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What occurs when a metal and a non-metal bond?
What occurs when a metal and a non-metal bond?
What is the charge of a positively charged ion?
What is the charge of a positively charged ion?
What type of bond is formed between oppositely charged ions?
What type of bond is formed between oppositely charged ions?
What is the shape of the crystal structure in ionic compounds?
What is the shape of the crystal structure in ionic compounds?
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What is the name of the negatively charged ion in the compound Lithium Flouride?
What is the name of the negatively charged ion in the compound Lithium Flouride?
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What is the term for the attractive force between oppositely charged ions?
What is the term for the attractive force between oppositely charged ions?
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Which diagram is used to represent ionic bonds?
Which diagram is used to represent ionic bonds?
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What is the characteristic of ionic compounds that allows them to conduct electricity?
What is the characteristic of ionic compounds that allows them to conduct electricity?
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What is the term for the bond formed when two non-metal atoms share a pair of electrons?
What is the term for the bond formed when two non-metal atoms share a pair of electrons?
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What is the term for the electrons that are shared in a covalent bond?
What is the term for the electrons that are shared in a covalent bond?
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What is the reason behind the extreme stability of noble gases?
What is the reason behind the extreme stability of noble gases?
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What is the Octet Rule?
What is the Octet Rule?
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What is the valency of an element?
What is the valency of an element?
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Which element has a valency of 4?
Which element has a valency of 4?
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What is the characteristic of transition metals that allows them to have variable valencies?
What is the characteristic of transition metals that allows them to have variable valencies?
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Study Notes
Nobel Gases and Octet Rule
- Nobel gases are extremely stable due to their electronic configuration, which includes 8 electrons in their outer energy level.
- The Octet Rule states that when bonding occurs, atoms tend to reach an electronic arrangement with eight electrons in their outermost energy level.
- Exceptions to the Octet Rule include:
- Elements close to helium, which tend to lose electrons to have 2 electrons in their outermost energy level.
- Transition elements (d-block metals), which do not obey the Octet Rule and can have more or less than 8 electrons in their outer energy level.
- Sulphur and phosphorous, which sometimes follow the Octet Rule, but not always.
Valency
- Valency is the number of bonds an atom of an element forms when it reacts.
- Valency can be found by identifying the number of electrons an atom must lose, gain, or share to get a stable electronic configuration (i.e., Nobel Gas configuration).
- Examples of valency:
- Sodium (Na) forms 1 bond.
- Oxygen (O) forms 2 bonds.
- Carbon (C) forms 4 bonds.
Variable Valencies
- Some transition metals have variable valencies, meaning they can lose, gain, or share different numbers of electrons when they bond.
- Examples of variable valencies:
- Chromium (Cr) can have valencies of 2, 3, or 6.
- Manganese (Mn) can have valencies of 2, 3, 4, 6, or 7.
- Iron (Fe) can have valencies of 2, 3, or 6.
- Copper (Cu) can have valencies of 1 or 2.
Ionic Bonding
- Ionic bonds are created by the transfer of electrons.
- Examples of ionic bonds:
- Lithium fluoride (LiF): Lithium loses an electron to become positively charged, and fluorine gains an electron to become negatively charged.
- Ionic bonds are formed between the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
- Cations are positively charged ions, and anions are negatively charged ions.
Predicting Ionic Compounds
- Ionic compounds are formed between ions, and the charge on ions can be used to predict the compounds they form.
- Examples of predicting ionic compounds:
- Sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃)
- Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂)
- Hydrogen sulfate (H₂SO₄)
Crystalline Structure of Ionic Compounds
- Ionic bonding does not result in the formation of molecules, but instead forms crystal structures in the shape of a lattice.
- Examples of crystalline structures:
- Sodium chloride (NaCl)
- Calcium fluoride (CaF₂)
Covalent Bonding
- Covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons between atoms.
- A covalent bond is formed when two non-metal atoms share a pair of electrons to attain the Nobel Gas Configuration.
- Examples of covalent bonds:
- Hydrogen molecule (H₂)
- Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Characteristics of Ionic Compounds
- High melting and boiling points
- Solids at room temperature
- Conduct electricity
- Soluble in water
Nobel Gases and Octet Rule
- Nobel gases are extremely stable due to their electronic configuration, which includes 8 electrons in their outer energy level.
- The Octet Rule states that when bonding occurs, atoms tend to reach an electronic arrangement with eight electrons in their outermost energy level.
- Exceptions to the Octet Rule include:
- Elements close to helium, which tend to lose electrons to have 2 electrons in their outermost energy level.
- Transition elements (d-block metals), which do not obey the Octet Rule and can have more or less than 8 electrons in their outer energy level.
- Sulphur and phosphorous, which sometimes follow the Octet Rule, but not always.
Valency
- Valency is the number of bonds an atom of an element forms when it reacts.
- Valency can be found by identifying the number of electrons an atom must lose, gain, or share to get a stable electronic configuration (i.e., Nobel Gas configuration).
- Examples of valency:
- Sodium (Na) forms 1 bond.
- Oxygen (O) forms 2 bonds.
- Carbon (C) forms 4 bonds.
Variable Valencies
- Some transition metals have variable valencies, meaning they can lose, gain, or share different numbers of electrons when they bond.
- Examples of variable valencies:
- Chromium (Cr) can have valencies of 2, 3, or 6.
- Manganese (Mn) can have valencies of 2, 3, 4, 6, or 7.
- Iron (Fe) can have valencies of 2, 3, or 6.
- Copper (Cu) can have valencies of 1 or 2.
Ionic Bonding
- Ionic bonds are created by the transfer of electrons.
- Examples of ionic bonds:
- Lithium fluoride (LiF): Lithium loses an electron to become positively charged, and fluorine gains an electron to become negatively charged.
- Ionic bonds are formed between the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
- Cations are positively charged ions, and anions are negatively charged ions.
Predicting Ionic Compounds
- Ionic compounds are formed between ions, and the charge on ions can be used to predict the compounds they form.
- Examples of predicting ionic compounds:
- Sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃)
- Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂)
- Hydrogen sulfate (H₂SO₄)
Crystalline Structure of Ionic Compounds
- Ionic bonding does not result in the formation of molecules, but instead forms crystal structures in the shape of a lattice.
- Examples of crystalline structures:
- Sodium chloride (NaCl)
- Calcium fluoride (CaF₂)
Covalent Bonding
- Covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons between atoms.
- A covalent bond is formed when two non-metal atoms share a pair of electrons to attain the Nobel Gas Configuration.
- Examples of covalent bonds:
- Hydrogen molecule (H₂)
- Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Characteristics of Ionic Compounds
- High melting and boiling points
- Solids at room temperature
- Conduct electricity
- Soluble in water
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Learn about the stability of noble gases and the Octet Rule in chemistry, including exceptions and special cases for certain elements.
