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Elements within a group have similar what?
Elements within a group have similar what?
Properties
Similar properties of elements depend on the number of what?
Similar properties of elements depend on the number of what?
Valence Electrons
What is involved with the formation of chemical bonds between atoms?
What is involved with the formation of chemical bonds between atoms?
Valence Electrons
What is the force that holds two atoms together?
What is the force that holds two atoms together?
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What forms by attraction between the positive nucleus of one atom and the negative electrons of another atom?
What forms by attraction between the positive nucleus of one atom and the negative electrons of another atom?
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Ionization energy refers to what?
Ionization energy refers to what?
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What has to do with how much attraction an atom has for electrons?
What has to do with how much attraction an atom has for electrons?
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What forms when an atom loses one or more valence electrons?
What forms when an atom loses one or more valence electrons?
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Positively charged ions are called?
Positively charged ions are called?
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Elements like to gain or lose electrons in order to form a stable what?
Elements like to gain or lose electrons in order to form a stable what?
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Metals are reactive because they lose what easily?
Metals are reactive because they lose what easily?
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What is formed when atoms gain electrons?
What is formed when atoms gain electrons?
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Negative ions are called?
Negative ions are called?
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Oppositely charged ions attract each other and form what?
Oppositely charged ions attract each other and form what?
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What is an electrostatic force that holds oppositely charged particles together?
What is an electrostatic force that holds oppositely charged particles together?
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What is a compound that contains ionic bonds?
What is a compound that contains ionic bonds?
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If ionic bonds occur between metals and oxygen, what forms?
If ionic bonds occur between metals and oxygen, what forms?
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Most other ionic compounds are called what?
Most other ionic compounds are called what?
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What contains only two different elements, a metallic cation and nonmetallic anion?
What contains only two different elements, a metallic cation and nonmetallic anion?
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What property of ionic compounds is described by large numbers of positive and negative ions existing together?
What property of ionic compounds is described by large numbers of positive and negative ions existing together?
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What is a three-dimensional geometric arrangement of particles?
What is a three-dimensional geometric arrangement of particles?
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Melting point, boiling point, and hardness all depend on what?
Melting point, boiling point, and hardness all depend on what?
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Ionic compounds conduct what?
Ionic compounds conduct what?
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Solid state ionic compounds do not what?
Solid state ionic compounds do not what?
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Liquid ionic compounds conduct what very well?
Liquid ionic compounds conduct what very well?
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What is an ionic compound whose aqueous solution conducts an electric current?
What is an ionic compound whose aqueous solution conducts an electric current?
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Ionic bonds are what?
Ionic bonds are what?
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What is the hardness scale for solid substances?
What is the hardness scale for solid substances?
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What type of energy is absorbed?
What type of energy is absorbed?
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What type of energy is released?
What type of energy is released?
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Formation of ionic compounds is always what?
Formation of ionic compounds is always what?
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What energy is required to separate 1 mol of the ions of an ionic compound?
What energy is required to separate 1 mol of the ions of an ionic compound?
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Smaller ions have greater electrostatic force with what kind of distance?
Smaller ions have greater electrostatic force with what kind of distance?
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A greater charge in an ionic bond means a greater what energy?
A greater charge in an ionic bond means a greater what energy?
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Study Notes
Key Principles of Chemical Bonding
- Elements within the same group exhibit similar properties due to their valence electrons.
- Valence electrons play a crucial role in forming chemical bonds between atoms.
- A chemical bond is the force that holds two atoms together, arising from the attraction between positive nuclei and negative electrons.
Types of Ions
- Positive ions result from an atom losing one or more valence electrons, known as cations.
- Negative ions, formed when atoms gain electrons, are referred to as anions.
- Ions of opposite charges attract and form compounds through ionic bonding.
Ionization Energy and Electron Affinity
- Ionization energy measures how easily an atom can lose an electron.
- Electron affinity pertains to an atom's attraction for electrons, impacting its reactivity.
Ionic Compounds
- Ionic compounds, formed by ionic bonds, include both binary ionic compounds (composed of a metallic cation and nonmetallic anion) and salts.
- Oxides are specific ionic compounds formed from the bonding of metals with oxygen.
Crystal Structure and Physical Properties
- Ionic compounds have a crystal lattice structure, which is a three-dimensional geometric arrangement of particles.
- The physical properties, such as melting and boiling points, are influenced by the strength of particles' intermolecular attractions.
Conductivity of Ionic Compounds
- Ionic compounds can conduct electricity when in liquid state or when dissolved in water (as electrolytes).
- Solid ionic compounds do not conduct electricity.
Energy Changes in Ionic Bonding
- Ionic bond formation is an exothermic process, meaning it releases energy.
- Lattice energy is the energy required to separate one mole of ions in an ionic compound, with smaller ions exhibiting greater electrostatic interactions due to decreased distances.
- Higher charges in the ionic bond correspond to increased lattice energy.
Classification of Energy Changes
- Exothermic processes release energy, while endothermic processes involve energy absorption.
- The Mohs scale is utilized for measuring the hardness of solid substances.
Reactivity of Metals
- Metals are typically more reactive because they can easily lose their valence electrons, leading to the formation of positive ions.
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