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What is one limitation of the shell model?
What is one limitation of the shell model?
- It depicts the shapes of atoms accurately.
- It explains the differences in energies between the electron shells.
- It accurately predicts the order of electron filling in all cases.
- It suggests all electrons orbit the nucleus in circular paths. (correct)
Why do atoms become ions?
Why do atoms become ions?
- To achieve more stable outer shell configurations (correct)
- To maintain a neutral charge at all times
- To increase the number of valence electrons
- To expand their outer shell configurations
What might cause scientists to reconsider the shell model?
What might cause scientists to reconsider the shell model?
- Modern communication techniques between scientists
- Findings that contradict the concept of nucleus
- The availability of new laboratory equipment
- Discoveries of new electron shell configurations (correct)
What characteristic of scandium's electron configuration does the shell model fail to explain?
What characteristic of scandium's electron configuration does the shell model fail to explain?
Which element has the electron configuration 2, 8, 8, 2?
Which element has the electron configuration 2, 8, 8, 2?
What do valence electrons in an atom determine?
What do valence electrons in an atom determine?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between atoms and ions?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between atoms and ions?
Which statement correctly defines an element?
Which statement correctly defines an element?
What subatomic particle is primarily responsible for defining the identity of an element?
What subatomic particle is primarily responsible for defining the identity of an element?
Which of the following is a correct example of a molecule?
Which of the following is a correct example of a molecule?
What distinguishes a compound from a molecule?
What distinguishes a compound from a molecule?
Which of the following pairs of substances represents examples of compounds?
Which of the following pairs of substances represents examples of compounds?
What is true about the structure of diamond and graphite?
What is true about the structure of diamond and graphite?
How are elements represented in the periodic table?
How are elements represented in the periodic table?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of molecules?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of molecules?
What occurs when an atom loses electrons?
What occurs when an atom loses electrons?
Which of the following describes an anion?
Which of the following describes an anion?
How does the number of protons in an atom change when it becomes an ion?
How does the number of protons in an atom change when it becomes an ion?
Which type of ions do metallic elements typically form?
Which type of ions do metallic elements typically form?
What is the charge of a sodium cation (Na+)?
What is the charge of a sodium cation (Na+)?
Which of the following correctly describes the process of ion formation?
Which of the following correctly describes the process of ion formation?
In the context of ion formation, what is achieved by metals losing electrons?
In the context of ion formation, what is achieved by metals losing electrons?
What happens to the charge of an atom that gains electrons?
What happens to the charge of an atom that gains electrons?
How many neutrons are present in an atom of sodium with a mass number of 23?
How many neutrons are present in an atom of sodium with a mass number of 23?
What defines isotopes of an element?
What defines isotopes of an element?
What is the mass number of an isotope that has 8 protons and 10 neutrons?
What is the mass number of an isotope that has 8 protons and 10 neutrons?
Which of the following isotopes of oxygen has the highest mass number?
Which of the following isotopes of oxygen has the highest mass number?
Which statement is true about isotopes of an element?
Which statement is true about isotopes of an element?
Which notation is used to represent isotopes?
Which notation is used to represent isotopes?
What is the atomic number of aluminium with only one isotope, aluminium-27?
What is the atomic number of aluminium with only one isotope, aluminium-27?
Which is a characteristic of isotopes in terms of physical properties?
Which is a characteristic of isotopes in terms of physical properties?
How many protons does an oxygen atom have, and what does that indicate about its atomic number?
How many protons does an oxygen atom have, and what does that indicate about its atomic number?
Which isotope of oxygen is represented by the symbol 168 O?
Which isotope of oxygen is represented by the symbol 168 O?
Study Notes
Introduction to Chemistry
- Third edition of "Jacaranda Chemistry VCE Units 1 and 2" published in 2023, featuring multiple contributing authors including Robert Stokes and Angela Stubbs.
- The book's ISBN is 978-1-1198-8431-6, with moral rights asserted by the authors.
Elements and Atoms
- Elements consist of only one type of atom, defined by the number of protons in the nucleus.
- Subatomic particles in atoms include protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Most elements exist as multiple atoms; helium and neon are exceptions.
Molecules and Compounds
- Molecules comprise two or more atoms that are chemically combined, which can be the same or different elements (e.g., H2 for hydrogen gas, CO2 for carbon dioxide).
- Compounds contain two or more elements, although not all compounds are molecules. Examples include diamond and graphite, which form continuous lattice structures.
Atomic Representation
- Each element is represented by a symbol, along with its atomic number (number of protons) and mass number (total of protons and neutrons).
- For instance, sodium (Na) has an atomic number of 11 and a mass number of 23, represented as 23/11 Na, indicating 11 protons and 12 neutrons.
Isotopes
- Isotopes are forms of an element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons, resulting in differing mass numbers.
- Naturally occurring oxygen comprises three isotopes: oxygen-16, oxygen-17, and oxygen-18.
Electron Configuration and Shell Model
- The electron configuration can be visualized using shell model diagrams, showing electrons arranged in concentric rings around the nucleus.
- Limitations of the shell model exist; it does not completely explain the energy differences between electron shells or the filling order of electrons.
Ions
- Ions are charged atoms formed by the loss or gain of electrons, resulting in a disparity between the number of protons and electrons.
- Cations are positively charged ions formed by losing electrons (e.g., Na+), while anions are negatively charged ions formed by gaining electrons (e.g., Cl–).
Metallic Ion Formation
- Metallic elements, located on the left side of the periodic table, typically lose electrons to achieve a stable noble gas electron configuration in their outer shells.
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Test your knowledge on the foundational concepts from 'Jacaranda Chemistry VCE Units 1 and 2'. This quiz covers elements, atoms, molecules, and compounds. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the building blocks of chemistry.
