General Chemistry I Concepts

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Which term describes a mixture where the components cannot be visually distinguished?

Heterogeneous mixture

Compound

Element

Homogeneous mixture (correct)

What characteristic distinguishes plasma from other states of matter?

Electrons are detached from nuclei (correct)

Only gas molecules are present

Particles have long-range order

Particles are tightly packed

Which separation technique involves the use of a porous material to filter out larger particles from a mixture?

Filtration (correct)

Distillation

Evaporation

Chromatography

Which of the following is NOT a type of pure substance?

Solution Signup and view all the answers

In what state of matter are the particles closely packed but still able to vibrate in place?

Solid Signup and view all the answers

What process involves separating a mixture based on the different boiling points of its components?

Distillation Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout and cannot be easily separated by physical means?

Solution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a phase formed by fermionic particles at low temperatures?

Fermionic condensate Signup and view all the answers

What significant contribution did James Chadwick make to atomic theory?

Discovery of neutrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of Ernest Rutherford's Nuclear Model?

The atom consists mostly of empty space. Signup and view all the answers

What does the octet rule state regarding valence electrons?

An atom should have eight valence electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What unique aspect does Schrödinger's equation introduce to atomic theory?

It utilizes wave functions to predict electron behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle state?

The position and speed of a particle cannot be known simultaneously with perfect accuracy. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Niels Bohr's improvement on the atomic model?

Electrons orbit at specific energies and distances. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a metal atom during ionic bonding?

It loses electrons to become positively charged. Signup and view all the answers

In ionic bonding, what is the electrostatic attraction primarily responsible for?

Attracting positively charged ions to negatively charged ions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes ionic bonding?

It occurs through the transfer of electrons from metals to non-metals. Signup and view all the answers

How is the maximum number of electrons in a principal energy level calculated?

Using the formula 2n^2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pairs of elements is likely to form an ionic bond?

Sodium and Chlorine Signup and view all the answers

Which atomic model addresses the probabilistic nature of electron behavior?

Quantum mechanical model Signup and view all the answers

When sodium reacts with chlorine, what is the result?

Sodium loses an electron and becomes positively charged while chlorine gains it becoming negatively charged. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about non-metals in ionic bonding is true?

Non-metals gain electrons to form negative ions. Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist's work contributed to the concept of fixed energy levels in atomic structure?

Niels Bohr Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the location of metals on the periodic table?

Metals are located in the middle and left-hand side. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of simple covalent substances regarding their physical state at room temperature?

They have low melting points and are usually gases or liquids. Signup and view all the answers

What does a chemical formula represent in chemistry?

A symbolic expression denoting the types and number of atoms in a substance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the criss-cross method for writing ionic compounds?

The numerical values of each ion's charges are transposed as subscripts for the opposite ion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct chemical name for the compound represented by the formula CaI2?

Calcium iodide Signup and view all the answers

Which ion will have a 3- charge in the compound Ca3P2?

Phosphide ion Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct name for the ionic compound represented as FeCl3?

Iron (III) chloride Signup and view all the answers

In the context of naming ionic compounds, what does the term 'Latin System' refer to?

A nomenclature system for naming metal ions based on their Latin names. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the compound Cu2S?

Copper (I) sulfide Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of electrons allowed in the third energy level?

18 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Aufbau principle, which subshell is filled after 3p?

4s Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

Electrons in the same orbital must have opposite spins. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hund’s Rule state regarding electron configuration?

Each orbital in a subshell must be filled singly before pairing up. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct electron configuration for Germanium (Ge)?

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2 4s2 3d10 4p2 Signup and view all the answers

How many electrons can be held in the second energy level?

8 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements describes an orbital?

A space where at least two electrons can exist with different spins. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sequences correctly illustrates the order of filling orbitals?

1s, 2s, 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

States of Matter

Matter is anything that occupies space and possesses mass.
Three main states: solid, liquid, gas.
Solid: Particles are closely packed in a fixed structure.
Liquid: Atoms have many nearest neighbors and can flow, with no long-range order.
Gas: Molecules are widely spaced, allowing for free movement.
Plasma: Electrons are stripped from nuclei, conducting electricity.
Bose-Einstein Condensate: Formed by cooling bosons to near absolute zero.
Fermionic Condensate: A superfluid phase formed by fermionic particles at low temperatures.

Classification of Matter

Pure substances include elements and compounds.
Mixtures: Can be homogeneous (solutions) or heterogeneous (colloids, suspensions).
A homogeneous mixture consists of solutes dissolved in a solvent, e.g., saltwater.

Separation Techniques

Chromatography: Separates mixture components by differential movement through a medium.
Distillation: Purifies liquids by vaporizing and condensing components.
Evaporation: Separates dissolved salts in homogeneous mixtures.
Filtration: Uses porous materials to separate solid particles from liquids.

Atomic Theory

Atomic theory explains the nature and behavior of matter through various models.
Ernest Rutherford (1911): Proposed the nuclear model with a positively charged nucleus.
Niels Bohr (1913): Developed the planetary model, stipulating fixed orbits for electrons.
Werner Heisenberg (1927): Introduced the uncertainty principle regarding the precise position and speed of particles.
Erwin Schrödinger (1927): Formulated Schrödinger’s equation, forming the quantum mechanical model of atoms.

Electron Configuration

Principal energy levels are numbered from n = 1 to n = 7.
The maximum number of electrons in an energy level can be calculated using the formula (2n^2).
Order of filling orbitals follows the Aufbau principle, with lower energy orbitals filled first.

Rules of Electron Configuration

Pauli Exclusion Principle: An orbital can hold a maximum of two electrons with opposite spins.
Hund’s Rule: Electrons fill degenerate orbitals singly before pairing up.
Atoms tend towards having full outer shells (octet rule) for stability.

Chemical Bonding

Ionic Bonding: formed through the transfer of electrons between metals and non-metals, resulting in positively and negatively charged ions.
Sodium chloride example: Sodium loses an electron (Na+), chlorine gains an electron (Cl-), forming NaCl.

Chemical Nomenclature

Chemical Formula: Symbolic expression showing the types and number of atoms in a compound.
Chemical Name: Scientific naming according to IUPAC standards.
Criss-Cross Method: Used to derive formulas, where ion charges are transposed to become subscripts.

Ionic Compound Examples

CaO represents calcium oxide.
NaBr signifies sodium bromide.
CuBr corresponds to cuprous bromide.

Naming Ionic Compounds with Latin System

Compounds can be named reflecting the oxidation states of the metal ions.
Examples include gold(III) nitride and silver chloride.

Covalent Compounds

Named based on the number of each atom present, e.g., SO3 is sulfur trioxide.

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