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What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
Why are atoms considered neutrally charged?
Why are atoms considered neutrally charged?
Which term describes atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons?
Which term describes atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons?
What is the mass contribution of an electron compared to protons and neutrons?
What is the mass contribution of an electron compared to protons and neutrons?
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How are electrons organized in simpler elements?
How are electrons organized in simpler elements?
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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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Which statement is true about atomic mass?
Which statement is true about atomic mass?
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What is the molecular mass of a water molecule (H2O)?
What is the molecular mass of a water molecule (H2O)?
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Which of the following describes Avogadro’s Number?
Which of the following describes Avogadro’s Number?
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How is the amount in moles calculated?
How is the amount in moles calculated?
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Study Notes
Fundamentals of Chemistry: Part 1 - Atoms and Elements
- This section covers the basic structure of atoms and elements, including electron configuration and its relation to the Periodic Table.
- Learning goals include understanding basic atomic structures, organizing electrons in simple elements, representing electron configurations and correlating electron organization with Periodic Table positions.
- The human body is mostly composed of several elements: Oxygen (65%), Carbon (18%), Hydrogen (10%), Nitrogen (3%), Calcium (1.5%)
Atomic Structure
- Atoms are the smallest units of an element.
- Each atom has a central nucleus surrounded by one or more orbiting electrons.
- The nucleus contains protons and neutrons.
- Protons have a positive charge.
- Neutrons have no charge.
- Electrons have a negative charge.
The Atomic Nucleus
- The nucleus consists of protons and neutrons.
- Protons and neutrons are each approximately one atomic mass unit.
- Protons bear a positive charge (+1.6 x 10-19 Coulombs).
- Neutrons are neutral.
- The nucleus is held together by the strong nuclear force.
Components of the Atom
- Protons, neutrons and electrons are the fundamental particles in an atom.
- Proton mass ~ 1 (atomic mass unit) and charge + 1.6 x 10-19 Coulombs
- Neutron mass ~ 1 (atomic mass units) and charge 0
- Electron mass ~ 0.00055 (atomic mass units) and charge - 1.6 x 10-19 Coulombs
Elements and Isotopes
- Elements with different proton numbers are different elements (e.g., hydrogen vs. helium).
- Elements with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons are isotopes of the same element (e.g., hydrogen, deuterium, and tritium).
- Isotopes often exhibit slightly different physical and chemical properties.
- Example: Carbon-12, Carbon-13, Carbon-14 are isotopes of Carbon.
The Periodic Table
- The Periodic Table organizes elements based on their properties.
- The elements are organized into groups (vertical columns).
- Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.
- The elements are organized into periods (horizontal rows).
- The Periodic Table was first developed by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869.
Atomic Mass and Molecular Mass
- Atomic mass is the mass of an element.
- Molecular mass is the sum of the masses of all the atoms in a molecule.
- Example of Molecular mass calculation for Carbon dioxide (CO2) - One carbon atom (12.01 amu) + Two Oxygen atoms (2 x 16.00 amu) = 44.01 amu
Moles and Avogadro's Number
- One mole of a substance contains 6.02 x 1023 particles (Avogadro's number).
- Moles are used as a counting unit in chemistry.
- Example: One mole of NaCl has a mass of 58.44 g (Na = 22.99, Cl = 35.45).
Moles and Molarity
- Moles are a unit of amount of substance.
- Molarity (M) is a concentration unit expressing the number of moles of solute per liter of solution (Mol/L)
- Example: 5 mol/L HCl is the same as 5 M HCl.
Electron Configuration, Orbitals and Shells
- Electrons orbit the nucleus in regions called orbitals and shells.
- There are different types of orbitals in different energy levels.
- Shells closer to the nucleus fill first (lower energy).
- The principle of how orbitals are filled by electrons is called the Pauli Exclusion Principle. Each orbital can hold a maximum of two electrons with opposite spins.
- Core electrons are electrons in filled inner shells and do not participate in chemical bonding
- Valence electrons are the outermost electrons in the outermost shells and are involved in chemical reactions.
Electronegativity and Polarity
- Electronegativity is an atom's ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond.
- The electronegativity value of an element is used to estimate the type of bond it will form with other elements.
- Various scales can be used to measure electronegativity (e.g., Pauling scale).
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This quiz explores the basics of atomic structure and elements. Understand electron configurations and their importance in the Periodic Table, while learning about the components of atoms, including protons, neutrons, and electrons. Ideal for those looking to grasp foundational chemistry concepts.
