2A The atoms and redox Flashcards
Atomic number
No. protons in the nucleus of an atom
Mass number
No. protons and. neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
Ion
Charged particle
Isotope
An atom of the same element with the same number protons and electrons, however a different number of neutrons with the same properties.
Relative isotopic mass
The mass of an atom of an isotope compared with 1/12 th of the mass of one carbon-12 atom
Why carbon-12
Exactly 12 amu and is pure + unreactive
Relative atomic mass
weighted mean mass of an atom of an element compared with 1/12 th of the mass of one carbon-12 atom
How to calculate relative atomic mass
[abundance x mass] + [abundance x mass] +[abu…] divided by the total abundance
How to work out relative abundance on a mass spectograph
[total height (cm) ÷ No. isotopes] x 100
Relative molecular mass
the weighted mean mass of a molecule compared with 1/12th of one atom of carbon-12
Relative formula mass
the weighted mean mass of a formula unit compared with 1/12th of one atom of carbon-12
1st ionisation energy
The amount of energy required to remove 1 electron from each atomic one mole of gaseous. atoms to form 1+ ions
Potassium: K(g) —-> K+(g) + e-
3 factors which effect 1st ionisation energy
- No. protons (Atomic number)
- The number of inner shells (Shielding)
- Distance from the nucleus to the outer shell
always talk about the nuclear. attraction.
Successive ionisation energy
finish.
s orbital
2 electrons