2.1.1 Atomic structure and isotopes Flashcards
definition for relative isotopic mass
the mass of an atom of a single isotope relative to the 1/12th of a carbon 12 atom
definition of relative atomic mass
the weighted mean mass of an atom of an element relative to the 1/12th of a carbon 12 atom, talking into account isotopic abundance
equation for RAM
(iso 1 x abun) + (iso 2 x abun)
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hydroxide ion formula
OH-
nítrate ion formula
NO3-
sulphate ion formula
SO4^2-
carbonate ion formula
CO3^2-
method for writing ionic equations
separate the aqueous compounds into its ions
balance equation fully
remove spectator ions
rewrite equation without the spectator ions
how many electrons can the first electron shell hold
2 electrons
how many electrons can the second electron shell hold
8 electrons
how many electrons can the third electron shell hold
18 electrons
how many electrons can the fourth electron shell hold
32 electrons
definition of an orbital
regions of space around the nucleus that can hold two electrons with opposite spin
what shape is an s orbital
sphere shape
what shape is a p orbital
a dumbell shape (figure of 8)