Chapter 2 - Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding Flashcards
How can you find the Atomic number?
of protons in the nucleus
(or periodic table’s BIG counting number)
How can you find Atomic mass?
sum of masses of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
What is atomic weight? What is atomic mass?
Atomic weight → average mass of an element icluding the percentages of their isotopes.
atomic mass → mass of just the primary isotope.
Electrons exibit properties of what two things?
particles, and waves.
in particular, momentum and interference
Electrons occupy ___ in atoms
energy states.
If both a higher and a lower energy state are unoccupied by electrons, which of the two states would a new electron go to?
The lowest state.
What is the general equation for energy states?
nlx
where:
n = principal electron shell of the atom
l = describes the shape of orbital
x = number of electrons in shell
What are the different azimuthal quantum numbers (l)? (put them into order)
s,p,d, and f
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how many possibilities are there for a s-orbital?
1
How many posibilties are there for a p orbital?
3
How many possibilities are there for the d orbital?
5
How many possibilites are there for the f orbital?
7
How many electrons can the s orbital hold?
2
How many electrons can the p orbital hold?
6
How many electrons can the d orbital hold?
10
How many electrons can the f orbital hold?
14
which azimuthal quantum numbers (l) will be in each principal quantum number (n) up to 4?
- s
- s,p
- s,p,d
- s,p,d,f
5,6,7…n → would be all be the same as 4
what are Valence electrons?
electrons in unflilled primary shells
Filled electron shells are more stable or unstable?
Do they require more or less energy to gain/lose electrons
are more stable and require more energy to lose electrons.
Using Aufbau’s princible state which sub shells would fill first up to 5 d
1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 4s 3d 4p 5s 4d 5p 6s 4f 5d
Which side & corner has the lowest electronegativities?
Is the top, or bottom of that side the lowest?
left side, bottom corner.
Which side & corner has the highest electronegativities?
Is the top, or bottom of that side the highest?
Right side, top corner.
List the three types of primary bonding from highest to lowest bonding energies.
- Ionic
- Covalent
- Metallic
covalent can be split into smaller sub-sections
List the two types of secondary bonding from highest to lowest bonding energies.
- Hydrogen
- Van der Waals
van der waals can be split into smaller sub-sections
Why do atoms want to bond together?
They want to obtain a stable electron structure.
How does an Ionic bond form?
To form, elements need a large difference in their ____
To have greater bond straingth you need _____
When a metal donates an electron, and a non-metal receives an electron
electronegativity
↑ the difference in electronegativity
For Lewis structure which side of the element name do you start?
Which way should you add electrons?
Right
Clockwise
How does a Covalent bond form?
To form, elements need a small difference in their ____
Bond straingth increases with ___
When 2 non-metals (including things on the staircase) share electrons in their s and p orbitals
electronegativity
the ↑ difference in electronegativity, becoming more ionic
Define Bond Hybridization.
The mixing (or combining) of two or more atomic orbitals which results in more orbital overlap during bonding.
What is the point of Bond Hybridization?
It allows atoms to have a larger amount of valence electrons, increasing covalent bonding capabilities.
Describe the process of sp3 orbitals in carbon.
- promotion of electron - the down spin 2s electron gets promoted to 2p up spin in a empty 2p shell
- sp3 Hybridization - the 2s up spin electron orbital moves up and the rest of the 2p orbitals move down creating a 2sp3 orbital
Describe the process of sp2 orbitals in carbon.
- promotion of electron - the down spin 2s electron gets promoted to 2p up spin in a empty shell
- sp3 Hybridization - the 2s up spin electron moves up and all but one electron orbital in 2p moves down creating a 2sp2 orbital
Describe the bonds in sp3 and name one example.
4 single sigma bonds.
Diamond
Describe the bonds in sp2 and what the bonding allows for. In addition, name one example.
1 sigma bond, 1 pi
bond which allows double bond formation
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Describe the bonds in sp and what the bonding allows for. In addition, name one example.
1 sigma bond, 2 pi
bonds which allows triple bond formation
C2H2 (ethane)
In VSEPR theory, greater repulsion of electron pairs shows…
higher energy and less stable electron pairs