C2.2 - Bonding Flashcards
What is the relative atomic mass (RAM or Ar)
the number of protons and neutrons in an atom (mass number). the unit for RAM are atomic mass units (a.m.u)
what is the relative molecular mass ( Mr or RMM)
the numebr of protons and neutrons in a molecule
what is the realtive formula mass (Mr or RFM)
the number of protons and neutrons in a formula
what is the empirical formula
the empirical formula is the simplist whole number ratio of each type of atom in a compound
how can empirical formula be calculated
empirical formula can be calculated from the number of atoms present or by converting the mass of the element or compound
what is bonding
bonding is an attraction between atoms in elements and compounds
what are some examples of metals
aluminium, lithium, rhodium, gallium
what are some physical properties of metals
metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. metals are dense, ductile, shiny and hard. metals have high melting/boiling points
what are some chemical properties of metals
metals form ionic compounds. metals lose electrons to form mwtal cations. metals react with oxygen to produce oxides. metals react with acids to produce salt and hydrogen
what are some examples of non metals
fluorine, sulphur, nitrogen,hydrogen
what are some physical properties of non metals
non metals are brittle when solid. non metals are poor conductors of electricity. non metals have low melting/boiling points. non metals are brittle when solid
what are some chemical properties of non metals
non metals form covalent bonds with other non metals, non metals form ionic bonds with metals
where are the outermost electrons found in metals
in metals, the outermost electrons are found between the positive particles
what are ions
ions are charged particles (positive or negative)
how do ions form
ions form when electrons are transferred from a metal to a non metal
what are anions
anions are ions with a negative charge acquired from gaining an electron or electrons
what are cations
cations are ions with a positive charge acquired from losing an electron or electrons
are metal ions positive or negative
metal ions are positive
what do non metal ions form
non metal ions form negative ions
what are ionic bonds
ionic bonds are the electrostatic forces of attraction that hold the ions together
how is an ionic bond formed
an ionic bond is formed when one or more electrons are donated by one atom or molecule and recieved by another atom or molecule
how is an ionic compound formed
When a metal element reacts with a non-metal element