four covalent bonds with other atoms.
    • Carbon's ability to form four covalent bonds allows it to form a wide variety of compounds.

    Isotopes of Carbon

    • Carbon has three naturally occurring isotopes: Carbon-12 (98.93%), Carbon-13 (1.07%), and Carbon-14 (trace amounts).
    • Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope of carbon, which means it decays over time and is not stable.

    Ni(CO)3(NH3)2(NO2)2+ Complex

    IUPAC Nomenclature

    • The IUPAC name for the Ni(CO)3(NH3)2(NO2)2+ complex is Tri-carbonyl-bis-ammine-dinitrito-nickel(II) ion.
    • The "Tri-carbonyl" prefix indicates the presence of three CO ligands.
    • The "Bis-ammine" prefix indicates the presence of two NH3 ligands.
    • The "Dinitrito" prefix indicates the presence of two NO2 ligands.
    • The "Nickel(II) ion" part of the name indicates that the central metal ion has a +2 charge.

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    Learn about the atomic structure of carbon, including its atomic number, mass, electron configuration, atomic radius, valence electrons, and isotopes.

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