Introductory Inorganic Chemistry CHM 101 Quiz
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What fundamental property did Moseley suggest should be used to arrange elements instead of atomic weight?

  • Atomic number (correct)
  • Electronegativity
  • Atomic mass
  • Density
  • What is the modern periodic law based on?

  • The properties of elements are arbitrary and may change
  • The properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers (correct)
  • The properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic volumes
  • The properties of elements depend on their atomic weight
  • How did the arrangement of elements by atomic number affect the positioning of previously anomalous pairs?

  • It caused confusion with noble gases
  • It created more anomalies between elements
  • It resolved previous anomalies (correct)
  • It eliminated the concept of isotopes
  • What was not accurately predicted by Mendeleev in his periodic table?

    <p>Placement of noble gases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation does the atomic number impose on the periodic table?

    <p>It limits the number of discovered elements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one aim of the course described in the content?

    <p>To understand the periodic classification of elements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the course objectives?

    <p>The objectives are specific to the principles of introductory inorganic chemistry. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following topics is included in the course content?

    <p>Hydrogen and its compounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who contributed to the development of the periodic table?

    <p>Dmitri Mendeleev (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the course aim to teach about alkali and alkaline earth metals?

    <p>Their physical and chemical properties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is electronic configuration relevant to the course content?

    <p>It explains the arrangement of electrons in atoms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What basic principle does the course intend to convey?

    <p>Fundamental concepts of introductory inorganic chemistry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following topics is NOT covered in the course?

    <p>Biochemical pathways of metabolism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the periodic table in chemistry?

    <p>To systematize and organize the elements based on their properties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the scientist that proposed that all elements were formed by the coalescence of hydrogen atoms?

    <p>Prout (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scientists corrected the 'atomic mass' of chlorine to 35.5?

    <p>Berzelius (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mendeleev known for in the context of the periodic table?

    <p>Establishing the periodic law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which attempt at classification of elements is known for the Law of Octaves?

    <p>John Newlands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which section of the periodic table do alkaline earth metals belong?

    <p>Group 2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept serves as the basis for the organization of elements in the periodic table?

    <p>Similarities in electron configuration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the early attempts at classifying elements seek to achieve?

    <p>Create a systematic overview of elemental properties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many horizontal rows are present in the modern periodic table as devised by Mendeleev?

    <p>7 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atomic number of Oxygen (O) in the modern periodic table?

    <p>8 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is represented by the symbol 'Au' in the periodic table?

    <p>Gold (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of vertical columns in the modern periodic table?

    <p>8 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element has an atomic mass closest to 40.08 in the periodic table?

    <p>Calcium (Ca) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is classified as a lanthanide?

    <p>Lanthanum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atomic number of Iron (Fe) in the periodic table?

    <p>26 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is located in the 4th period of the periodic table and has the symbol 'Na'?

    <p>Sodium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element has the atomic mass of approximately 207.19?

    <p>Lead (Pb) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coordination number of a metal atom in a body centred cubic lattice?

    <p>Eight (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these elements is part of the actinide series?

    <p>Neptunium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the radius of a metal in an eight coordinate lattice compare to that in a twelve coordinate environment?

    <p>It is smaller by approximately 0.97 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What relationship exists between metallic radii and covalent radii?

    <p>Metallic radii are generally larger (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of ionic radius?

    <p>The distance from the nucleus to the edge of the electron cloud (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are ionic radii typically estimated?

    <p>From distances measured between centers of nearest neighbors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are values for ionic radii not completely accurate or reliable?

    <p>They cannot be measured absolutely and are approximated (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes metallic bonds from covalent bonds in terms of bond strength?

    <p>Metallic bonds have an average bond order less than one (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique has allowed for accurate measurement of interatomic distances between different ions?

    <p>X-ray crystallography (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the modern periodic law?

    <p>Classification based on the atomic number of elements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are some of the pioneers mentioned that contributed to the development of the periodic table?

    <p>J.N Dobereiner, Dmitri Mendeleev, John Newlands. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IUPAC nomenclature refer to in the context of newly discovered elements?

    <p>A systematic approach to naming elements with atomic number greater than 100. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what significant way does the modern periodic table differ from Mendeleev's table?

    <p>It uses atomic number instead of atomic mass for arrangement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a reason for the international union of pure and applied chemists to create a naming method for new elements?

    <p>To solve disputes between discoverers of the same element. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair of elements are located in the periodic table such that K is positioned relatively to Ar?

    <p>K is placed before Ar. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant aspect of element classification is highlighted by the periodic law?

    <p>The properties of elements recur periodically with increasing atomic number. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anomaly is mentioned in regard to Mendeleev's original periodic table?

    <p>Some elements did not fit well into sequence by atomic mass. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Periodic Classification of Elements

    The way elements are arranged in a table based on their properties, like atomic number and electron configuration.

    Periodic Law

    The theory that explains the arrangement of elements in the periodic table, stating that elements with similar properties recur periodically.

    Electronic Configuration

    The distribution of electrons in the different energy levels of an atom. It explains how elements are arranged in the periodic table.

    Atomic Radius

    A measure of the size of an atom, essentially the distance from the nucleus to the outermost electron.

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    Ionization Energy

    The energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom in its ground state.

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    Electron Affinity

    The tendency of an atom to gain an electron, measured as the energy change when an electron is added to a neutral atom in its gaseous state.

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    Electronegativity

    The measure of an atom's ability to attract shared electrons in a chemical bond.

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    Hydrogen

    A highly reactive element that forms compounds with all elements except the noble gases. It exists as a diatomic molecule (H2) under standard conditions.

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    Periodic Table

    The arrangement of elements in a table based on their properties, like atomic number and electron configuration.

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    Modern Periodic Law

    The modern periodic law states that the chemical properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers. This means that elements with similar properties appear at regular intervals in the periodic table.

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    Long Form Periodic Table

    The long form of the periodic table is a more detailed and accurate representation of the elements, arranged according to their electronic configurations and grouping them into four blocks: s, p, d, and f.

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    Naming Elements with Z > 100

    For elements with atomic numbers greater than 100, the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) has established a specific naming convention based on their atomic numbers and Latin or Greek roots.

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    Anomalies in the Periodic Table

    The position of elements like potassium (K) and argon (Ar), cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni), and tellurium (Te) and iodine (I) in the periodic table is determined by their electronic configurations, not just their atomic masses.

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    Atomic Number and Periodic Classification

    The atomic number, representing the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, is the fundamental basis for the periodic classification of elements. Elements with similar atomic numbers share common chemical properties.

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    Predicting Element Properties

    The periodic law helps us understand the recurring patterns in the properties of elements. It allows us to predict the characteristics of elements even if they haven't been discovered yet.

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    Issues with Mendeleev's Initial Periodic Table

    Mendeleev's initial periodic table faced limitations, including the inability to incorporate lanthanides and actinides, and the placement of elements with higher atomic weights before those with lower atomic weights, such as Co before Ni and Te before I. He also couldn't accurately predict noble gases or position hydrogen.

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    Moseley's Contribution to the Periodic Law

    The discovery of atomic numbers by Henry Moseley in 1913 led to a crucial revision of Mendeleev's periodic law. Moseley proposed that atomic number, rather than atomic weight, is the fundamental property defining an element's position.

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    Resolving Anomalies in the Modern Periodic Table

    Arranging elements by increasing atomic number resolves many inconsistencies present in Mendeleev's table. The positions of elements like K and Ar, Co and Ni, Te and I are no longer anomalous because arrangement is based on atomic number, not atomic weight.

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    Isotopes and the Periodic Table

    Isotopes of an element, having the same atomic number, occupy the same position in the periodic table. This highlights the importance of atomic number over atomic weight in determining the arrangement of elements.

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    Ionic Radius

    The distance between the nucleus of an anion and the point where the nucleus's influence on the electron cloud ends.

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    Coordination Number

    The number of nearest neighbors an atom has in a crystal lattice.

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    Body Centered Cubic (BCC)

    A crystal structure where atoms are arranged at the corners and center of a cube.

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    Internuclear Distance

    The distance between the centers of two adjacent ions in a crystal lattice, represents the sum of ionic radii.

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    Metallic Radius vs. Covalent Radius

    Metallic radii are generally larger than the corresponding covalent radii due to weaker and longer metal-metal bonds.

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    Metallic Bonding Strength

    The strength of metallic crystal lattices is attributed to the large number of relatively weaker individual metal-metal bonds.

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    Ionic Radius Measurement

    Values for ionic radii are estimated, not absolutely measured.

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    Interatomic Distance Measurement

    X-ray crystallography allows very accurate measurement of the interatomic distance between different ions.

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    What are Periods in the periodic table?

    The horizontal rows in the periodic table, numbered 1 to 7. Elements within a period share the same number of electron shells.

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    What are Groups in the periodic table?

    The vertical columns in the periodic table, numbered 1 to 18. Elements within a group share similar chemical properties due to having the same number of valence electrons.

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    What are 'main-group elements'?

    A general term for the elements in the first two columns (Groups 1 and 2) and the last six columns (Groups 13 to 18) of the periodic table. They are considered the main part of the table.

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    What are Lanthanides and Actinides?

    These are elements that are located in the two rows below the main body of the periodic table. They have a unique set of properties related to filled f orbitals, and are often called the 'rare earth elements' or the 'inner transition elements.'

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    What is the modern periodic table?

    A system for organizing elements based on their atomic number and electron configurations, where elements with similar properties recur periodically.

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    What are f-block elements?

    Elements in Periods 6 and 7. These are elements that have their outermost electrons in the f orbital. They are usually characterized by complex color and magnetic properties.

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    What are Alkali metals?

    The elements in Group 1 of the periodic table. They are highly reactive metals with a single valence electron, making them eager to react with nonmetals.

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    What are Alkaline earth metals?

    The elements in Group 2 of the periodic table. They are reactive metals with two valence electrons that readily form bonds with nonmetals, especially halogens.

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    What are Halogens?

    The elements in Group 17 of the periodic table. They are highly reactive nonmetals with seven valence electrons that readily gain an electron to form negative ions. They are also known as 'halogens.'

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    What are Noble gases?

    The elements in Group 18 of the periodic table. They are nonreactive gases with a full outer shell of electrons, making them stable and unreactive. They are also known as 'inert gasses.'

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    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course Title: Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
    • Course Code: CHM 101
    • Course Team: Professor John Kanayochukwu Nduka (Course Reviewer) – NAU Awka
    • Institution: National Open University of Nigeria

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