The Chemical Level of Organization

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What happens to the stability of an atom when its outermost energy level is unfilled?

The atom loses electrons to achieve stability.

The atom becomes stable and does not react with other atoms.

The atom remains unchanged in its reactivity.

The atom becomes unstable and tends to react with other atoms. (correct)

Which statement accurately describes the arrangement of electrons in an atom?

Electrons are organized into shells with specific maximum capacities. (correct)

Electrons fill the outermost shell first before the inner shells.

Electrons can occupy multiple shells simultaneously.

Electrons in the first shell can hold more than 2 electrons.

How many total electrons can the second energy level hold in an atom?

8 (correct)

Which atomic property is primarily determined by the configuration of the outermost electron shell?

Chemical properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the atomic number of Helium, and how many protons does it contain?

2 protons and atomic number 2 Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly reflects the distinction between mass and weight?

Mass remains constant regardless of location, but weight changes with gravity. Signup and view all the answers

How many neutrons does a typical oxygen atom contain?

8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor determining the mass of an atom?

The sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about subatomic particles is NOT accurate?

Electrons are heavier than protons and reside in the nucleus. Signup and view all the answers

What is the atomic weight of a chlorine atom?

35 amu Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the relationship between protons, neutrons, and electrons in normal atoms?

Atoms normally contain equal numbers of protons and electrons. Signup and view all the answers

Which particle is incorrectly paired with its property?

Neutrons - negative charge Signup and view all the answers

Why is the mass number not an accurate measure of an atom's mass?

It does not account for the slight difference between protons and neutrons. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes matter in relation to chemistry?

Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. Signup and view all the answers

What atomic structure is true for a chlorine atom that has an atomic number of 17?

Chlorine has 1 more neutron than its protons. Signup and view all the answers

What defines the atomic number of an element?

The specific number of protons in the nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements has an atomic number of 6?

Carbon Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates isotopes of the same element?

The number of neutrons in the nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What type of isotope emits radiation through radioactive decay?

Radioisotopes Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a radioisotope's half-life?

It measures the time required for half of the isotope to decay Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical symbol represents sodium?

Na Signup and view all the answers

How many natural elements are known to exist?

92 Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about atoms is correct?

An atom of an element always retains its identity in all chemical reactions. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes an inert element?

It has a filled outer energy level. Signup and view all the answers

What is true about a lithium atom's electron configuration?

It has three electrons, but only two can occupy the first energy level. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements is most similar in stability to helium?

Neon Signup and view all the answers

Which element is categorized as reactive due to its unfilled energy level?

Hydrogen Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond involves the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

Ionic bond Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes neon's electron configuration?

It features two filled energy levels, with eight electrons in the outer level. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is true of inert gases like helium and neon?

They have filled outermost energy levels. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes a covalent bond?

Electrons are shared between atoms. Signup and view all the answers

Which element is likely to be highly reactive based on its outermost energy level configuration?

Lithium Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method by which atoms achieve stability when they are reactive?

Gaining, losing, or sharing electrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of sodium losing its outermost electron?

Sodium ion is formed with a charge of +1. Signup and view all the answers

How does chlorine achieve electron stability in the formation of sodium chloride?

By accepting one electron from sodium. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary force that holds sodium and chloride ions together in sodium chloride?

Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic do the crystals of sodium chloride primarily exhibit due to ion interactions?

Highly structured arrangement resulting from ion interactions. Signup and view all the answers

What charge does the chloride ion carry after gaining an electron from sodium?

-1 charge. Signup and view all the answers

If a neutral atom loses two electrons, what is the charge of the resulting cation?

+2 Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the nature of ionic bonds?

They arise from the attraction between cations and anions. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an atom becomes an anion?

It gains electrons, resulting in a negative charge. Signup and view all the answers

In ionic bond formation, who is the electron donor?

The atom that loses one or more electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of an ion formed by an atom that has gained one electron?

-1 Signup and view all the answers

What kind of bond is formed when two hydrogen atoms share one pair of electrons?

Single covalent bond Signup and view all the answers

How does an oxygen atom achieve a stable electron configuration?

By sharing two pairs of electrons Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding carbon's ability to bond?

Carbon can form a maximum of four covalent bonds. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the three lines in a molecular formula?

A triple covalent bond Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule consists of a pair of nitrogen atoms sharing three pairs of electrons?

Molecular nitrogen (N2) Signup and view all the answers

What charge does sodium acquire after it gives up its valence electron?

Positive Signup and view all the answers

How many valence electrons does chlorine have before it gains an electron?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the electron configuration of sodium after it becomes Na+?

It loses its only valence electron Signup and view all the answers

What structure is formed by sodium and chloride ions in sodium chloride?

Crystal lattice Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic describes the achieved state of sodium and chlorine after ionization?

Completed outer shells with eight valence electrons Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chemistry and Matter

Chemistry studies the structure and energy associated with matter.
Matter is anything with mass that occupies space.
Mass determines weight in a gravitational field; weightlessness occurs with unchanged mass in orbit.

Atoms and Subatomic Particles

Atoms are the smallest stable units of matter influencing object characteristics.
Atoms consist of subatomic particles:
- Protons: positive charge, located in the nucleus.
- Neutrons: neutral charge, also in the nucleus.
- Electrons: negatively charged, found orbiting the nucleus, significantly lighter than protons and neutrons.

Elements and Isotopes

92 naturally occurring elements; more exist via nuclear reactions.
Each element has a unique chemical symbol, often derived from English or Latin names.
Atomic number defines an element's identity, indicating the number of protons.
Isotopes possess the same atomic number but differ in neutron count, resulting in different mass numbers.
Radioisotopes emit radiation through radioactive decay, characterized by half-life.

Atomic Mass and Number

Atomic weight indicates an atom's actual mass based on protons and neutrons without accounting for electrons.
Oxygen atomic number: 8 (8 protons, 8 electrons), mass: 16 (8 neutrons).
Chlorine atomic number: 17 (17 protons), mass: 35 (18 neutrons).

Atomic Structure and Energy Levels

Atoms typically have equal protons and electrons, maintaining electrical neutrality.
Electrons occupy energy levels or shells around the nucleus, with capacity limits:
- First shell: 2 electrons.
- Second and third shells: 8 electrons.
Atoms with incomplete outer shells are reactive; those with complete shells are stable.

Chemical Bonds

Inert elements (e.g., helium, neon) have filled outer shells and do not react easily.
Reactive elements (e.g., hydrogen, lithium) have unfilled shells and can:
- Gain electrons.
- Lose electrons.
- Share electrons.
Three bond types: ionic, covalent, hydrogen.

Ionic Bonds

Formed between charged ions (cations and anions) through electron transfer.
Cations are positively charged (electron donors), while anions are negatively charged (electron acceptors).
Example: Sodium (Na) loses one electron to form Na+, while Chlorine (Cl) gains an electron to form Cl-.
Sodium Chloride (NaCl) forms when Na+ and Cl- attract each other, creating a crystal lattice.

Covalent Bonds

Atoms share electrons to fill outer shells, forming covalent bonds.
Hydrogen atoms form H2 through the sharing of one pair of electrons.
Oxygen can form O2 with a double covalent bond through two shared electron pairs.
Carbon, with four outer electrons, forms up to four covalent bonds for stability.

Summary of Key Examples

Hydrogen: 1 proton, 1 electron, highly reactive.
Helium: 2 electrons in a filled shell, stable and unreactive.
Lithium: 3 electrons, 2 in the first shell, 1 in an unfilled second shell, reactive.
Neon: 2 electrons in the first shell, 8 in the second shell, stable and non-reactive.

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