Ions and Valency in Chemistry
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What is the term used for a positively charged atom or group of atoms?

  • Anion
  • Electron
  • Cation (correct)
  • Ion

How many electron pairs are involved in a triple covalent bond?

  • Three (correct)
  • Two
  • One
  • Four

What is the combining capacity of an element referred to as?

  • Molecule
  • Valency (correct)
  • Charge
  • Mass number

Which type of bond is formed by the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

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What is the term for a symbolic representation of one molecule of an element or compound?

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What is the valency of chlorine when it forms hydrogen chloride (HCl)?

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How many hydrogen atoms are needed to form one molecule of water (H2O)?

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What type of ion is formed when an atom loses electrons?

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Which ion has a valency of +2?

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What type of bond is formed by the complete transfer of an electron from one atom to another?

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Which type of bond is formed by the mutual sharing of two electron pairs between bonded atoms?

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Which of the following compounds is formed from the combination of sodium and sulfate ions?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl) is formed through which type of bonding?

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What denotes a single covalent bond in molecular structures?

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If the valency of nitrogen is 3, how many hydrogen atoms are needed to form ammonia (NH3)?

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In the formula for aluminium chloride (AlCl3), which element has a valency of 1?

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

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between cations and anions?

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What is the process of atoms combining to form chemical bonds primarily driven by?

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How many electrons are shared in a triple covalent bond?

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Chlorine gains electrons to form which type of ion?

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Which of these compounds does NOT contain a double covalent bond?

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Flashcards

Covalent Bond

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Triple Covalent Bond

A covalent bond in which three electron pairs are shared between atoms.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed by the complete transfer of electrons between atoms.

Ion

A charged atom or group of atoms.

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Valency

The combining capacity of an element.

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Valency of Chlorine

Chlorine's combining power is 1, meaning it combines with one hydrogen atom.

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Valency of Oxygen

Oxygen's combining power is 2, meaning it combines with two hydrogen atoms.

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Sodium Sulphate Formula

Sodium sulphate's chemical formula is Naâ‚‚SOâ‚„.

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Aluminium Chloride Formula

Aluminium chloride's chemical formula is AlCl₃.

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Chemical Bond

A force of attraction between atoms that holds them together in a substance.

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Atom Stability

Atoms become stable by having 8 electrons or 2 electrons in their outermost shell.

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Writing Chemical Formulas (Ionic)

Write the positive ion first, then the negative ion. Cross the charges (valencies) and simplify.

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Single Covalent Bond

A covalent bond formed by the sharing of one pair of electrons between two atoms.

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Double Covalent Bond

A covalent bond formed by the sharing of two pairs of electrons between two atoms.

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What is a covalent bond?

A chemical bond formed by mutual sharing of electrons between two atoms.

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How are ions formed?

Ions are formed by the gain or loss of electrons. Atoms gain electrons to become negatively charged anions, while atoms lose electrons to become positively charged cations.

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Study Notes

Ions

  • An atom with a completely filled outermost electron shell is stable.
  • Atoms with incomplete outer shells are unstable and can gain or lose electrons to become stable ions.
  • Positively charged ions are called cations (lose electrons).
  • Negatively charged ions are called anions (gain electrons).

Valency

  • Atoms, except noble gases, have unstable electron configurations.
  • They combine to gain stability, forming molecules/formula units.
  • Valency is an atom's combining capacity.
  • Valency is the number of hydrogen atoms that can combine or displace an atom of another element.
  • Hydrogen's valency is 1.
  • Valency of an element is shown in its chemical formula.

Chemical Formulas

  • Chemical formulas represent the atoms in a molecule or formula unit.
  • Symbols show the type of atoms.
  • Subscripts show the number of each type of atom.
  • Example: Hâ‚‚O (two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom).

How to Write Chemical Formulas

  • For ionic compounds, write the symbols of the positively and negatively charged ions side by side, then cross the valencies.
  • If valencies are equal, they cancel out.

Chemical Bonds

  • Atoms attain stability by having 2 or 8 electrons in their outermost shell (like noble gases).
  • A chemical bond is the attractive force holding atoms together in a substance.
  • Three types of bonds: ionic, covalent (single, double, triple).
  • Ionic bonds: complete electron transfer between atoms, forming ions (oppositely charged).
  • Covalent bonds: mutual electron sharing between atoms. Single bonds share one pair, double two pairs, and triple three pairs.

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This quiz covers the concepts of ions and valency, including the stability of atoms in relation to their electron configurations. You will learn about cations and anions, how valency affects the combining capacity of elements, and how to write chemical formulas accurately. Test your knowledge on these fundamental chemistry topics!

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