Chemistry Chapter on Atoms and Isotopes

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What do chemical formulas provide information about?

The molecular weight only

The physical properties of the compound

The reaction rates of the compound

The elements in the compound and the number of each atom (correct)

Which of the following describes an ionic compound?

Composed of only one type of metal

Made of two nonmetals sharing electrons

Contains no charged species

Formed by the transfer of electrons from cation to anion (correct)

What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

They denote the atomic mass of the elements

They indicate the phase of matter of the compound

They specify the number of atoms of each element in the compound (correct)

They represent the electromotive force of the compound

What type of ions form a binary ionic compound?

A cation (metal) and an anion (nonmetal) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly describes covalent compounds?

They are composed of two or more nonmetals sharing electron pairs. Signup and view all the answers

What prefix represents three atoms in a covalent compound?

tri- Signup and view all the answers

In a ternary ionic compound, which of the following is included?

Multiple polyatomic ions Signup and view all the answers

Which of these formulas would represent a binary ionic compound?

NaCl Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct chemical formula for Phosphorous Pentachloride?

PCl5 Signup and view all the answers

Which prefix indicates the number 7 in the naming of covalent compounds?

Hepta Signup and view all the answers

What is the structural formula for Dinitrogen Tetroxide?

N2O4 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a binary covalent compound?

Dinitrogen Tetroxide (N2O4) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is represented with the formula CH4?

Methane Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes isotopes of the same element from one another?

They have different mass numbers. Signup and view all the answers

Which isotope has an atomic number of 1 and a mass number of 1?

Protium Signup and view all the answers

How are isotopes represented in symbolic notation?

By writing the element symbol with mass number above and atomic number below. Signup and view all the answers

Which isotope is commonly used in radiation therapy to prevent cancer?

Cobalt-60 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of neutrons in Iodine-131?

78 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following uses isotopes to study metabolism in patients with certain medical conditions?

Analyzing changes in metabolism. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes the nucleus of an atom?

Only protons and neutrons Signup and view all the answers

How many neutrons does Tritium contain?

2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following particles has a positive charge?

Proton Signup and view all the answers

What does Dalton’s Atomic Theory state about atoms during a chemical reaction?

Atoms combine, separate, or rearrange. Signup and view all the answers

What does the atomic number of an element represent?

The number of protons in the nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What does the mass number of an atom indicate?

The sum of protons and neutrons Signup and view all the answers

In John Dalton's Atomic Theory, which statement is correct?

An element consists of one kind of atom. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons?

Isotopes Signup and view all the answers

What does atomic mass represent?

The average mass of all isotopes of an element Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'mass number' refer to?

The rounded value of atomic mass Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Atom

Protons are positively charged subparticles found in the nucleus.
Neutrons are neutral subparticles also located in the nucleus.
Electrons are negatively charged subparticles that orbit the nucleus.
John Dalton’s Atomic Theory states matter consists of indivisible particles called atoms.
Atomic number indicates the number of protons in an atom.
Atomic mass represents the total mass of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Mass number equals the sum of protons and neutrons; for example, the mass number of oxygen is 16.

Isotopes

Isotopes are variants of the same element that differ in mass number due to varying neutron counts.
The term "isotope" derives from Greek, meaning "the same place."
Common isotopes of hydrogen include:
- Protium (1 proton, mass number 1)
- Deuterium (1 proton, 1 neutron, mass number 2)
- Tritium (1 proton, 2 neutrons, mass number 3)
Other isotopes of interest:
- Cobalt-60 (27 protons, mass number 60)
- Uranium-235 (92 protons, mass number 235)
- Americium-241 (95 protons, mass number 241)

Uses of Common Isotopes

Radiation therapy employs isotopes for cancer treatment.
Used to study metabolic changes in patients with conditions like diabetes or anemia.
Useful in molecular imaging for biological and biochemical research.
Aid in diagnosing specific cancer types.

Chemical Formulas

A chemical formula identifies the elements in a compound and their quantities via numerical subscripts.
Example: C12H22O11 represents table sugar.
Dalton’s theory emphasizes that atoms combine in fixed ratios during chemical reactions.

Writing Chemical Formulas

Ionic compounds consist of cations (positive ions) and anions (negative ions), formed through electron transfer.
Examples of binary ionic compounds:
- Na⁺ + Cl⁻ → NaCl
- 2Na⁺ + S²⁻ → Na₂S
Polyatomic ion examples include:
- Mg²⁺ + SO₄²⁻ → MgSO₄
- Al³⁺ + 3NO₃⁻ → Al(NO₃)₃

Covalent Compounds

Formed between nonmetals through electron sharing; named using prefixes to indicate atom quantity.
Common prefixes include:
- Mono- (1), Di- (2), Tri- (3), Tetra- (4), Penta- (5), Hepta- (7), Octa- (8), Nona- (9), Deca- (10).
Examples:
- Dinitrogen Monoxide (N₂O)
- Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
- Disulfur Dihydride (S₂H₂)

Structural Formula

A structural formula visually represents the arrangement of atoms in a molecule, detailing the bonding.
Each hydrogen atom in the human body is approximately 13.5 billion years old, tracing back to the universe's creation.

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Discover the fundamental concepts of atoms and isotopes in this quiz. Learn about protons, neutrons, and electrons, as well as John Dalton’s Atomic Theory. Test your knowledge on atomic structure and isotopic variations today!