Chemistry: Atoms, Molecules, and Compounds
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What happens to an atom when it gains electrons?

  • It becomes neutral.
  • It becomes negatively charged. (correct)
  • It loses its protons.
  • It becomes positively charged.

    • What is the molecular formula for common salt?

  • NaCl (correct)
  • Na2Cl
  • ClNa
  • KCl

    • Which statement is true about ions?

  • Ions have equal numbers of protons and electrons.
  • Ions can be either positively or negatively charged. (correct)
  • Ions do not participate in chemical reactions.
  • Ions are always neutral.

    • What scientific principle does Thales's experiment with amber demonstrate?

    <p>The concept of static electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major concept did Benjamin Franklin contribute to the understanding of electricity?

    <p>The idea of electrical current as an energy transfer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an atom is balanced, what characteristic does it exhibit?

    <p>It has an equal number of protons and electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between conductors and insulators?

    <p>Conductors allow the flow of electric current while insulators do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the atoms that comprise water?

    <p>Hydrogen and Oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In electrical terms, what does a positively charged ion indicate?

    <p>It has lost electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is a good conductor of electricity?

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

    Which of the following materials is typically classified as a good electrical insulator?

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

    In the context of semi-conductors, what is the role of Boron when incorporated into the material?

    <p>It creates electron holes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic do Silicon and Germanium share that classifies them predominantly as semi-conductors?

    <p>They contain 4 electrons in their valence shell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether a semi-conductor material is classified as N-Type?

    <p>The addition of extra electrons through impurities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a good insulator as per common classifications?

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

    Which statement accurately describes the bonding situation in a Boron atom?

    <p>It has no electrons available to form covalent bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of the crystalline structure of semi-conductors like Silicon?

    <p>A defined arrangement of atoms that allows for controlled conductivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does adding impurities like Arsenic to a semiconductor have?

    <p>It reduces the material's overall resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the general structure and behavior of insulators compared to conductors and semi-conductors?

    <p>Insulators have tightly bound electrons that do not conduct electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of outer or valence electrons in a material?

    <p>To facilitate the flow of electric current when moved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic defines a good conductor?

    <p>Loose hold on 1 to 3 electrons in the valence shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do insulators have a high resistivity?

    <p>Their electrons are tightly held and cannot move easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following metals is NOT considered a good conductor?

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

    What role do free electrons play in a conducting material?

    <p>They are responsible for the movement that constitutes electric current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a positive electrical force acts on valence electrons?

    <p>Electrons are forced from their orbit, creating a positively charged ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the electron configuration of a good insulator?

    <p>5 – 8 electrons tightly held in the valence shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about semi-conductors compared to conductors and insulators?

    <p>They possess properties of both conductors and insulators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing temperature on the resistance of conductors?

    <p>It generally increases resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the charge of neutrons in an atom?

    <p>Neutrally charged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes molecules?

    <p>They are the smallest particles of a substance that retain its properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following would you find a compound?

    <p>Pure water (H2O)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The molecular structure of _____ consists of two or more atoms bonded together.

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

    Which type of particle is predominant in the structural makeup of conductors?

    <p>Electrons and protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about electrical charges within conductors?

    <p>They can migrate freely allowing for conductivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a compound?

    <p>A substance made of identical molecules comprised of different atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these best represents the structure of nicotine?

    <p>C10H14N2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do protons play in an atom?

    <p>They balance the negative charge of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options is NOT a part of atomic structure?

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

    Study Notes

    Atoms

    • Atoms are the smallest particles to which elements can be reduced while retaining their characteristics.
    • Atoms are comprised of protons (positively charged), neutrons (neutrally charged), and electrons (negatively charged).
    • The forces between positive and negative charges are the fundamental cause of electrical phenomena.

    Molecules

    • Molecules are composed of two or more atoms bonded together.
    • They are the smallest particle of a substance that can be reduced while maintaining its characteristics.
    • This applies to all substances, including liquids, solids, and gases.
    • A molecule of Nicotine (C10H14N2) contains 10 Carbon atoms, 14 Hydrogen atoms, and 2 Nitrogen atoms.

    Compounds

    • Compounds are substances where all molecules are identical, but the molecules are comprised of different atoms in exact proportions.
    • These elements combine to form a separate substance with characteristics different from the original elements.
    • Examples include water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and common salt (NaCl).

    Ions

    • Normal atoms have a neutral charge due to an equal number of protons and electrons.
    • An ion is an atom that has lost or gained electrons.
    • Atoms with lost electrons have a positive charge, while atoms with gained electrons have a negative charge.

    Static Electricity

    • The Greek philosopher Thales experimented with static electricity around 500 BC.
    • Certain materials exert forces on each other, which were discovered to be electrical.
    • Rubbing amber strips it of electrons, making it positive and able to attract a negative substance.

    Benjamin Franklin

    • Benjamin Franklin experimented with wet string and a metal key in a thunderstorm.
    • He discovered that energy was transferred from lightning to the ground and was the first to use the term "current."
    • Energy transfer is now the major use for electricity.

    Conductors and Insulators

    • A balanced atom has an equal number of protons and electrons.
    • Electrostatic attraction holds electrons in orbit, opposing the centrifugal force.
    • The outermost electron shell is called the valence shell, and it contains the valence electrons.

    Conductors

    • Substances that readily permit the free flow of a large number of electrons are called conductors.
    • A good conductor has 1-3 valence electrons, which are more loosely held in orbit and have room for more electrons to join.
    • Four good conductors are silver, copper, gold, and aluminum.

    Insulators

    • Materials that inhibit the flow of electricity are called insulators.
    • A good insulator has 5-8 valence electrons, which are solidly held in orbit and do not readily move to another atom.
    • Insulators have a high resistivity.
    • Four good insulators are glass, rubber, plastic, and ceramic.

    Semi-conductors

    • Semi-conductors have 4 electrons in the valence shell.
    • Silicon and Germanium exist in this configuration, form a crystalline structure, and are almost insulators.
    • Mixing in impurities will produce a semi-conductor.
    • Arsenic incorporates extra electrons (N-type material), while Boron incorporates electron holes (P-type material).
    • Semi-conductors are the basis of electronic components.

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