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Which periodic trend indicates that atomic radius decreases from left to right across a period?
What is the type of bond formed when a metal loses an electron to form a cation?
What is the characteristic of waves that involves the bending of waves around obstacles?
What is the law that states every action has an equal and opposite reaction?
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What is the arrangement of electrons in an atom's energy levels?
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Which periodic trend indicates that electronegativity increases from left to right across a period?
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What is the type of bond that involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
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What is the speed of a wave equal to?
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In an atom, the Aufbau principle states that electrons occupy the highest available energy levels.
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The atomic radius of an element increases down a group in the periodic table.
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Ionic bonds are typically formed between two nonmetals.
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The wavelength of a wave is directly proportional to its frequency.
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According to Newton's first law, an object in motion will always come to rest.
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The Pauli's exclusion principle states that no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of quantum numbers.
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The formation of an ionic bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms.
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The superposition principle states that waves can combine to form a new wave with a higher amplitude.
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Study Notes
Electron Configuration
- Electron configuration: the arrangement of electrons in an atom's energy levels
- Aufbau principle: electrons occupy the lowest available energy levels
- Hund's rule: electrons occupy degenerate orbitals singly before filling them in pairs
- Pauli's exclusion principle: no two electrons can have the same set of quantum numbers
Periodic Trends
- Periodic table organization: elements arranged by atomic number (Z) and recurring chemical properties
- Periodic trends:
- Atomic radius: decreases from left to right across a period, increases down a group
- Electronegativity: increases from left to right across a period, decreases down a group
- Ionization energy: increases from left to right across a period, decreases down a group
- Electron affinity: increases from left to right across a period, decreases down a group
Ionic Bonds
- Ionic bond: electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
- Formation:
- Metal loses electron(s) to form a cation
- Nonmetal gains electron(s) to form an anion
- Characteristics:
- Strong electrostatic attraction between ions
- High melting and boiling points
- Often soluble in water
Wave Properties
- Wave-particle duality: particles (e.g., electrons) exhibit wave-like behavior
- Wave characteristics:
- Wavelength (λ): distance between consecutive peaks or troughs
- Frequency (ν): number of oscillations per second
- Speed (c): wavelength × frequency
- Wave behavior:
- Diffraction: bending of waves around obstacles
- Interference: superposition of waves
Newton's Laws
- First law (inertia): an object at rest remains at rest, an object in motion remains in motion, unless acted upon by an external force
- Second law (force and acceleration): F = ma (force equals mass times acceleration)
- Third law (action and reaction): every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Unit Conversions
- Length:
- Meter (m) → centimeter (cm): 1 m = 100 cm
- Meter (m) → millimeter (mm): 1 m = 1000 mm
- Volume:
- Liter (L) → milliliter (mL): 1 L = 1000 mL
- Mass:
- Gram (g) → milligram (mg): 1 g = 1000 mg
Atomic Structure
- Atomic model:
- Nucleus (protons and neutrons) surrounded by electrons
- Electron cloud: region where electrons are likely to be found
- Subatomic particles:
- Protons: positively charged, found in nucleus
- Neutrons: no charge, found in nucleus
- Electrons: negatively charged, found in electron cloud
Covalent Bonds
- Covalent bond: sharing of electrons between atoms
- Formation:
- Atoms share one or more pairs of electrons
- Characteristics:
- Typically between nonmetals
- Lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds
- Often insoluble in water
Metallic Bonds
- Metallic bond: delocalization of electrons in a "sea of electrons"
- Formation:
- Atoms lose electrons to form a "sea of electrons"
- Characteristics:
- High electrical conductivity
- Malleability and ductility
- High thermal conductivity
Electron Configuration
- Electron configuration is the arrangement of electrons in an atom's energy levels
- Aufbau principle: electrons occupy the lowest available energy levels
- Hund's rule: electrons occupy degenerate orbitals singly before filling them in pairs
- Pauli's exclusion principle: no two electrons can have the same set of quantum numbers
Periodic Trends
- The periodic table is organized by atomic number (Z) and recurring chemical properties
- Periodic trends include:
- Atomic radius: decreases from left to right across a period, increases down a group
- Electronegativity: increases from left to right across a period, decreases down a group
- Ionization energy: increases from left to right across a period, decreases down a group
- Electron affinity: increases from left to right across a period, decreases down a group
Ionic Bonds
- Ionic bonds are electrostatic attractions between oppositely charged ions
- Formation:
- Metal loses electron(s) to form a cation
- Nonmetal gains electron(s) to form an anion
- Characteristics:
- Strong electrostatic attraction between ions
- High melting and boiling points
- Often soluble in water
Wave Properties
- Wave-particle duality: particles (e.g., electrons) exhibit wave-like behavior
- Wave characteristics:
- Wavelength (λ): distance between consecutive peaks or troughs
- Frequency (ν): number of oscillations per second
- Speed (c): wavelength × frequency
- Wave behavior:
- Diffraction: bending of waves around obstacles
- Interference: superposition of waves
Newton's Laws
- First law (inertia): an object at rest remains at rest, an object in motion remains in motion, unless acted upon by an external force
- Second law (force and acceleration): F = ma (force equals mass times acceleration)
- Third law (action and reaction): every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Unit Conversions
- Length:
- 1 meter (m) = 100 centimeters (cm)
- 1 meter (m) = 1000 millimeters (mm)
- Volume:
- 1 liter (L) = 1000 milliliters (mL)
- Mass:
- 1 gram (g) = 1000 milligrams (mg)
Atomic Structure
- Atomic model:
- Nucleus (protons and neutrons) surrounded by electrons
- Electron cloud: region where electrons are likely to be found
- Subatomic particles:
- Protons: positively charged, found in nucleus
- Neutrons: no charge, found in nucleus
- Electrons: negatively charged, found in electron cloud
Covalent Bonds
- Covalent bonds: sharing of electrons between atoms
- Formation:
- Atoms share one or more pairs of electrons
- Characteristics:
- Typically between nonmetals
- Lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds
- Often insoluble in water
Metallic Bonds
- Metallic bonds: delocalization of electrons in a "sea of electrons"
- Formation:
- Atoms lose electrons to form a "sea of electrons"
- Characteristics:
- High electrical conductivity
- Malleability and ductility
- High thermal conductivity
Electron Configuration
- Electron configuration is the arrangement of electrons in an atom's orbitals
- Aufbau principle states that electrons occupy the lowest available energy levels
- Pauli's exclusion principle states that no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of quantum numbers
- Hund's rule states that electrons occupy degenerate orbitals singly before pairing up
- Electron configuration notation is written in the format 1s2 2s2 2p6, etc.
Periodic Trends
- Atomic radius decreases across a period and increases down a group
- Electronegativity increases across a period and decreases down a group
- Ionization energy increases across a period and decreases down a group
- Metallic character increases down a group and decreases across a period
Ionic Bonds
- Ionic bonds are formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
- Ionic bonds are typically formed between metals and nonmetals
- Characteristics of ionic bonds include high melting and boiling points, solids at room temperature, and the ability to conduct electricity when dissolved in water
Wave Properties
- Wave-particle duality states that particles can exhibit wave-like behavior
- Wave characteristics include wavelength (λ), frequency (f), speed (c), and amplitude (A)
- The superposition principle states that waves can combine to form a new wave
- Interference patterns can be constructive or destructive
Newton's Laws
- Newton's first law states that an object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion
- Newton's second law states that force (F) is equal to mass (m) multiplied by acceleration (a)
- Newton's third law states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Atomic Structure
- Atomic structure refers to the composition of an atom
- Subatomic particles include protons (positively charged, found in nucleus), neutrons (no charge, found in nucleus), and electrons (negatively charged, found in orbitals)
- The atomic nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons in the center of the atom
Covalent Bonds
- Covalent bonds are formed through the sharing of electrons between atoms
- Covalent bonds are typically formed between nonmetals
- Characteristics of covalent bonds include low melting and boiling points, and the ability to be solids, liquids, or gases at room temperature
- Covalent bonds are poor conductors of electricity
Metallic Bonds
- Metallic bonds are formed through the delocalization of electrons in a metal lattice
- Metallic bonds are typically formed between metals
- Characteristics of metallic bonds include high melting and boiling points, good conductivity, and the ability to be malleable and ductile
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Test your understanding of electron configuration, Aufbau principle, Hund's rule, and Pauli's exclusion principle, as well as periodic trends and the organization of the periodic table.
