3.1 & 2 Flashcards
How is the periodic table arranged
By increasing atomic no.
In periods showing repeating trends in physical and chemical properties
In groups having similar chemical properties
First ionisation energy
Removal of 1 mole of electrons from each atom in 1 mole of gaseous atoms
Metallic bonding
Strong electrostatic attraction between cations and delocalised electrons
Solid giant covalent lattices
Networks of atoms bonded by strong covalent bonds
Atomic radii across a period
Decreases
More attraction to nucleus
Greater no. of protons
When is the ionisation energy higher
With a smaller radius (higher nuclear charge)
Greater attraction
More energy needed
How do inner quantum shells affect the IE
Inner quantum shells shield the electrons from the attractive force of the nucleus
The more inner quantum shells
The greater the shielding effect
The lower the IE
When a molecule sublimates what bonds are broken
The intermolecular forces not the covalent bonds
Why is Mg harder than Na
No. of delocalised electrons
Charge on cations
Cations are smaller, so the charge density is even greater
Why is there an increase in mp and bp of metals from Gp 1 to Gp3
Increased strength of metallic bonding: The charge on the positive ion is greater More delocalised ions (1 in 1+ vs 3 in 3+) Smaller ions (greater charge density)
Properties of metals
Malleable
Ductile
High mp and bp
Good electrical conductors
Solubility of giant ionic lattices
Ionic lattices dissolve in polar solvents like water
Cations attract delta negative charges on the O molecule in H2O
Anions attract delta positive charges on the H molecules in H2O
Solubility of simple molecular lattices
London forces can form between molecules and non-polar solvents (hexane), weakening the lattice
Group 2 characteristics
Fairly high melting and boiling points
Low densities
Group 2 reactions
2 Mg (s) + O2 (g) —> 2MgO (s) Ca (s) + 2 H20 (l) —> Ca(OH)2 + H2
Second IE
X (g) —> X^+ (g) and e^-
X^+ (g) —> X^2+ and e^-
Why does reactivity increase down Group 2
Further from nucleus
More shielding
1st and 2nd IE decreases
Why does solubility and pH increase down a group
Mg(OH)2 —> Mg2+ and 2 OH-
Dissociation causes more hydroxide ions to be released —> more alkaline solution
Down Group 7
No. of full shells increase
Outermost electrons further from nucleus
Atomic radius increases
Forces in Group 7 molecules
London forces
More electrons = stronger London forces
What do halogens react to form
Halide ions
Are halogens reduced or oxidised
Reduced
Oxidising agent
Why does reactivity decrease down Group 7
Nuclear charge increases down a group
Atomic radius increases
Shielding increases (outweighs nuclear atraction)
Attraction between nucleus and electron decreases
Halogen less readily accepts an electron
Do halide ions get oxidised or reduced
Oxidised
Why is iodide the most powerful reducing agent
It wants to lose electrons
How does chlorine react with water
To form an acidic solution containing HCl and HOCl (chloric (I) acid)
Risks of chlorinating water
Cl2 gas is toxic
Chlorinated hydrocarbons may form (carcinogens)
Benefits of chlorinating water
Effectively kills many harmful microorganisms
Reduction in cholera and typhoid rates
Bleach
Formed when Cl2 is added to cold dilute NaOH solution
Active ingredient is sodium chlorate (NaOCl)
Cl2 (aq) + 2 NaOH (aq) —> NaOCl (aq) + Nacl (aq) + H2O (l)
Tests for halide ions
AgNO3 used to test
Silver halides are insoluble
Cl- (aq) and Ag+ (aq) —>
AgCl (s)
White precipitate
Br- (aq) and Ag+ (aq) —>
AgBr
Cream precipitate
I- (aq) and Ag+ (aq) —>
AgI
Yellow precipitate
What does AgCl dissolve in
Dilute ammonia
AgBr dissolves in
Concentrated ammonia
Does AgI dissolve
No
Colours with cyclohexane
Cl2 - pale green
Br2 - orange
I2 - violet
Order of identifying ions
Carbonate
Sultate
Halide
Carbonate test
Dilute nitric acid
Bubbles of gas, effervescence if positive
If you bubble CO2 through lime water it goes from clear to cloudy
Sulfate test
Add Ba^2+ (Ba(NO3)2)
Forms white precipitate if positive - barium sulfate
Halide test
Dissolve halide in H2O and add AgNO3
AgX precipitate colour if positive
Also test if dissolves in NH3
Ammonium test
Add warm NaOH and place on damp litmus paper
Turns blue
Why is the order of the ion tests important
BaCO3 (s) and Ag2SO4 (s) are both insoluble white precipitates but only BaCO3 would give off bubbles of gas so you’d automatically know
If you have a mixture of ions:
Do tests in same order
Keep adding HNO3 until reaction stops
Add excess of barium nitrate to ensure all SO4^2- form a precipitate - which can be filtered
Then test filtrate for halide ions
Why is dilute nitric acid used in the carbonate test
It does not form any precipitates whereas HCl and H2SO4 do
Direct measurement of enthalpy change
Q = m * c * delta-t Delta-H = -Q/n
Use n of moles that is not in excess
Hess’ law
Enthalpy is a state function, depends only on state
If a reaction can take more than one route and the initial and final conditions are the same, the total enthalpy change is the same
Catalyst
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being used up in the overall reaction.
Does this by providing an alternative route with a lower activation energy
Homogeneous catalysis
A reaction in which the catalyst and reactants are in the same physical state usually aq or g
Heterogeneous catalysis
A reaction in which the catalyst and the reactants are in diff. states. The reactant is usually a gas and the catalyst, a solid