Chemical Reactions and Molecular Compounds

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What type of element makes up a binary molecular compound?

Nonmetals (correct)

Metalloids

Metals

All of the above

What is the definition of a diatomic molecule?

A molecule composed of two atoms of different elements.

A molecule composed of two or more atoms of the same element.

A molecule composed of two or more atoms of different elements.

A molecule composed of two atoms of the same element bonded together. (correct)

What is the purpose of a molecular formula?

To show the arrangement of atoms in a molecule of the compound.

To show the ratio of atoms in a molecule of the compound.

To show the actual number of atoms in a molecule of the compound. (correct)

To show the types of bonds in a molecule of the compound.

What type of bond is formed in Lewis structures when electron pairs are shared?

Covalent bond Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical physical state of a molecular compound at room temperature?

Gas Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical melting point of a molecular compound?

Low, usually below 300°C Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical conductivity of a molecular compound?

Poor conductor of electricity Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Lewis structures?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the general format for a decomposition reaction?

AB -> A + B Signup and view all the answers

What does the symbol "(aq)" represent in a chemical equation?

An aqueous solution Signup and view all the answers

Which of these describes a chemical change that involves the breaking down of a single compound into two or more simpler substances?

Decomposition Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of balancing chemical equations using coefficients?

To ensure the law of conservation of mass is followed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symbols in a chemical equation represents a liquid state?

(l) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a single replacement reaction and a double replacement reaction?

Single replacement reactions involve the exchange of one element for another, while double replacement reactions involve the exchange of two elements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of a synthesis reaction?

Decomposition Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reaction is commonly referred to as "burning"?

Combustion Signup and view all the answers

What structure do ionic compounds typically form?

Crystalline solids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements would typically gain electrons to form an anion?

Chlorine Signup and view all the answers

What is typically a characteristic of ionic compounds?

Electrical neutrality Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about polyatomic ions is true?

They are composed of two or more atoms. Signup and view all the answers

What type of charge does an atom acquire when it loses electrons?

Positive charge Signup and view all the answers

Ionic compounds are commonly referred to as what?

Salts Signup and view all the answers

In the ionic compounds, the arrangement of ions is typically described as what?

Repeating 3D pattern Signup and view all the answers

What charge do most nonmetals acquire when they gain electrons?

Negative charge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of atoms forming bonds?

To achieve a stable octet Signup and view all the answers

Which group loses one electron when forming ionic compounds?

Group 1 Signup and view all the answers

How many valence electrons does Sodium (Na) have?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the electron configuration for Magnesium (Mg)?

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes Group 14 elements?

Their behavior is dependent on their valence electrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the electron configuration for Chlorine (Cl)?

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵ Signup and view all the answers

What charge do Group 2 elements typically have after ionization?

+2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical behavior of Group 13 elements regarding electron loss?

They lose three electrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the number of electron clouds and the types of bonds present?

4 electron clouds can lead to 3 bonds and 1 unshared pair. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes products in a chemical reaction?

Products are formed after rearranging the reactants. Signup and view all the answers

When using the crisscross method for ionic compounds, which element is typically removed from the formula?

The charge is ignored in the final formula. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes molecular compounds from ionic compounds?

Molecular compounds can use prefixes, while ionic cannot. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about diatomic molecules is true?

Certain elements exist as diatomic molecules in their elemental state. Signup and view all the answers

How do reactants contribute to the final products in a chemical reaction?

They undergo transformations resulting in different substances. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of chemical reactions?

Reactants retain their original form. Signup and view all the answers

What is typically true about compounds created from nonmetals?

They often involve covalent bonding between elements. Signup and view all the answers

What is Avogadro's number?

6.02 x 10^23 particles Signup and view all the answers

How can the number of moles be calculated from molecules?

By dividing the number of molecules by Avogadro's number Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by the term 'formula unit'?

The smallest unit of an ionic compound Signup and view all the answers

What is the mass of one mole of a substance referred to as?

Molar mass Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a representative particle for molecular compounds?

Molecule Signup and view all the answers

How many molecules are in 2.7 moles of a substance?

1.62 x 10^24 molecules Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'percent by mass' in a compound?

The proportion of the total mass contributed by each element Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the molecular formula?

It shows the exact number of atoms of each element in a molecule Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 7: Ionic Compounds and Metals

Definitions:
- Valence electrons: Electrons in the highest occupied energy level of an atom (s and p sublevels).
- Octet rule: Atoms react to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable octet (8 valence electrons).
- Cation: Positively charged ion.
- Anion: Negatively charged ion.
- Ionic compound: Compound composed of positive and negative ions.
- Ionic bond: Electrostatic attraction holding oppositely charged ions together.
- Monatomic ion: Ion formed from a single atom.
- Binary compound: Ionic compound composed of two elements.
- Formula unit: Lowest whole-number ratio of ions in an ionic compound.
- Polyatomic ion: Ion made of a tightly bound group of two or more atoms.
- Acid: Ionic compound that produces hydrogen ions (H+) in solution.
- Base: Ionic compound that produces hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution.
Octet Rule and Ions:
- Metals tend to lose valence electrons to achieve a stable octet.
- Nonmetals tend to gain valence electrons (some share).
- Group 1: loses 1 electron, forms 1+ ion
- Group 2: loses 2 electrons, forms 2+ ion
- Group 3: loses 3 electrons, forms 3+ ion
- Group 15: gains 3 electrons, forms 3− ion
- Group 16: gains 2 electrons, forms 2− ion
- Group 17: gains 1 electron, forms 1− ion
- Valence electrons determine chemical properties.

Chapter 8: Covalent Bonding

Definitions:
- Covalent bond: Bond formed when atoms share valence electrons.
- Molecule: Neutral group of atoms joined by covalent bonds.
- Diatomic molecule: Molecule with two atoms (often the same element).
- Molecular compound: Compound composed of molecules.
- Molecular formula: Formula showing the actual number of atoms in a molecule.
- Binary molecular compound: Compound of two nonmetals.
- Polyatomic Ion: An ion composed of multiple atoms.
- Covalent Bonds: Atoms achieve a stable octet by sharing electrons. Bonds tend to form between nonmetals.

Chapter 9: Chemical Reactions

Definitions:
- Chemical reaction: Process where one or more substances rearrange to form different substances.
- Chemical equation: Expression representing a reaction, showing formulas of reactants and products.
- Reactants: Starting substances.
- Products: Substances formed.
- Skeleton equation: Shows formulas of reactants and products but not their amounts.
- Coefficients: Whole numbers in front of formulas in a balanced equation, indicating molar ratios.
- Balanced equation: Chemical equation where the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides. -Synthesis reaction: Two or more substances combining to form a single new substance. -Decomposition reaction: A single compound breaking down into two or more simpler products. -Single-replacement reaction: One element replacing another element in a compound. -Double-replacement reaction: Ions are exchanged between two compounds. -Combustion reaction: Chemical change where a substance reacts with oxygen often producing heat and light. -Activity Series: Lists elements in order of decreasing reactivity.

Chapter 10: The Mole

Definitions:
- Mole: SI base unit for amount of substance, equal to Avogadro's number of particles.
- Avogadro's number: 6.02 × 10²³.
- Representative particles: Smallest unit of a substance (atoms, molecules, or formula units).
- Molar mass: Mass of one mole of a substance (grams per mole).

Chapter 11: Stoichiometry

Definitions:
- Stoichiometry: Numerical relationships in chemical reactions.
- Mole ratio: Conversion factor from balanced equation, relates moles of substances.
- Limiting reactant: Reactant that limits the amount of product formed.
- Excess reactant: Reactant left over after the reaction.
- Theoretical yield: Maximum amount of product possible.
- Actual yield: Amount of product produced in a reaction.
- Percent yield: Ratio of actual yield to theoretical yield (expressed as a percent).

Chapter 12 and 13: Gases

Definitions:
- Kinetic-molecular theory (KMT): Model explaining gas behavior (motion, collisions, forces).
- Pressure: Force per unit area.
- Manometer: Instrument to measure gas pressure.
- Atmospheric pressure: Pressure exerted by Earth's atmosphere.
- Barometer: Instrument to measure air pressure.
- Dalton's Law: Total pressure of a gas mixture is the sum of partial pressures of its gases.
- Partial pressure: Pressure of a gas in a mixture.
- Boyle's Law: Volume inversely related to pressure at constant temperature.
- Charles' Law: Volume directly related to temperature at constant pressure.
- Gay-Lussac's Law: Pressure directly related to temperature at constant volume.
- Combined Gas Law: Combines Boyle's, Charles' and Gay-Lussac's Laws.
- Ideal Gas Law: Describes behavior of an ideal gas (PV = nRT).
- Ideal gas constant (R): 0.0821 L⋅atm/mol⋅K

Chapter 14: Mixtures and Solutions

Definitions:
- Heterogeneous mixture: Mixture with two or more distinct phases.
- Suspension: Heterogeneous mixture where particles settle out over time.
- Colloid: Heterogeneous mixture with particles larger than solution particles but smaller than suspension particles.
- Brownian motion: Chaotic movement of colloidal particles.
- Tyndall effect: Scattering of light by colloidal particles.
- Homogeneous mixture: Mixture with uniform composition (all one phase).
- Solution: Homogeneous mixture of two or more substances (solute and solvent).
- Soluble: Substance that dissolves in a solvent.
- Insoluble: Substance that does not dissolve.
- Concentration: Measurement of solute amount in a given amount of solvent or solution.
- Molarity (M): Moles of solute per liter of solution.

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