Chemistry: Elements and Periodic Table Concepts
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What does the term 'halogen' originate from?

  • French word for 'light'
  • German word for 'gas'
  • Greek word for 'salt' (correct)
  • Latin word for 'fire'

Which statement accurately describes noble gases?

  • They are primarily found in liquid form.
  • They are colorless gases with very low reactivity. (correct)
  • They easily form compounds with other elements.
  • They are highly reactive chemical elements.

Which of the following properties is NOT associated with metals?

  • Good conductors of heat and electricity
  • Ductile and malleable
  • Dull appearance (correct)
  • High melting points

What property characterizes nonmetals?

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What characteristic is true of semimetals?

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Which of the following best defines pure substances?

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Which is true about elements?

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What defines an element in chemistry?

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What is an example of a pure substance?

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Which groups make up the main groups of the periodic table?

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What are alkali metals known for?

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Which of the following statements is true about alkaline earth metals?

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Where are halogens commonly found in nature?

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How many groups of transition metals are present in the periodic table?

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What characteristic do all alkali metals share?

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What distinguishes inner transition metals from other elements?

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What type of compound is formed when electrons are shared equally between atoms?

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What is the chemical formula for acetic acid?

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What distinguishes ionic compounds from covalent compounds?

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What is a formula unit in relation to ionic compounds?

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Which of the following represents a polar covalent compound?

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What type of model is used to depict the three-dimensional shape of molecules?

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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of molecular formulas?

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What do structural formulas represent in a molecule?

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What do ball-and-stick models represent in molecular structures?

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Which of the following accurately represents the molecular formula for alanine?

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What does the formula unit of sodium chloride indicate?

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In an ionic compound, what must the total positive and negative charges equal?

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Which compound is an example of a binary ionic compound?

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What is the correct order for writing the formula of an ionic compound?

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Which of the following is true about the molecular formula for ethylene glycol?

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What determines the ratio of ions in an ionic compound?

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What is the correct name for the compound with the formula Fe(NO3)3?

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What is the formula for ammonium sulfate?

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Which acid corresponds to the nitrate ion (NO3-)?

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What is the name of the compound Ca3(PO4)2?

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How is hypochlorite ion represented in chemical formula form?

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Which anion corresponds to the formula for dihydrogen phosphate?

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Which of the following formulas represents calcium sulfate?

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What is the correct name for HBrO3?

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What is the systematic name for the compound with the formula P4O7?

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Which of the following is the correct name for the ion NO2−?

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Which prefix is used to indicate the presence of one atom of an element in a binary molecular compound?

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What is the name of the ion SO42−?

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Which of the following compounds is correctly named as potassium fluoride?

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What is the correct systematic name for the compound N2O4?

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Which prefix is used for the ion that contains the fewest oxygens in a series of polyatomic oxoanions?

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Flashcards

Element

A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

Chemical Compound

A substance that contains two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed ratio.

Chemical Formula

A representation of the relative number of atoms of each element in a chemical compound.

Main Groups

Groups 1A-2A and 3A-8A on the Periodic Table. They are also called Representative elements.

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Transition Metals

Groups 3B-2B on the Periodic Table. They are known for their metallic properties and variable oxidation states.

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Inner Transition Metals

Groups between 3B and 4B on the Periodic Table. Two series of elements: the Lanthanides and Actinides.

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Alkali Metals

Elements in Group 1A of the Periodic Table, highly reactive with water, often found as compounds.

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Alkaline Earth Metals

Elements in Group 2A of the Periodic Table, less reactive than alkali metals, also found as compounds.

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Covalent Compounds

Compounds formed when atoms share electrons. Nonmetals typically form covalent bonds.

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Ionic Compounds

Compounds formed when atoms transfer electrons. Usually formed between metals and nonmetals.

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Molecular Formula

A chemical formula that shows the types of atoms in a molecule and their respective numbers. Example: H2O (water).

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Formula Unit

A chemical formula representing the ratio of ions in an ionic compound. Example: NaCl (table salt).

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Polar Covalent Bond

A covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally, creating a slightly positive and negative end of the molecule. Example: Water (H2O).

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Structural Formula

A representation of the connections between atoms in a molecule.

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Ball and Stick Model

A three-dimensional model of a molecule, using balls to represent atoms and sticks to represent bonds.

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Space-Filling Model

A three-dimensional model of a molecule, where atoms are represented by spheres that touch each other.

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Halogens

A group of elements in the periodic table that are highly reactive and form salts, named after the Greek word for "salt".

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Noble Gases

Elements characterized by their low reactivity and existence as gases at room temperature. They are found in the far right column of the periodic table.

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Metals

Elements located on the left side of the periodic table (excluding hydrogen) with distinct metallic properties.

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Properties of Metals

Metals are generally good conductors of heat and electricity, leading to their use in various applications.

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Nonmetals

Elements on the right side of the periodic table, often brittle and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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Properties of Nonmetals

Nonmetals have low melting points and densities, unlike their metallic counterparts.

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Semimetals (Metalloids)

Elements that share properties of both metals and nonmetals, located along the zigzag line in the periodic table. These elements are often semiconductors.

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Properties of Semimetals

Semiconductors like silicon are crucial in electronics because their conductivity can be controlled.

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Hydrogen Containing Polyatomic Ion

A polyatomic ion containing oxygen and one or more hydrogen atoms.

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Polyatomic Anion

A negatively charged group of two or more atoms that are covalently bonded.

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Oxoacid

An acid that contains hydrogen, oxygen, and another element.

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Binary Acid

A type of acid that consists of hydrogen and one other element.

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Acid Naming

The name of the acid is related to the name of the anion.

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Binary Compound

A compound formed when two different elements combine, typically a metal and a nonmetal.

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Ionic Crystal

A compound that exists as a crystal lattice structure, not individual molecules.

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Principle of Electrical neutrality

The principle of electrical neutrality states that the total positive charge must equal the total negative charge in a compound.

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Ionic Ratio

The ratio of ions in an ionic compound, determined by applying the principle of electrical neutrality.

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Systematic Name

A name for a compound based on its chemical formula, using prefixes to indicate the number of each type of atom.

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Ion

A charged atom or group of atoms, either positively or negatively charged.

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Cation

An ion with a positive charge, typically formed when a metal loses electrons.

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Anion

An ion with a negative charge, typically formed when a nonmetal gains electrons.

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Molecular Compound

A compound formed from two or more nonmetals, where the atoms share electrons.

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Oxoanion

A polyatomic ion that includes oxygen.

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Study Notes

Matter Classification

  • Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.
  • Matter can be classified into mixtures and pure substances.
  • Pure substances are further classified into elements and chemical compounds.

Pure Substances

  • Elements are fundamental substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
    • Elements consist of only one kind of atom (same atomic number).
    • Elements can exist as atoms or molecules. (e.g., Ar, N₂)
  • Chemical compounds are formed when two or more different elements combine chemically.
  • Compounds consist of atoms of two or more different elements bound together in a fixed ratio.

Mixtures

  • Mixtures are a blend of two or more substances in some arbitrary proportion.
  • Mixtures can be separated by physical methods.
  • Mixtures retain the properties of their component substances.
  • Mixtures can be homogeneous or heterogeneous.
    • Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition throughout the sample. Examples include solutions and alloys.
    • Heterogeneous mixtures have a non-uniform composition throughout the sample with visible differences in composition. Examples include suspensions and colloids.

Separation of Mixtures

  • Separation techniques are based on the different physical properties of the components in mixtures.
    • Distillation separates mixtures based on the difference in boiling points of the components.
    • Filtration separates mixtures based on the difference in particle size.
    • Evaporation separates mixtures based on the difference in volatility.
    • Chromatography separates mixtures based on the difference in adherence to a surface.

Elements and the Periodic Table

  • Elements are arranged in the periodic table, which organizes them by increasing atomic number.
  • The periodic table arranges elements into main groups (columns 1A-8A), transition metals (3B-2B) and inner transition metals (14 groups between 3B and 4B, including lanthanides and actinides).

Chemical Properties of Elements

  • Alkali metals (Group 1A) react rapidly and sometimes violently with water and are never found as pure elements in nature.
  • Alkaline earth metals (Group 2A) are lustrous silvery metals, less reactive than alkali metals.
  • Halogens (Group 7A) are colorful, corrosive nonmetals, never found in nature as pure elements.
  • Noble gases (Group 8A) are colorless, have very low chemical reactivity, and rarely combine with other elements.
  • Metals are typically solids with high melting points and high densities and have a bright, metallic luster; they are good conductors of heat and electricity, and are ductile and malleable.
  • Nonmetals typically have low melting points and low densities and have a dull appearance; they are poor conductors of heat and electricity, and are not malleable or ductile.
  • Metalloids (semimetals) exhibit properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Atoms and Molecules

  • On the microscopic level, matter consists of atoms and molecules.
  • In a molecule, atoms are joined together by covalent bonds.
  • Molecules can consist of the same or different types of atoms.

Compounds and Chemical Bonds

  • Chemical bonds join atoms together to form compounds.
  • Compounds can be classified based on the types of bonds they contain:
    • Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons.
    • Ionic bonds form when there is a transfer of electrons between atoms.

lonic Compounds and Formula Units

  • Ionic compounds consist of cations (positive ions) and anions (negative ions) held together by ionic bonds.
  • The chemical formula of an ionic compound is called a formula unit, showing the simplest whole-number ratio of ions.
  • Subscripts indicate the number of ions required to produce an electrically neutral compound. The sum of cation charges must equal the sum of anion charges.
  • Main-group metals usually form cations whose charge is equal to the group number.
  • Main-group nonmetals usually form anions whose charge is equal to the group number minus 8.
  • Transition metals may form more than one cation with different positive charges.
  • The name of the cation is followed by the name of the anion (ending changed to -ide), to name the ionic compound.

Naming Compounds

  • Common names are arbitrary and not always consistent among disciplines or languages.
  • Systematic names identify the chemical composition, devised by IUPAC.
  • Binary ionic compounds are named by naming the cation first, followed by the anion.
    • Cations formed from non-metals end in -ium.
  • Binary molecular compounds are named by naming the first element and then naming the second element, including a prefix to indicate the quantities of each.
  • Polyatomic ions are groups of atoms with a net electrical charge and are used as a complete unit.
  • The prefixes "hypo" and "per" are used in the naming of polyatomic ions containing oxygen atoms.
  • Acids are substances that release hydrogen ions (H+) in water when dissolved. Acids containing oxygen are named with the -ic or -ous suffix depending on oxygens present. Binary acids are named by replacing the -ide ending with -ic.

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