Ch 13: Inside the Atom

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What is the charge of a neutron?

  • Positive charge
  • Negative charge
  • Neutral charge (correct)
  • Variable charge

If an atom has an atomic number of 8 and a mass number of 16, how many neutrons does it contain?

  • 24 neutrons
  • 8 neutrons (correct)
  • 8 neutrons (correct)
  • 16 neutrons

Where are electrons located in an atom?

  • In the nucleus
  • Within neutron shells
  • In the proton cloud
  • In specific energy levels around the nucleus (correct)

What defines the atomic number of an element?

<p>The number of protons in the nucleus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mass number of an atom with 15 protons and 10 neutrons?

<p>25 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many valence electrons does aluminum (Al) have?

<p>3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly defines an ion?

<p>An atom or molecule that has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a charge. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mass number of an element with 20 protons and 20 neutrons?

<p>40 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of chemical formula results from combining calcium ion (Ca²⁺) and chloride ion (Cl⁻)?

<p>CaCl2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly distinguishes a compound from a mixture?

<p>A compound is made of chemically bonded elements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following molecules contains more than one type of atom?

<p>Water (H₂O) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the electron configuration for argon (Ar)?

<p>2, 8, 8 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Bohr's model, which statement is true regarding atomic structure?

<p>Electrons orbit the nucleus in defined energy levels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Sub-atomic Particles

  • Protons:

    • Located in the nucleus of the atom
    • Charge: +1 (positive)
  • Neutrons:

    • Also found in the nucleus
    • Charge: Neutral (no electric charge)
  • Electrons:

    • Orbit around the nucleus in specific energy levels or shells
    • Charge: -1 (negative)

Atomic Number and Mass Number

  • Atomic Number (Z):

    • Represents the number of protons in the nucleus
    • Identifies a chemical element uniquely (e.g., Carbon has Z = 6)
  • Mass Number (A):

    • Total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
    • Calculated using the formula: A = Z + N (where N is the number of neutrons)

Calculating Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons

  • Number of Protons (p): Equal to the atomic number (Z)
  • Number of Neutrons (n): Calculated by n = A - Z
  • Number of Electrons (e): Equal to the number of protons in a neutral atom

Valence Electrons and Electron Configuration

  • Argon (Ar):

    • Atomic number: 18
    • Electron configuration: 2, 8, 8
    • Valence electrons: 8
  • Aluminum (Al):

    • Atomic number: 13
    • Electron configuration: 2, 8, 3
    • Valence electrons: 3
  • Oxygen (O):

    • Atomic number: 8
    • Electron configuration: 2, 6
    • Valence electrons: 6

Atomic Structure from Bohr’s Model

  • Element with Z = 20:

    • Mass number (A): 40
    • Protons: 20
    • Neutrons: 20
    • Electrons: 20
  • Element with Z = 11:

    • Mass number (A): 23
    • Protons: 11
    • Neutrons: 12
    • Electrons: 11

Distinctions Between Atoms, Ions, Molecules, Compounds, and Mixtures

  • Atoms:

    • Smallest unit of an element retaining its chemical properties
    • Example: Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C)
  • Molecules:

    • Two or more atoms bonded together
    • Same element example: Oxygen (O₂)
    • Different elements example: Water (H₂O)
  • Ions:

    • Atoms or molecules with a net electrical charge due to loss or gain of electrons
    • Cations: Positively charged (e.g., Na⁺)
    • Anions: Negatively charged (e.g., Cl⁻)
  • Compounds:

    • Formed by chemically bonded different elements
    • Unique properties compared to individual elements
    • Example: Sodium chloride (NaCl), Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
  • Mixtures:

    • Combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded
    • Components retain individual properties
    • Example: Saltwater (homogeneous), Sand and iron filings (heterogeneous)

Writing Chemical Formulae

  • Atoms:

    • H₂O: Two hydrogen atoms + One oxygen atom
    • CO₂: One carbon atom + Two oxygen atoms
  • Simple Ionic Compounds:

    • Ca²⁺ + Cl⁻ → CaCl₂
    • Mg²⁺ + Br⁻ → MgBr₂
    • Al³⁺ + S²⁻ → Al₂S₃
  • Polyatomic Ions:

    • Interaction involves complex ions with multiple atoms that carry a charge.

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