Chemistry Chapter: Atomic Structure and Periodic Table

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What is the basis for the arrangement of elements on the periodic table?

  • Number of electrons
  • Atomic number (correct)
  • Atomic mass
  • Number of neutrons

The number of electrons in an atom always equals the number of protons.

True (A)

What is the name of the horizontal rows on the periodic table?

Periods

Elements on the left side of the 'staircase' on the periodic table are classified as ______.

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Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:

<p>Atomic number = The number of protons in an atom Period = Horizontal rows on the periodic table Group = Vertical columns on the periodic table Metal = Elements typically found on the left side of the periodic table</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scientists is credited with the "plum pudding" or "raisin bun" model of the atom?

<p>J.J. Thomson (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dalton's atomic theory stated that atoms of the same element have the same mass and size.

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What is the name of the positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom?

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

Rutherford's model of the atom is often compared to a ______ system.

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

Match the following scientists with their respective atomic models:

<p>John Dalton = Billiard Ball Model J.J. Thomson = Plum Pudding Model Ernest Rutherford = Solar System Model Niels Bohr = Electron Shells Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental particle in the current understanding of atomic structure?

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According to current atomic theories, electrons are confined to specific fixed orbits around the nucleus.

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What are the subatomic particles that are made of even smaller particles called quarks?

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What is the atomic number of an element?

<p>The number of protons in an atom of the element.</p> Signup and view all the answers

All atoms of the same element have the same number of neutrons.

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The [BLANK] shell can fit up to 8 electrons.

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

Which of these statements is TRUE about valence electrons? (Select all that apply)

<p>They are involved in chemical reactions. (A), They are the electrons in the outermost energy level. (B), They determine the element's chemical properties. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements with their number of valence electrons:

<p>Nitrogen = 5 Sodium = 1 Oxygen = 6 Chlorine = 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many energy levels are there in a chlorine atom?

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The [BLANK] model depicts electrons orbiting the nucleus in specific energy levels.

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Which of these statements is FALSE about atoms? (Select all that apply)

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Transition metals can have more than one possible ______ due to the presence of d-electrons.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of molecular compounds?

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What is the name of the bond formed when electrons are shared between atoms in a molecular compound?

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Match the following transitional metal compounds with their correct names:

<p>MnO2 = Manganese (IV) oxide Ni2S3 = Nickel (III) sulfide Cr2O3 = Chromium (III) oxide AuPO4 = Gold (III) phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

The net charge of a compound containing a transition metal can be determined by calculating the total positive charge of the metal and the total negative charge of the non-metals.

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Which of the following correctly describes the formula for chromium (III) oxide?

<p>Cr2O3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The compound FeBr2 is named ______ because the iron ion has a charge of +2.

<p>Iron (II) bromide</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why molecular compounds are considered non-electrolytes.

<p>Molecular compounds do not conduct electricity in solid or liquid form because they do not have free-moving ions. Instead, they are composed of neutral molecules held together by covalent bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

All atoms want to have a stable (full) outer energy level.

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To become stable, atoms will ______ or ______ valence electrons.

<p>gain, lose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of ion is formed when an atom gains electrons?

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What are the three types of binary compounds?

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Cation = A positively charged ion Anion = A negatively charged ion Binary Compound = A compound formed from two elements Ionic Compound = A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions Covalent Compound = A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms Metallic Compound = A compound formed by the metallic bonding between atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group on the periodic table typically forms ions with a 1+ charge?

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Non-metals always form negatively charged ions.

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The process of an atom losing electrons is called ______, while the process of an atom gaining electrons is called ______.

<p>oxidation, reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compounds would be classified as (aq) based on the provided solubility rules?

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According to Arrhenius' theory, acids release hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water.

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What is the pH range for acidic substances?

<p>&lt; 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

Litmus paper is an indicator that turns ______ in the presence of an acid.

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Flashcards

Dmitri Mendeleev

Created the periodic table in 1869, organizing elements by properties.

Atomic Number

The number of protons in an element's nucleus, equal to its electron count in neutral atoms.

Metals vs Non-Metals

Elements are divided into metals (left) and non-metals (right) on the periodic table, with metalloids along the dividing line.

Periods

Horizontal rows on the periodic table, indicating the number of electron energy levels.

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Groups

Vertical columns in the periodic table, representing elements with similar properties.

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Neutrons in Potassium

Potassium has 20 neutrons calculated by 39 - 19.

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Neutrons in Silver

Silver has 61 neutrons determined by 108 - 47.

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Neutrons in Sulfur

Sulfur contains 16 neutrons calculated by 32 - 16.

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Atomic Number of Carbon

Carbon's atomic number is 6, indicating 6 protons and electrons.

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Net Charge of Atoms

Atoms have no net charge when protons equal electrons.

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Energy Levels in Atoms

Energy levels are electron shells: 2 in first, 8 in second/third.

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Valence Electrons

Valence electrons are in the outermost shell, involved in bonding.

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Drawing Bohr Models

Bohr models represent atoms with nucleus and energy levels.

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Iron Ion Charges

Iron has two common ion charges: Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺.

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Calculating Ion Charges

Determine ion charge by balancing non-metal's negative charge.

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Naming Compounds of Iron

Name includes iron's charge in Roman numerals (e.g., iron(II)).

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Molecular Compounds

Formed when non-metals share electrons, also called covalent compounds.

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Covalent Bonds

Bonds formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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Properties of Molecular Compounds

Molecular compounds can be gases, liquids or low-melting solids, and are non-electrolytes.

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Non-Electrolytes

Substances that do not conduct electricity in solid or liquid form.

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Naming Molecular Compounds

Change the second element's name to end in '-ide' and include prefixes if needed.

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Stable Outer Energy Level

All atoms seek to have a full outer energy level of electrons.

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Cation

A positively charged ion formed when an atom loses electrons.

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Anion

A negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains electrons.

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Naming Metals

To name a metal ion, use the metal's name followed by 'ion'.

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Naming Non-Metals

To name a non-metal ion, change the ending to 'ide'.

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Common Ion Charges

Categories of typical ion charges for different groups in the periodic table.

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Binary Compounds

Compounds made from two different elements, often ending in '-ide'.

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Types of Binary Compounds

The three types are ionic, molecular, and others.

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Atom

The basic unit of matter, made of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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Dalton's Atomic Theory

All matter is composed of atoms which cannot be created or destroyed.

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Plum Pudding Model

Thomson's model where electrons are scattered in a positive cloud.

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Rutherford's Experiment

Experiment showing atoms have a nucleus by deflecting particles.

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Solar System Model

Rutherford's idea where electrons orbit a dense nucleus.

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Bohr's Model

Electrons travel in defined energy levels, not orbits.

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Electron Clouds

Current model depicting areas where electrons likely are.

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Quarks

Fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons.

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Solubility Categories

Cations can be classified as 'Very Soluble' (Aqueous) or 'Slightly Soluble' (Solid).

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Arrhenius Acid

An acid that dissolves in water to release hydrogen ions (H+).

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pH Scale

Measures how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic).

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Acid/Base Indicators

Substances that change color to indicate whether a solution is acidic (red) or basic (blue).

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