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C3) Atoms, Elements, & Compounds Flashcards

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1
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define an element. [1]

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made of one type of atom

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define a compound [1]

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made of more than one type of atom chemically bonded together

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define a mixture [1]

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2 or more elements/ compounds mixed together that can be separated by physical means

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describe properties of metals [7]

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  • usually solids at room temp.
  • malleable
  • ductile
  • shiny
  • high melting & boiling point
  • high density
  • good thermal & electrical conductivity
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what is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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physical change = change in state
chemical change = atleast 1 new substance is amde

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6
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what is the difference in colour between anhydrous and hydrated forms of copper (II) sulphate?

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anhydrous copper sulfate = white
hydrated copper sulphate = blue

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what is the difference in colour between anhydrous and hydrated forms of cobalt (II) chloride?

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anhydrous cobalt chloride = blue
hydrated cobalt chloride = pink

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what is the mass number of an element?

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number of nucleons (protons + neutrons)

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how are elements arranged in the periodic table?

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in ascending atomic number

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10
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define an isotope

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atoms of the same element with same number of protons and electrons, but diff number of neutrons

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11
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why do isotopes have the same chemical properties?

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bc they have the same number of electrons in their outer shell

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12
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how do metal atoms form ions?

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lose electrons to form positive ions

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how do non-metal atoms form ions?

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gain electrons to form negative ions

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14
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describe an ionic bond

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the electrostatic attraction between positive metal ions and negative non metal ions

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15
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what type of structure do ionic substances form?

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giant ionic lattices

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16
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describe the properties of ionic substances [4]

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  • low volatility
  • high solubilkity
  • high melting/boiling point
  • conducts when molten / aqueous
17
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explain the high melting/boiling point of ionic substances.

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strong electrostatic forces of attraction between ions that requires a lot of energy to overcome

18
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explain the electrical conductivity of ionic substances

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able to conduct when molten/aquous bc ions are free to move and carry charge

19
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describe a covalent bond

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shared pair of electrons between non-metal ions

20
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describe the properties of covalent substances [4]

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  • high volatility
  • low solubility
  • low melting/boiling point
  • does not conduct electricity
21
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explain the low melting/boiling point of covalent substances

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weak INTERMOLECULAR forces that require a small amount of energy to overcome

22
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explain why simple covalent structures dont conduct electricity

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no free mobile charge carriers to carry charge through the structure

23
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name 3 covalent macromolecules

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  • diamond
    graphite
    silicon oxide
24
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describe the structure of diamond [3]

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  • giant structure
  • made of carbon atoms
  • each carbon forms 4 bonds with another carbon
25
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describe the structure of graphite [4]

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  • giant structure
  • made of carbon atoms
  • each carbon forms 3 bonds with another carbon
  • layered structure
26
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describe the structure of silicon oxide [2]

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  • giant structure
  • one silicon atom for every 2 oxygen atoms
27
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explain why diamond, graphite and silicon oxide have a high melting/boiling point [2]

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lots of strong covalent bonds that require a lot of energy to overcome

28
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why can graphite conduct electricity? [3]

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carbon atoms only form 3 carbon bonds so one valence electron is free and delocalised and can carry charge through the structure

29
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explain why graphite is slippery [2]

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  • weak intermolecular forces between layers
  • can slide off each other
30
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what is graphite used for

A

lubricant and a conductor

31
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what is diamond used for

A

cutting tools

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