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What defines an element in terms of atomic structure?
What defines an element in terms of atomic structure?
Which particle of the atom has a neutral charge?
Which particle of the atom has a neutral charge?
Why are atoms considered neutrally charged?
Why are atoms considered neutrally charged?
What determines the position of an element in the Periodic Table?
What determines the position of an element in the Periodic Table?
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What is true about isotopes?
What is true about isotopes?
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Which particle of the atom has the least mass?
Which particle of the atom has the least mass?
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What charge does a proton carry?
What charge does a proton carry?
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How are hydrogen isotopes categorized?
How are hydrogen isotopes categorized?
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What does the unit 'molar' specifically represent?
What does the unit 'molar' specifically represent?
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Which statement correctly distinguishes between moles and molarity?
Which statement correctly distinguishes between moles and molarity?
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In the equation C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O, if there is 1 mol of glucose involved, how many moles of oxygen are required?
In the equation C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O, if there is 1 mol of glucose involved, how many moles of oxygen are required?
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If a solution has a molarity of 5M, what is its concentration in terms of moles per liter?
If a solution has a molarity of 5M, what is its concentration in terms of moles per liter?
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What is a key aspect of distinguishing 'moles' and 'molarity'?
What is a key aspect of distinguishing 'moles' and 'molarity'?
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What does the atomic number of an element indicate?
What does the atomic number of an element indicate?
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What is the molecular mass of water (H2O)?
What is the molecular mass of water (H2O)?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between atomic mass and atomic number?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between atomic mass and atomic number?
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What does Avogadro's Number represent?
What does Avogadro's Number represent?
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Which of the following is true about groups in the periodic table?
Which of the following is true about groups in the periodic table?
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How do you calculate the amount in moles from mass?
How do you calculate the amount in moles from mass?
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What distinguishes elements like Hydrogen and Helium?
What distinguishes elements like Hydrogen and Helium?
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What is the molecular mass of carbon dioxide (CO2)?
What is the molecular mass of carbon dioxide (CO2)?
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What is the definition of a one molar (1M) solution?
What is the definition of a one molar (1M) solution?
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Which of the following statements regarding electron orbitals is true?
Which of the following statements regarding electron orbitals is true?
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How do elements in the same group of the periodic table compare?
How do elements in the same group of the periodic table compare?
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What is the primary goal of electron interactions within molecules?
What is the primary goal of electron interactions within molecules?
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Which statement best describes the position of electrons in an atom?
Which statement best describes the position of electrons in an atom?
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What defines a subshell in an atom?
What defines a subshell in an atom?
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Which shell has the highest number of orbitals?
Which shell has the highest number of orbitals?
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In the context of electron configuration, what do core electrons refer to?
In the context of electron configuration, what do core electrons refer to?
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What does the group number in the Periodic Table indicate?
What does the group number in the Periodic Table indicate?
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According to the octet rule, how can atoms achieve stability?
According to the octet rule, how can atoms achieve stability?
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What is the electron configuration of Fluorine?
What is the electron configuration of Fluorine?
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What does a Lewis Dot structure illustrate?
What does a Lewis Dot structure illustrate?
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Which shell fills with electrons before the others according to the energy level?
Which shell fills with electrons before the others according to the energy level?
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What do noble gases have that contributes to their stability?
What do noble gases have that contributes to their stability?
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Which factor causes electronegativity to increase across a period?
Which factor causes electronegativity to increase across a period?
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What is the relationship between electronegativity and the type of bond formed?
What is the relationship between electronegativity and the type of bond formed?
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What primarily determines the reactive properties of an element?
What primarily determines the reactive properties of an element?
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How does atomic radius affect electronegativity down a group in the periodic table?
How does atomic radius affect electronegativity down a group in the periodic table?
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What is the function of Avogadro's number in chemistry?
What is the function of Avogadro's number in chemistry?
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What does a filled outer p orbital in an atom signify?
What does a filled outer p orbital in an atom signify?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding chemical properties of elements?
Which of the following statements is true regarding chemical properties of elements?
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Study Notes
Fundamentals of Chemistry: Part 1 - Atoms and Elements
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Learning Goals:
- Understanding basic atomic structure
- Understanding electron organization in simple elements
- Representing electron configuration
- Relating electron organization to Periodic Table position
The Human Body - Elemental Composition by Mass
- Elements: Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Fluorine, Sodium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Chlorine, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Cobalt, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Iodine.
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Percentage by Mass: (Values are approximate; specific percentages vary by individual and context)
- Hydrogen (10%)
- Carbon (18%)
- Nitrogen (3%)
- Oxygen (65%)
- Fluorine (<0.01%)
- Sodium (0.1%)
- Magnesium (0.05%)
- Phosphorus (1.2%)
- Sulfur (0.2%)
- Chlorine (0.2%)
- Potassium (0.2%)
- Calcium (1.5%)
- Iron (<0.05%)
- Others (in very small proportions)
Structure of the Atom
- Definition: Smallest unit of an element.
- Structure: Central nucleus surrounded by one or more electrons.
- Nucleus: Contains protons and neutrons.
- Electrons: Orbit the nucleus in specific regions (orbitals).
- Protons: Positively charged particles.
- Neutrons: Neutral particles.
- Hydrogen Atom Image: An image of a hydrogen atom with orbiting electrons, produced using a quantum microscope.
The Atomic Nucleus
- Composition: Protons and usually neutrons
- Mass: Protons and neutrons have approximately the same mass (one atomic mass unit).
- Charge: Proton is positive; neutron is neutral.
- Force: Held together by the nuclear force
Components of the Atom
- Particle: Proton, Neutron, Electron
- Mass: Proton(1), Neutron(1), Electron (very small: 5.5 x 10-4amu or about 1/1800 of a proton or neutron).
- Charge: Proton(+1.6 x 10-19 C), neutron(0), Electron(-1.6 x 10-19 C)
Elements and Isotopes
- Elements: Atoms with different numbers of protons and thus, electrons.
- Isotopes: Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons (and thus electrons), but a different number of neutrons.
- Carbon Isotope Example: Carbon-12, Carbon-13, Carbon-14 are isotopes of carbon with varying numbers of neutrons and have slightly differing percentages for each isotope.
The Periodic Table
- Organization: Elements are organized by increasing atomic number.
- Groups (Columns): Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.
- Periods (Rows): Elements in the same period have similar electron configurations.
- Formulator: Dmitri Mendeleev (1869)
Elements and Periodic Table
- Atomic Mass: Sum of protons and neutrons.
- Atomic Number: Number of protons or electrons in an atom
- Relationship to Periodic Table: Atomic Number determines where an element is located in the Periodic Table.
- Atomic Mass is greater than Atomic Number: Atomic mass includes protons and neutrons and the mass of electrons is comparatively negligible.
Atomic Mass and Molecular Masses
- Molecules: Composed of atoms;
- Molecular Mass: Sum of the atomic masses of atoms in the molecule.
- Carbon Dioxide Example: A CO2 molecule contains one Carbon atom and two Oxygen atoms; it's molecular mass can be calculated through summing the individual atomic masses.
Molecular Mass, Moles and Avogadro's Number
- Avogadro's Number: 6.02 x 1023
- Mole: A unit used to represent a certain number of particles.
- One Mole: Contains 6.02 x 1023 particles of that substance.
- NaCl (Table salt) Example: 1 mole of NaCl = 58.44 g (RMM = 58.44)
Moles and Molarity
- Moles: A unit of substance amount - no capital letter is used.
- Molar: A unit of concentration
- Molarity: Moles per liter (mol/L) or written as (M); capital M is used.
Electron Configuration: arrangement of electrons in the shell
- Helium Example: Helium (He), Atomic Number=2, 2 protons, 2 electrons, electron configuration 1s2.
- Neon Example: Neon (Ne), Atomic Number=10, 10 protons, 10 electrons, electron configuration 1s22s22p6
- Fluorine Example: Fluorine (F), Atomic Number = 9, 9 protons, 9 electrons, Electron configuration 1s22s22p5.
Core and Valence Electrons
- Core Electrons: Filled electron shells that are closest to the nucleus.
- Valence Electrons: Outermost shell electrons. Participate in chemical reactions.
- Lewis's Dot Structure: Visual representation of valence electrons.
Electron Organisation
- Orbitals: Regions of space surrounding the nucleus where electrons reside. Each orbital can have a maximum of 2 electrons.
- Shells: Groups of equivalent orbitals are shells. Shells are further organized into subshells. Numbers increase from the nucleus outward.
Electronegativity and Polarity
- Electronegativity: Ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.
- Polar Covalent Bond: Unequal sharing of electrons.
- Non-polar Covalent Bond: Equal or near-equal sharing of electrons.
- Ionic Bond: Complete transfer of electron(s).
Pauling Scale electronegativity
- Period Trend: Electronegativity generally increases across a period in the periodic table.
- Group Trend: Electronegativity generally decreases down a group in the periodic table.
- Bigger radius = lower electronegativity: Valence electrons are further away from the nucleus as the atomic radius increases.
Summary
- Periodic Table Location: Predicts element properties' and reactivity.
- Atomic Mass & Molecules: Necessary for calculations.
- Electron Organization: Determines chemical properties.
- Electronegativity: Determines type of bonding (polarity).
- Moles & Avogadro's Number: Essential calculations related to molar masses.
MCQ Quizzes
- Topic: Fundamentals of Chemistry, part 1 (Atoms)
- Purpose: Assist ongoing studies in Biochemistry.
- Use in Seminars: Used for discussions with further analysis.
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This quiz covers the basic atomic structure and electron organization within simple elements. It aims to relate electron configurations to their positions on the Periodic Table. Test your understanding of atomic concepts and the elemental composition of the human body.
