Chemistry Chapter 2 Flashcards
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Chemistry Chapter 2 Flashcards

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Atoms with the same number of protons but with different electrical charges _____.

ions

In salt, what is the nature of the bond between sodium and chlorine?

Ionic

What is the result of the animated process?

A positively charged sodium ion and a negatively charged chlorine ion.

An ionic bond involves _____.

<p>an attraction between ions of opposite charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond joins the carbon atom to each of the hydrogen atoms?

<p>Single (nonpolar) covalent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the atomic number of an atom that has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons?

<p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these refers to atoms with the same atomic number but different atomic masses?

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

Fluorine's atomic number is 9 and its atomic mass is 19. How many neutrons does fluorine have?

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

An uncharged atom of boron has an atomic number of 5 and an atomic mass of 11. How many protons does boron have?

<p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an atom that is electrically charged as a result of gaining or losing electrons?

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

The brackets are indicating a(n) _____ bond.

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

What name is given to the bond between water molecules?

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

Each water molecule is joined to _____ other water molecules by ____ bonds.

<p>four; hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

The unequal sharing of electrons within a water molecule makes the water molecule _____.

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

The tendency of an atom to pull electrons toward itself is referred to as its _____.

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

In this molecule, what type of bond is found between the oxygen and hydrogens?

<p>polar covalent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these bonds is weakest?

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Why isn't this insect drowning?

<p>surface tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

A phrase that applies to covalent bonding and not other kinds of bonds is...

<p>electron-sharing</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term for a solution with a low pH number, such as lemon juice or vinegar, is...

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

The term for a solution that has an equal concentration of H+ and OH- is...

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

The term for a solution with a high pH number, such as ammonia or bleach, is...

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

An acid is a compound that donates ____ to a solution.

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

The higher the pH number, the higher the concentration of _____ in a solution.

<p>OH-</p> Signup and view all the answers

A substance that accepts H+ when they are in excess and donates H+ when their concentration drops is called a(n) ____.

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

The tendency of water molecules to stick together is called __________.

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

What is the pH inside most living cells?

<p>pH 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

Silicon has an atomic number of 14 and a mass number of 28. How many neutrons are found in silicon?

<p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

Carbon-12 and carbon-13 are different in the number of their _____

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

Four elements combine to make about 96% of the mass of the human body. Which of the following elements is one of the four?

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

An atom's ________ are found in its nucleus.

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

The four most common elements found in living organisms are ________.

<p>carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

The bond between oppositely charged ions is a(n) ________ bond.

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

What name is given to bonds that involve the sharing of electrons?

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

Adjacent water molecules are joined by ________ bonds.

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

Sweating cools your body by ________.

<p>evaporative cooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

As water freezes, ________.

<p>its molecules move farther apart</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Atomic Structure and Ions

  • Atoms with the same number of protons but different charges are known as ions.
  • An atom’s atomic number is defined by its number of protons; for example, an atom with 6 protons has an atomic number of 6.
  • Isotopes are atoms with the same atomic number but different atomic masses, indicating a variation in neutron count.

Ionic and Covalent Bonds

  • An ionic bond is an attraction between ions with opposite charges, resulting in the formation of ionic compounds such as salt (sodium and chlorine).
  • A water molecule demonstrates polar covalent bonding, characterized by unequal electron sharing between oxygen and hydrogen atoms.
  • Carbon atoms form single (nonpolar) covalent bonds with hydrogen atoms in organic compounds.

Water Molecule Interactions

  • Water molecules are connected by hydrogen bonds, with each water molecule forming bonds with four others.
  • The tendency of water molecules to stick together is referred to as cohesion, which contributes to surface tension.

Acidity, Neutrality, and Basicity

  • Solutions with low pH values (like lemon juice) are termed acidic, while those with high pH values (like ammonia) are basic.
  • A solution with an equal concentration of hydroxide (OH-) and hydrogen (H+) ions is neutral, common in biological systems.
  • Buffers are substances that help maintain pH by absorbing excess H+ or releasing them when their concentration drops.

Water and Life

  • The pH inside most living cells is around 7, maintaining homeostasis.
  • Water's unique properties, such as high specific heat and evaporative cooling, help regulate temperature in organisms.

Elements in Living Organisms

  • Four primary elements (carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen) constitute about 96% of body mass.
  • Silicon, with an atomic number of 14, has 14 neutrons when its mass number is 28.

Chemical Bonding and Properties

  • Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons, such as in water, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons between atoms.
  • The strength of bonds varies, with covalent bonds generally stronger than hydrogen bonds.

Summary of Key Terms

  • Ion: A charged atom due to gain or loss of electrons.
  • Isotope: Atoms with the same atomic number but different neutron counts.
  • Cohesion: Water molecules' tendency to stick together.
  • Buffer: A substance that stabilizes pH by managing H+ concentrations.

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