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A1 - atomic structure, bonding and shapes and molecules Flashcards

1
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Definition of isotope

A

Atoms of the same element with different number of neutrons and different masses

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2
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Definition of isoelectronic

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Atoms with the same number of electrons

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3
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Definition of relative atomic mass

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The weighted mean mass of an atom of the element compared with 1/12th mass of carbon - 12

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4
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Definition of relative isotopic mass

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The mass of an isotope compared with 1/12th mass of an atom of carbon 12

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5
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How many orbitals are in an s-subshell

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1 - holds two electrons

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6
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What is the order of electronic configuration

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1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10

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7
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What is an orbital

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A region of space where an orbital usually is

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8
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Hunds rule about electron configuration

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Electrons prefer to occupy orbitals on their own and only pair up when no empty orbitals have f the same energy are available

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9
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What is the Aufbau principle about electron configuration

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Electrons are placed into shells starting with the lowest energy level first - each shell must me full before the next shell starts to fill

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10
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How many subshells in the first shell

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1

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11
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How many electrons can an s-orbital hold

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2 electrons

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12
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How many electrons can a p orbital hold

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6

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13
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How many electrons can d-orbitals hold

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10

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14
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What orbitals are in the first sub shell

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S

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15
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What orbitals are in the second subshell

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S and P

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16
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What orbitals are in the 3rd subshell

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S p d

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17
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What is the maximum number of electrons in the first shell

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2

18
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What is the maximum number of electron in the 2nd shell

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8

19
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What is the maximum number of electrons in the 3rd shell

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18

20
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Why are 4s subshells filled before 3d subshells

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4s subshells had lower energy than the 3D subshell

21
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Definition of ionic bonds

A

The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions in all directions

22
Q

What two factors determine the strength of ionic bonding

A

Magnitude of charge
Size of ion

23
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Why does a smaller ion have a stronger ionic bond

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More compact electrostatic density so stronger attraction between ions

24
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Why does having a larger charge on the ion mean a greater ionic bond

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Increased pull from the protons in the neutron has a stronger effect on the electrons drawing them closer and having a stronger attraction between ions

25
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What is the definition of a covalent bond

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The electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and a nuclei

26
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Definition of a dative covalent bond

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Where a shared pair of electrons has come from a single atom

27
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What is a sigma bond

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Bond formed by direct overlap of orbitals

28
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What is a pi bond

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Forms by sideways overlap of p orbitals

29
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What shape and bond angle is a molecule with 2 bonded pairs

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Linear - 180

30
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What shape and bond angle is a molecule with three bonded pairs

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Trigonal planar
120

31
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What shape and bond angle is a molecule with 4 bonded pairs

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Tetrahedral - 109.5

32
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What shape and bond angle is a molecule with 5 bonded pairs

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Trigonal bipyramidal
120,90

33
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What shape and bond angle is a molecule with 6 bonded pairs

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Octahedral - 90

34
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Why do bond angles decrease by 2.5 degrees when there are lone pairs

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Because lone pairs repel stronger than bonded pairs

35
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What is the shape and bond angle of a molecule with 3 bonded pairs and 1 lone pair

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Pyramidal - 107

36
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What is the shape and bond angle of a molecule with 2bonded pairs and 2 lone pairs

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Bent v shape
104.5
109.5-2.5-2.5

37
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Definition of relative molecular mass

A

Average mass of a molecule compared to 1/12tb the mass of a carbon atom

38
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Definition of Relative atomic mass

A

The average mass of one atom compared to 1/12th the mass of one atom of carbon

39
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Electronic configuration of
Cr

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1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3p5

40
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Cu electronic configuration

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1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d10

41
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Why can ice float on water

A

Solid water forms an open lactice where the water particles are spaced further apart making the ice less dense

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