General, Organic, and Biochemistry 11th Edition Quiz

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What is the basic structural unit of an element?

  • Molecule
  • Atom (correct)
  • Compound
  • Ion

Which particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

  • Neutrons and Electrons
  • Electrons and Protons
  • Protons and Neutrons (correct)
  • Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons

What charge do electrons possess?

  • Negative charge (correct)
  • Variable charge
  • Positive charge
  • No charge

In a neutral atom, what is true about the number of protons and electrons?

<p>They are equal in number (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of electrons distinguishes them from protons and neutrons?

<p>Electrons move very rapidly in a large volume of space (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the atomic number (Z) represent in an atom?

<p>The number of protons in the atom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation correctly represents the calculation of neutrons in an atom?

<p>Number of neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between isotopes of the same element?

<p>They have different numbers of neutrons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If chlorine has an atomic number of 17, how many protons does a chlorine atom contain?

<p>17 protons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the atomic mass of an element calculated?

<p>By averaging the mass numbers of all isotopes present (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Composition of the Atom

  • An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains its chemical properties.
  • Atoms are composed of three fundamental particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Atomic Structure

  • The nucleus is the center of the atom, containing protons (positively charged) and neutrons (neutral).
  • Electrons, which are negatively charged, orbit the nucleus at high speeds within a large volume of space.

Atomic Particles

  • Protons and electrons have equal but opposite charges; in a neutral atom, their numbers are equal.
  • Mass number (A) is the sum of protons and neutrons, whereas the atomic number (Z) represents the number of protons.

Isotopes

  • Isotopes are variations of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
  • Isotopes share the same chemical properties but may have different physical properties, some of which may be radioactive.

Atomic Mass

  • Atomic mass is a weighted average of the masses of an element's isotopes, often represented as a decimal.
  • Elements can consist of multiple isotopes in various natural abundances, influencing the atomic mass calculation.

Periodic Table and Periodic Law

  • The periodic table was developed independently by Dmitri Mendeleev and Lothar Meyer, showing a regular variation in element properties based on atomic mass.
  • The periodic law states that properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers.

Classification of Elements

  • Elements are categorized as metals, nonmetals, and metalloids based on their properties:
    • Metals: Typically lose electrons during chemical reactions; conduct electricity and heat well, possess malleability and ductility, and are solid at room temperature.
    • Nonmetals: Often gain electrons, form negative ions, and are generally brittle solids or gases with properties opposite to metals.
    • Metalloids: Exhibit intermediate properties between metals and nonmetals.

Electron Arrangement

  • Electron configuration, which describes how electrons are arranged in an atom, is critical for understanding compound formation.
  • The Schrödinger equation provides a probabilistic model for electron locations, recognizing both particle and wave properties.

Principal Energy Levels

  • Electrons are found in regions called principal energy levels labeled by quantum number n (n=1, 2, 3, etc.).
  • Higher n values indicate higher energy and farther distance from the nucleus, with each level having a corresponding number of sublevels.

Sublevels and Electron Capacity

  • Each principal energy level n has n sublevels (e.g., n=1 has one sublevel, n=2 has two).
  • The total electron capacity of a principal energy level is given by the formula 2n²; for instance, n=1 can hold 2 electrons, and n=2 can hold 8 electrons.

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