3.1.1 Atomic Structure Flashcards
Where are protons and neutrons found?
Protons and neutrons are found in the centre of the atom called the nucleus.
What can protons and neutrons also be called?
Nucleons
Where are electrons found?
Electrons surround the nucleus in shells/energy levels.
What are the relative mass and relative charge of a proton?
Relative mass= 1
Relative charge= +1
What are the relative mass and relative charge of a neutron?
Relative mass= 1
Relative charge= 0
What are the relative mass and relative charge of an electron?
Relative mass= 1/1840
Relative charge= -1
Define atomic number.
The number of protons in the nucleus.
Same amount of protons and electrons.
Define mass number.
Sum of the number of protons and neutrons combined.
What are cations?
Positive ions.
An atom that has lost electrons so there is more protons than electrons.
p>e-
What are anions?
Negative ions.
An atom that has gained electrons so there is more electrons than protons.
p<e-
Define isotope.
Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.
Are the properties of isotopes of the same element the same or different?
Isotopes of the same element have the same chemical properties because they have the same electron configuration.
What are the key differences between Thompson’s and Bohr’s models?
- The electrons are kept in the electron shells.
- There is a small positive nucleus with protons and neutrons.
Define ionisation energy and give an example equation using the first ionisation energy of potassium (K)
Ionisation energy is the amount of energy needed to remove a mole of electrons from a mole of atoms in the gaseous state.
e.g. K(g) —> K+(g) + e-
What are the three factors that will influence ionisation energy?
- Nuclear charge (number of protons in the nucleus)
Higher nuclear charge= stronger force of attraction between electron and nucleus= higher IE - Distance from nucleus
If e- is closer to the nucelus= stronger force of attraction= higher IE - Shielding
Less shielding= stronger force of attraction= higher IE
Why is the second ionisation energy of B higher than the first?
The second electron is removed from an ion that already has a positive charge.
EXAM QUESTION:
The following data shows the first seven successive IE energies of a period 3 element. State which element it is and explain your reasoning.
1st e- removed = 786.5 kJmol-1
2nd e- removed= 1577.1 kJmol-1
3rd e- removed= 3231.6 kJmol-1
4th e- removed= 4355.5 kJmol-1
5th e- removed= 16091.1 kJmol-1
6th e- removed= 19805.6 kJmol-1
7th e- removed= 23780.4 kJmol-1
Silicon
- The largest increase is between the 4th and 5th ionisation energies.
- The 5th electron is on the shell closest to the nucleus.
- The element must have 4 electrons in its outer shell.
Why is Li a bigger atom than Be?
- Lithium has fewer protons so it can’t pull its electrons as closely.
- Both atoms have the same number of shells.
- They have the same shielding.
- Be has more protons.
- So it attracts the outermost electrons more strongly.
Why is Li a bigger atom than He?
- Lithium has an extra electron shell and is further away from the nucleus.
- The outer electron is more shielded.
- The outer electron is less strongly attracted to the nucleus.
Why is Li a bigger atom than F?
- F has more protons, so there is a stronger attraction.
- Both have the same number of shells.
- Same shielding,
- F has more protons so it attracts the outermost electrons more strongly.
Why is Li+ a smaller ion than F-?
- Li+ atom only has one shell.
- Its electrons are closer to the nucleus and there is no shielding.
- So outer electrons are more strongly attracted.
Define an orbital.
A region within an atom that can hold up to two electrons with opposite spins.
Exceptions for electron configuration.
- Chromium = 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d5
- Copper= 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d10
- D block ions= First in, first out. Remove electrons from 4s subshell before 3d subshell.
Explain the trend in 1st IE across period 2 elements.
- General increase in IE across period 2.
- Across period 2 there is a greater nuclear charge.
- More protons, same shielding
- So there is a greater attraction between the nucleus and outer shell.
- The first e- from Be is removed from a 2s subshell. The first e- from B is removed from a 2p subshell. 2p subshell is higher in energy than 2s subshell therefore less energy is needed to remove an e- from B.
- The first e- removed from N is from a 2p subshell and is unpaired. The first e- removed from O is from a 2p subshell but is from a paired orbital. O has a lower IE due to electron pair repulsion, therefore less energy is needed to remove electrons from O.
