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What are the two elements that make up table salt?

  • Sodium and chlorine (correct)
  • Sodium and potassium
  • Potassium and chlorine
  • Hydrogen and chlorine

    • What is the name given to the attractive forces that hold atoms together in a compound?

  • Van der Waals forces
  • Chemical bonds (correct)
  • Chemical reactions
  • Intermolecular forces

    • What is the octet rule, and how does it relate to noble gases?

  • It states that all elements, except noble gases, strive to achieve a full outer shell with eight electrons like noble gases.
  • It states that all elements have eight electrons in their outer shell, and noble gases are exceptions to this rule.
  • It states that noble gases have eight electrons in their outer shell, and this is why they are unreactive. (correct)
  • It states that noble gases lack eight electrons in their outer shell and are therefore unreactive.

    • What type of compound is water (H2O) classified as?

    <p>Both A and C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are light bulbs filled with argon gas instead of oxygen?

    <p>Argon is an inert gas, preventing the filament from burning away in the presence of oxygen. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why noble gases, like helium and argon, are unreactive?

    <p>They have a full outer shell of electrons, making them stable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a compound formed by the combination of carbon and oxygen?

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    What is the main idea of the provided passage?

    <p>To explain how compounds are formed from elements through chemical bonding. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is NOT considered a transition metal, according to the text?

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    What is the main characteristic that makes transition metals unique?

    <p>They have variable valency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are scandium and zinc not considered transition metals?

    <p>Their d sublevels are not partly filled in their ionic states. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the charge on the ion formed by zinc?

    <p>+2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of transition metal compounds?

    <p>They are often colored. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is NOT included in the group of transition metals discussed in the text?

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    What does the term "variable valency" mean in the context of transition metals?

    <p>Transition metals can form ions with different charges. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, which statement is true about the properties of scandium and zinc compared to other transition metals?

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    Why are sigma bonds stronger than pi bonds?

    <p>Sigma bonds are formed by the direct overlap of atomic orbitals, while pi bonds are formed by the sideways overlap of atomic orbitals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the strength of a covalent bond and the melting and boiling points of covalent compounds?

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    Which of the following best explains the difference in electrical conductivity between ionic compounds in the solid state and in solution?

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    Why is the shared-pair theory sufficient for describing most covalent bonds, but the orbital theory is needed for describing double and triple bonds?

    <p>The shared-pair theory can only account for single bonds, while the orbital theory can account for multiple bonds. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the properties of covalent compounds compared to ionic compounds?

    <p>Covalent compounds generally have lower melting and boiling points than ionic compounds due to weaker intermolecular forces. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the difference in bonding between ionic compounds and covalent compounds?

    <p>Ionic compounds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds involve the sharing of electrons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the orbital theory provide a more detailed picture of double and triple bonds compared to the shared-pair theory?

    <p>The orbital theory explains the formation of multiple bonds through overlapping orbitals, while the shared-pair theory does not. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following properties would you expect to be characteristic of a covalent compound?

    <p>Low melting point and low boiling point (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the electronegativity difference between two atoms is less than or equal to 0.4, what type of bond is formed?

    <p>Non-polar covalent bond (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bonding occurs BETWEEN molecules, as opposed to WITHIN a molecule?

    <p>Intermolecular bonding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific type of intermolecular force arises from temporary dipoles in non-polar molecules?

    <p>Van der Waals forces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of electronegativity difference that indicates a polar covalent bond?

    <p>Between 0.4 and 1.7 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a compound formed by a polar covalent bond?

    <p>H2O (water) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term describing bonding that holds atoms together within a molecule?

    <p>Intramolecular bonding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is formed when the electronegativity difference between two atoms is greater than 1.7?

    <p>Ionic bond (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about Van der Waals forces is TRUE?

    <p>They are responsible for the attraction between noble gas atoms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements are considered transition metals according to the revised definition?

    <p>Copper (A), Titanium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lowest common denominator for the charges in the formula for aluminium oxide (Al2O3)?

    <p>6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of a transition metal according to the revised definition?

    <p>Possesses a partially filled d sublevel in at least one ion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are scandium and zinc excluded from the revised definition of transition metals?

    <p>Their ions do not have a partially filled d sublevel. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for potassium hydroxide?

    <p>KOH (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are covalent bonds formed between non-metals?

    <p>Non-metals achieve a stable electron configuration by sharing electrons. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calcium carbonate?

    <p>CaCO3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a molecule?

    <p>Carbon dioxide (CO2) (A), Water (H2O) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is used in X-ray examinations of internal organs?

    <p>Barium sulfate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between ionic bonds and covalent bonds?

    <p>Ionic bonds occur between metals and non-metals, while covalent bonds occur between non-metals only. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ions is a group ion?

    <p>Nitrate ion (NO3-) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for sodium sulfate?

    <p>Na2SO4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the electronic configuration of Sc3+?

    <p>It has a completely filled p sublevel. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these properties are NOT characteristic of transition metals?

    <p>Have a low density (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calcium phosphate?

    <p>Ca3(PO4)2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding group ions is false?

    <p>The formula for group ions can be predicted from the Periodic Table. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Chemical Compound

    A substance made from two or more different elements chemically combined.

    Chemical Bond

    Attractive forces that hold atoms together in a compound.

    Noble Gases

    Elements that are unreactive due to stable electron configurations.

    Octet Rule

    Atoms tend to have eight electrons in their outer energy level for stability.

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    Chemical Formula

    A representation of a compound using symbols for its constituent elements.

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    Electrons in Outer Level

    Electrons that determine an atom's reactivity, located in the outermost shell.

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    Hydrogen and Oxygen

    Two elements that combine to form water, a common chemical compound.

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    Argon Uses

    Used in medical lasers and to provide inert atmospheres in manufacturing.

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    Transition Elements

    Elements from scandium to zinc with partially filled d sublevels.

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    Variable Valency

    The ability of transition metals to form ions with different positive charges.

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    Scandium Ion

    Scandium forms only Sc3+ ions, not transition metal.

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    Zinc Ion

    Zinc forms only Zn2+ ions, not a transition metal.

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    Transition Metal Characteristics

    Transition metals usually form colored compounds.

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    d Sublevel Importance

    The d sublevel is crucial for the properties of transition metals.

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    Ionic Charge Variability

    Most transition metals can have multiple ionic charges due to their electron configuration.

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    Essential Transition Metals

    The eight elements, from titanium to copper, are considered essential transition metals.

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    Transition Metals

    Elements that form at least one ion with a partially filled d sublevel.

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    Scandium

    A transition metal that shows little catalytic activity.

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    Zinc

    A transition metal that forms white compounds and has no partially filled d sublevel.

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    Ion Formation

    Transition metals form ions with partly filled d sublevels, unlike Sc and Zn.

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    Covalent Bonding

    A type of bonding where atoms share electrons, often occurring in non-metal compounds.

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    Molecule

    The smallest particle of a compound or element that can exist independently.

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    Water Molecule

    A molecule consisting of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O).

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    Noble Gas Configuration

    The stable electron arrangement that atoms achieve through bonding.

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    Aluminium oxide formula

    The formula for aluminium oxide is Al2O3.

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    Potassium hydroxide formula

    The formula for potassium hydroxide is KOH.

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    Sodium sulfate formula

    The formula for sodium sulfate is Na2SO4.

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    Balancing charges

    To balance charges in a compound, positive and negative charges must equal.

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    Group ions

    Group ions are charged ions that consist of multiple atoms.

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    Common group ions

    Common group ions include sulfate (SO42-), carbonate (CO32-), and nitrate (NO3-).

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    Combining ions

    To create the formula, combine the correct number of each ion to balance charges.

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    Low common denominator

    Bring ionic charges to their lowest common denominator to balance.

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    Sigma Bond

    A type of covalent bond with greater orbital overlap than pi bonds.

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    Pi Bond

    A covalent bond formed from the side-to-side overlap of p orbitals.

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    Covalent Compounds

    Compounds made of molecules formed by atoms sharing electrons.

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    Melting Point (m.p.)

    The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

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    Boiling Point (b.p.)

    The temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas.

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    Conductivity of Ionic Compounds

    Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity in solid form due to fixed ions.

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    Ionic Compounds in Solution

    Ionic compounds conduct electricity when melted or dissolved in water.

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    Shared-Pair Theory

    A simplified explanation of how atoms bond by sharing pairs of electrons.

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    Electronegativity Difference

    The difference in electronegativity between two atoms indicating bond type.

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    Polar Covalent Bond

    A covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally, creating a dipole.

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    Intramolecular Bonding

    Bonding that holds atoms within a molecule together.

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    Intermolecular Forces

    Forces that occur between different molecules, affecting properties.

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    Van der Waals Forces

    Weak attractions between molecules due to temporary dipoles.

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    Non-polar Molecules

    Molecules that do not have distinct poles due to even charge distribution.

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    Temporary Dipole

    A short-lived uneven distribution of electron density in a molecule.

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    Study Notes

    Chemical Bonding: Chemical Formulas

    • Most materials are combinations of elements
    • Compounds are formed when two or more elements combine chemically
    • Chemical bonds hold atoms together in compounds
    • The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain or lose electrons to achieve a full outer electron shell (8 electrons)
    • Noble gases are unreactive because they have stable electron configurations (full outer shells)
    • Elements in Group 1 tend to lose one electron to form a positive ion
    • Elements in Group 2 tend to lose two electrons to form a positive ion
    • Elements in Groups 6 and 7 tend to gain electrons to form a negative ion
    • Ionic bonds are formed by the attraction between oppositely charged ions
    • Ions are charged atoms or groups of atoms
    • Ionic compounds are usually formed between metals and non-metals
    • Table salt (sodium chloride) is an example of an ionic compound
    • Electron dot-and-cross diagrams show the transfer of electrons during the formation of an ionic bond.
    • Examples of transition elements include iron, copper and chromium
    • Transition metals can form more than one type of ion with various charges.
    • Knowing the charges on the ions of elements in groups 1, 2 ,6, and 7 allows us to predict how many ions will combine
    • Chemical formulas represent compounds using symbols for atoms and numbers to show how many of each type of atom are present.
    • Examples of ionic compounds and how they form are shown
    • Metals tend to lose electrons, forming positive ions. Non-metals tend to gain electrons, forming negative ions.
    • The overall charge of an ionic compound has to be zero.
    • Ionic compounds usually exist as solid crystals with a crystal lattice structure.

    Sodium Chloride Crystal Structure

    • X-ray studies determine the arrangement of ions in a crystal
    • Sodium chloride has a cubic crystal structure.
    • Ions in the crystal structure are surrounded by other ions.
    • Sodium chloride is essential for life in various functions.

    How to Write Chemical Formulas

    • Ionic compounds are formed by a metal and a non-metal.
    • The overall charge must be zero.
    • Using the example of magnesium fluoride (Mg(F2) and calcium chloride (Ca(Cl2), the rules for writing correct formulas are demonstrated.
    • Examples of compounds and chemical formulas are shown

    Writing Formulas of Compounds with Group Ions

    • Group ions are charged groups of atoms, such as sulfate, nitrate, and hydrogen carbonate.
    • Knowing the charges of the group ions allows the prediction of ionic formulas

    Characteristics of Ionic and Covalent Compounds

    • Ionic compounds form crystals and are hard, have high melting points and boil at high temperatures. They conduct electricity in liquid or aqueous state.
    • Covalent compounds form molecules and do not typically form crystals. Covalent compounds are soft, have low melting and boiling points. They typically do not conduct electricity except in liquid or aqueous form.

    Shapes of Covalent Molecules

    • Some covalent compounds exhibit unique shapes.
    • Shapes of molecules can be predicted using the valence shell electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR)

    Electronegativity

    • Electronegativity is the ability of an atom in a covalent bond to attract the electrons in the bond.
    • Bonding character can be predicted using differences in electronegativity between elements.
    • Electronegativity difference greater than 1.7 usually indicates ionic bonding; difference less than 0.4 indicates non-polar covalent bonds; difference between 0.4-1.7 usually indicates polar covalent bonds
    • Polar molecules have oppositely charged ends (poles)

    Intermolecular Forces

    • Intermolecular forces are the forces of attraction between molecules.
    • There are three types: van der Waals forces, dipole-dipole forces, and hydrogen bonding.
    • Van der Waals forces are weak forces of attraction caused by temporary dipoles in molecules. These forces increase as the number of electrons or size of the molecules increases
    • Dipole-dipole forces are attractions between permanent dipoles in polar molecules. These forces are stronger than van der Waals forces
    • Hydrogen bonding is a strong type of dipole-dipole interaction between molecules containing a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative atom (O, N, F). Hydrogen bonds are much stronger than van der Waals or dipole-dipole forces.

    Dissolving of Ionic and Covalent Compounds in Water

    • Water is an excellent solvent for many ionic and polar covalent compounds.
    • Water molecules are attracted to charged ions and other polar molecules. This attraction overcomes the forces holding the particles together in the solid or liquid state. The compounds dissolve in water.

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