atoms + reactions Flashcards
relative isotopic/molecular/atomic mass definition
weighted mean mass of an isotope/molecule/atom of an element relative to 1/12th the mean mass of a carbon-12 isotope
mole definition
the amount of substance in grams that has the same number of particles as there are atoms in 12 grams of carbon-12
empirical formula definition
the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound
what is the oxidation state of uncombined elements
0
what is the oxidation state of an ion
same as the chargewh
what are the oxidation states of group 1 elements in compounds
+1
what are the oxidation states of group 2 elements in compounds
+2
what is the oxidation state of aluminium in a compound
+3
what is the oxidation state of hydrogen in a compound + exception
+1
EXCEPT in hydrides where is is -1
e.g. NaH (metal+hydrogen)
what is the oxidation state of chlorine in a compound + exception
-1
EXCEPT in compounds with F and O where it would have a + value
what is the oxidation state of fluorine
-1
what is the oxidation state of oxygen
-2
EXCEPT in peroxides where its -1
compounds with fluorine where its +2
e.g. OF2
what effect does reduction have on oxidation state
it decreases
what effect does oxidation have on oxidation state
it increases
strong acids/bases definition
strong acids/bases fully dissociate in aqueous solution, product is 100% ions
weak acids/bases definition
weak acids/bases only partially dissociate
examples of strong acids
HCl
H2SO4
HNO3
examples of weak acids
carboxylic acids
benzoic acid