Ionic Compounds Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

Do metals gain or lose electrons?

Both

Lose electrons (correct)

Gain electrons

Neither

Do nonmetals gain or lose electrons?

Lose electrons

Neither

Gain electrons (correct)

Both

What is the charge of hydrogen and how many electrons will it lose or gain?

+1 charge and will lose 1 electron.

What is the charge of helium and how many electrons will it lose or gain?

-1 charge and will gain 1 electron. Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of lithium?

+1 charge and will want to lose 1 electron. Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of beryllium?

+2 charge and will want to lose 2 electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of boron?

-3 charge and will want to gain 3 electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of carbon?

+3 charge and will want to gain electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of nitrogen?

-3 charge. Signup and view all the answers

Why is LiF considered to be an ionic compound while GaAs is not?

Both B and C Signup and view all the answers

Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?

Due to strong bonds holding the compounds together. Signup and view all the answers

What test can be performed to determine if a compound is ionic?

A test measuring electrical conductivity in water. Signup and view all the answers

What is lattice energy?

Energy required to separate a mole of an ionic solid into gaseous ions. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the process by which a neutral atom becomes a cation using aluminum as an example.

An aluminum atom loses 3 electrons to become a cation with a +3 charge. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of bromine?

Nonmetal that wants to gain 1 electron, will have a charge of -1. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of nitrogen?

Nonmetal that wants to gain 3 electrons, will have a charge of -3. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of magnesium?

Metal that loses 2 electrons, will have a charge of +2. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of sulfur?

Nonmetal that gains 2 electrons, will have a charge of -2. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characteristics of Metals and Nonmetals

Metals lose electrons, achieving a Noble Gas configuration, particularly in Groups 1 and 2, with 1 and 2 valence electrons lost.
Metals have a positive charge after losing electrons, as characterized by low ionization energies.
Nonmetals gain electrons, resulting in a negative charge.

Charges and Electron Behavior of Specific Elements

Hydrogen has a +1 charge and will lose 1 electron.
Helium will gain 1 electron and obtain a -1 charge.
Lithium (Li) aims to lose 1 electron and has a +1 charge.
Beryllium (Be) loses 2 electrons, resulting in a +2 charge.
Boron (B) intends to gain 3 electrons, yielding a -3 charge.
Carbon (C) seeks to achieve a +3 charge.
Nitrogen (N) possesses a -3 charge.
Bromine (Br), a nonmetal, gains 1 electron and has a -1 charge.
Sulfur (S), also a nonmetal, gains 2 electrons producing a -2 charge.
Magnesium (Mg) loses 2 electrons, resulting in a +2 charge.

Ionic Compounds

LiF is an ionic compound, consisting of lithium (a metal) and fluorine (a nonmetal), allowing for the formation of cations and anions.
GaAs is not considered ionic, as both elements are nonmetals, lacking the distinct positive and negative charges found in ionic compounds.

Properties of Ionic Compounds

Ionic compounds feature high melting and boiling points due to strong ionic bonds, requiring substantial energy to break these connections.
These compounds often exhibit a crystallized structure, contributing to their stability.

Testing for Ionic Compounds

An effective test for ionic compounds includes examining solubility in water and electrical conductivity.
Ionic compounds typically dissolve in water and conduct electricity, providing key identifying features.
An experimental approach could involve placing the compound in water and measuring electrical conduction to confirm ionic characteristics.

Concept of Lattice Energy

Lattice energy is the energy needed to separate a mole of an ionic solid into gaseous ions, calculable using the Born-Haber cycle and electrostatics.

Formation of Cations from Neutral Atoms

A neutral atom transforms into a cation by losing electrons, adhering to the octet rule.
For example, aluminum (Al) loses 3 electrons to become positively charged, reflecting its metallic nature and pursuit of stability.

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Test your knowledge of ionic compounds with these flashcards. Learn how metals and nonmetals interact regarding electron loss and gain to achieve stable electron configurations. Perfect for students studying chemistry concepts related to ionic bonding.