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What is the primary reason alkali metals float on water?
Which alkali metal is known to catch on fire upon reaction with water?
What type of solution is produced when alkaline-earth metals react with water?
Which of the following elements is considered a diatomic element?
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Which group of elements is known to be radioactive and less common in chemistry labs?
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What characterizes the elements in Groups 1A and 2A of the Periodic Table?
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Which of the following statements about metals is true?
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Which category of elements includes properties that are intermediate between metals and non-metals?
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How is the Periodic Table organized?
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Which of the following statements regarding the arrangement of elements in the Periodic Table is incorrect?
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What is the mass of a neutron in atomic mass units (amu)?
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Which quantum number is NOT associated with the spatial aspects of atomic orbitals?
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What defines an ion as a cation?
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In the atomic symbol notation, what does the atomic number represent?
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How is the electron cloud model best described?
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What is the Average Atomic Mass of a hypothetical element X with isotopes that have masses of 20.00 amu (40% abundance) and 22.00 amu (60% abundance)?
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Which statement best describes isotopes?
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What is a characteristic of stable isotopes compared to unstable isotopes?
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What role does quantum mechanics play in understanding atoms?
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What happens to the natural abundance when considering isotopes of an element?
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What is the preferred spin orientation for the first electron placed in an empty orbital to achieve the lowest possible energy?
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According to Hund's Rule, which of the following is preferred when placing electrons in orbitals of the same subshell?
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In the quantum numbers for an electron in the 2p subshell, what is the value of l?
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What is the significance of having one electron spin-up and the other spin-down in the same orbital?
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When filling electron orbitals according to the Aufbau principle, what order should the orbitals be filled?
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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a principal energy level with quantum number n = 4?
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Which of the following correctly describes the possible values of the azimuthal quantum number, l, for n = 2?
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How many orbitals are present in the 3p subshell?
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Which quantum number provides information about the orientation of an orbital in three-dimensional space?
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What is the relationship between the azimuthal quantum number (l) and the number of orbitals in a subshell?
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What type of ions are formed when sodium loses an electron?
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What occurs to the chlorine atom when it gains an electron from sodium?
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What is the electronic configuration of sodium after it loses one electron?
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Which arrangement describes the structure of ionic compounds like NaCl and MgO?
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When magnesium donates electrons to two chlorine atoms, what ions are produced?
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What is the significance of a negative value in Coulomb’s Law?
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Which of the following statements best describes the octet rule?
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Which type of bonding involves the transfer of electrons?
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In the context of ionic bonding, what occurs to metal atoms during the formation of positive ions?
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How does Coulomb’s Law explain the strength of ionic bonds?
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What is formed when two hydrogen atoms share electrons?
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Which molecule demonstrates the concept of a double bond?
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In ammonia (NH3), how many electrons are shared between nitrogen and hydrogen atoms?
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Which of the following correctly describes the formation of a triple bond?
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Which of the following statements about a polar bond is true?
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What is the primary mechanism by which nonmetals bond together to achieve octets?
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What distinguishes a double covalent bond from a single covalent bond?
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What is the electronegativity value of fluorine?
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What occurs if there is a large difference in electronegativities between two connected atoms?
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What do lone pairs of electrons represent in an atom after bonding?
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Study Notes
Chemistry
- The study of matter and its transformations.
Elements
- The most fundamental form of matter.
- Cannot be broken down further by chemical methods.
Periodic Table
- A logical arrangement of elements based on their chemical properties.
- Elements are arranged in rows called periods and columns called groups.
- Periods (rows) contain chemically unrelated elements.
- Groups (columns) contain chemically similar elements.
Element Categories
- Metals: Shiny, conduct heat & electricity well.
- All metals, except mercury (Hg), are solids.
- Nonmetals: Exist as gases, liquids, or solids.
- Brittle solids and poor conductors of heat & electricity.
- Metalloids: Properties intermediate between metals and non-metals.
Polyatomic Elements
- Most elements exist as single atoms (monatomic).
- Seven elements are diatomic: H2, N2, O2, F2, Cl2, Br2, I2.
- Some elements are polyatomic, including:
- Ozone (O3)
- Red phosphorus (P4)
- Orthorhombic sulphur (S8)
Group 1A - Alkali Metals
- React violently with water, producing hydrogen gas and heat.
- Reactivity increases down the group.
Group 2A - Alkaline Earth Metals
- React with water, producing hydrogen gas and an alkaline solution.
- Less reactive than alkali metals.
- Reactivity increases down the group.
Group 6A - Chalcogens
- Found in copper ores.
Group 7A - Halogens
- Form common salts with metals.
- Exist in nature as diatomic elements.
- Reactivity decreases down the group.
Group 8A - Noble Gases
- Also known as inert gases or rare gases.
- Gases that are very unreactive chemically.
- Their main source is the atmosphere.
- Chemical reactivity increases down the group.
Atom Structure
- First proposed by Democritus
- Smallest piece of matter
- Scanning Tunnelling Electron Microscope (STEM) images of atoms exist.
- Nucleus contains protons and neutrons, Electrons occupy a cloud around the nucleus.
- Protons have a +1 charge
- Neutrons have no charge
- Electrons have a -1 charge
- Most of the mass of the atom is from the nucleus as electrons contribute very little mass.
Atomic Symbols
- Used to determine the number of subatomic particles in a particular atom
- Atomic number = number of protons
- Mass number = number of nucleons (protons + neutrons)
- Number of electrons = number of protons in a neutral atom
Ions
- Atoms where the number of protons and electrons is not equal.
- Positive ions = cations, Negative ions = anions
Isotopes
- Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
- Defined by atomic number, but can have different mass numbers
- Stable isotopes have a specific mass and natural abundance.
- Unstable isotopes are radioactive, and have a half-life.
- Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in carbon dating.
Average Atomic Mass
- Weighted average of the different isotopes of an element.
- Accounts for the isotopic mass and natural abundance of each isotope.
- Average atomic mass is listed on the Periodic Table.
Electronic Structure
- First approximation: electrons move in orbits around the nucleus.
- Fluorine atom example: 9 protons, 10 neutrons, 9 electrons
Quantum Mechanics
- Used to accurately describe how atoms and molecules behave
- Provides a description of how electrons in an atom behave
Orbitals
- Regions of space around the nucleus where it is likely to find electrons.
- Determined by solving the Schrodinger Equation
- Orbitals have three characteristics: shape, size, 3D orientation in space.
Quantum Numbers
- Numerical index that provides a specific description for a given orbital.
- Principal Quantum Number (n): Determines the size of the orbital
- Orbital Angular Momentum (Azimuthal) Quantum Number (l): Determines the shape of the orbital
- Magnetic Quantum Number (ml): Determines the 3D orientation of the orbital
Orbital Shapes
- s-type: spherical shape
- p-type: dumbbell shape with two lobes
- d-type: generally have 4 lobes
Orbital Size
- Increases as the Principal Quantum Number(n) increases.
Orbital Orientation
- Determined by the Magnetic Quantum Number (ml)
Quantum Numbers
- Principal Quantum number (n): Determines the size of the orbital, also called the shell quantum number. Values are 1,2,3,4,... and so on
- Azimuthal Quantum number (l): Determines the shape of the orbital, also called the subshell quantum number. Values are 0,1, 2, 3,.....,n-1
- Magnetic quantum number (ml): Determines the 3D orientation of the orbital. Values are -l, -l+1,...0,1,2,...+l
- Electron-spin Quantum Number (ms): Used to differentiate between the two electrons in a given orbital. Values are +1/2 (spin up) and -1/2 (spin down)
Aufbau Principle
- Electrons are placed in orbitals based on increasing energy levels.
- It is preferred to place electrons spin-up in an empty orbital, which creates the lowest possible energy for the atom.
Hund's Rule
- States that unpaired spin-up electrons should be maximized when placing electrons into orbitals with the same energy.
- This helps to minimize electron-electron repulsions and create a more stable atom.
Pauli Exclusion Principle
- States that no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of all four quantum numbers.
Types of Electronic Configurations
- Full Electronic Configuration: Shows the complete distribution of electrons in shells and subshells.
- Condensed Electronic Configuration: Uses the noble gas symbol to represent the core electrons and only shows the valence electrons.
- Box Orbital Diagrams: Visual representation of electron configurations using boxes to represent orbitals and arrows to represent electrons.
Atomic Radius
- Trends: Increases down a group due to the addition of extra shells, and decreases across a period due to increasing nuclear charge pulling the electrons closer to the nucleus.
Ionization Energy
- Definition: Energy required to remove one electron from a neutral atom.
- Trends: Increases across a period due to increasing nuclear charge, and decreases down a group due to increasing distance between the outermost electron and the nucleus.
Anomalous Electronic Configurations
- Cause: Electrons are promoted from the 4s to the 3d subshell to achieve a d5 or d10 configuration, which increases stability.
- Examples: Chromium (Cr) and Copper (Cu)
- Transition Metal Ions: 4s electrons are typically removed before the (n-1)d electrons.
Alkali Metals (Group 1A)
- Outermost electron configuration: Common s1
Halogens (Group 7A)
- Outermost electron configuration: Common s2p5
Valence Electrons
- Definition: The electrons in the outermost shell of an atom, which determine the atom's chemical reactivity.
Coulomb’s Law
- Coulomb’s Law describes mathematically the attraction or repulsion between two charged particles.
- Positive energy (E) indicates repulsion, while negative energy (E) indicates attraction.
- The distance between the centres of the ions is represented by R, a constant is represented by k.
- If Q1 is positive and Q2 is negative, their product will be negative, resulting in a negative E, meaning attraction.
- If Q1 and Q2 are both positive or both negative, their product will be positive, resulting in a positive E, meaning repulsion.
Chemical Bonding
- Compounds consist of atoms or ions joined together by chemical bonds.
- Ionic bonding involves ions joining together.
- Covalent bonding involves neutral atoms joining together.
Achieving Chemical Stability
- Group 8A or 18 (Noble gases) are chemically stable elements.
- Noble gases are chemically inert due to their s2p6 valence shell configurations, known as a full outer shell or an octet (8).
- Elements react by giving or taking electrons to achieve a full outer shell or an octet.
- This is known as the Octet Rule.
Formation of NaCl
- Sodium has one 3s electron in its valence shell.
- Losing this electron results in a full n=2 shell with an s2p6 configuration.
- It ends up with 10 electrons, similar to Neon's electronic configuration.
- It becomes a +1 charge, Na+.
- Chlorine has an s2p5 valence shell.
- Gaining one electron results in a full n=3 shell with an s2p6 configuration.
- It ends up with 18 electrons, similar to Argon's electronic configuration.
- It becomes a -1 charge, Cl-.
Ionic Bond - NaCl
- Force of attraction between positive (Na+) and negative (Cl-) ions forms NaCl, a crystal lattice.
- The key word for ionic bonding is the ‘transfer of electrons.’
Ionic Bond - MgO
- Magnesium has two 3s electrons in its valence shell.
- Losing both electrons results in a full n=2 shell.
- It becomes a +2 charge, Mg2+.
- Oxygen has 6 outermost e-in its n=2 shell.
- Gaining two electrons results in a full n=2 shell.
- It becomes a -2 charge, O2-.
- Coulombic attraction between Mg2+ and O2- forms MgO, a crystal lattice.
Ionic Bond - MgCl2
- Magnesium needs to shed two electrons to have a full n=2 shell.
- Each chlorine atom needs one electron to have a full n=3 shell.
- Magnesium gives one electron to each of two chlorine atoms, resulting in Mg2+ and two Cl- ions.
Crystal Lattice
- Alternate arrangement of positive and negative ions in three dimensions.
- Forms a solid crystal.
- Ionic bonds usually form from a metal and a nonmetal joining together.
- Water solutions of ionic crystals conduct electricity.
Coulomb’s Law
- The strength of ionic bonds is dependent on Coulomb’s Law:
- E = (k * Q1 * Q2) / d12
- E represents the energy of attraction or repulsion.
- k represents a constant.
- Q1 and Q2 represent the charges of the two ions.
- d12 represents the distance between the centres of the two ions.
Lattice Energy and Coulomb’s Law
- Lattice energy is the attractive energy between two ions.
- Coulomb’s Law explains the magnitude of lattice energies.
- Lattice energy decreases as the distance between ions (d12) increases.
- Lattice energy increases as the product of charges (Q1 * Q2) increases.
Summary for Revision
- Atoms achieve chemical stability by gaining or losing electrons until they achieve a full outer shell/octet.
- Atoms become charged ions through losing or gaining electrons.
- Cations (positive ions) are usually metallic, while anions (negative ions) are usually nonmetallic.
- Ionic compounds are formed from a metal and a nonmetal.
- Ionic compounds form crystalline structures called lattices.
- Ionic compounds are always solid at room temperature.
Covalent Bonds
- Atoms that prefer not to gain or lose electrons can achieve a stable outer shell by sharing electrons with other atoms.
- This sharing of electrons forms a covalent bond.
Types of Covalent Bonds
- Single Covalent Bond: Involves two shared electrons, represented by two dots or a single dash (e.g. H2)
- Double Covalent Bond: Involves four shared electrons, represented by four dots or two dashes (e.g. O2)
- Triple Covalent Bond: Involves six shared electrons, represented by six dots or three dashes (e.g. N2)
Electronegativity
- Electronegativity is an atom's ability to attract bonding electrons towards itself.
- It plays a crucial role in determining the polarity of a bond.
- Higher electronegativity indicates a stronger pull on shared electrons.
Polar and Nonpolar Bonds
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Nonpolar Covalent Bond: Occurs between atoms with similar electronegativities (e.g., H-H, C-C). Electrons are shared equally.
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Polar Covalent Bond: Occurs between atoms with different electronegativities (e.g., H-Cl, C-O). Electrons are unevenly shared, creating partial positive (δ+) and partial negative (δ-) charges.
Percent Ionic Character
- The difference in electronegativity between bonded atoms determines the percent ionic character of the bond.
- This indicates the degree of ionic character within a covalent bond.
- A higher difference in electronegativity corresponds to a higher percent ionic character.
Polar and Nonpolar Molecules
- A molecule can have polar bonds but be nonpolar overall, depending on its shape.
- If the polar bonds cancel each other out due to symmetry, the molecule is nonpolar (e.g., CO2).
- If the polar bonds do not cancel due to an asymmetric arrangement, the molecule is polar (e.g., H2O).
Dipole Moment
- Polar molecules have a dipole moment, a measure of the separation of positive and negative charges.
- The higher the dipole moment, the more polar the molecule.
Molecular Shape and Polarity
- The three-dimensional shape of a molecule influences its polarity.
- To predict polarity, we need to know the molecular geometry.
- This can be determined using Lewis structures, which show the arrangement of electrons in bonds and lone pairs.
Importance of Polarity
- Polarity affects chemical reactivity, solubility, and interactions between molecules.
- Polar molecules dissolve in polar solvents, while nonpolar molecules dissolve in nonpolar solvents.
- This explains why water and oil do not mix.
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