Chapter 5: Chemical Bonds and Compounds Flashcards
Where do Valence Electrons exist?
In the highest occupied energy level
What do Valence Electrons control?
A elements reactivity
Octet rule
Atoms want to lose, gain, or share electrons in order to become neutral.
How many electrons are needed for a element to become neutral?
8
Lewis Dot Symbol
Shows the total amount of valence electrons in a element
How is the Lewis Dot Symbol depicted?
Dots surrounding a atomic symbol
What are ions?
Atoms with either a positive or negative charge
What are Cations?
Metal ions with a positive charge
Cations fulfill the Octet Rule by..
losing electrons
How many electrons are lost in Group 1A?
1
How many electrons are lost in Group 2A?
2
How many electrons are lost in Group 3A (Al)?
3
What is unique about a transition metals charge?
They can form more than one positive charge
What are Anions?
Non-metal ions w/ a negative charge
Anions fulfill Octets rule by…
Gaining Electrons
How many electrons does Group 7A need to gain, in order to fulfull Octets Rule?
1
How many electrons does Group 6A need to gain, in order to fulfill Octets Rule?
2
How many electrons does Group 5A need to gain, in order to fulfill Octets Rule?
3
What is are Polyatomic Ions?
Groups of charged atoms
Example of Polyatomic Atoms Include…
Nitrate, Nitrite, Bicarbonate, Hydroxide, and Cyanide
What is an Ionic Bond?
An attraction between oppositely charged ions
What is a Ionic Compound composed of?
charged ions
How does a compound form?
when a electron transfer occurs
Ionic compounds are always…
Neutral
What kind of structure is formed from an ionic compound?
Large crystalline structures
In a formula, which charged element goes first?
the element with a positive charge
In a formula, which charged element goes last?
the element with a negative charge
[ 2+ , - ]
Needs two neutral ions for every 2+ charge
[ + , - ]
[3+ , - ]
Needs three _______, for every _______
[ 2+ , - ]
How is a cantion named in a formula?
by the name of the metal
How is a antion named in a formula?
the name of the non-metal w/ an -ide ending
How are poly-atomic atoms named in a formula?
with an -ate or -ide ending
What do roman numerals depict in a ionic compounds formula?
charges of an ion
What is the name of NaCl?
Sodium Chloride
What is the name of K2S?
Potassium Sulfide
What is the name of AlBr3?
Aluminum Bromide
What is the name of MgSO4
MgSO4Magnesium Sulfate?
What is the name of CuCl?
Copper (I) Chloride
Ionic Lattices are…
an array of positive and negative ions
What is a Formula Unit?
the smallest amount of ions needed to form a neutral ionic compound
What happens in a Covalent Bond?
Electrons are shared between two non-metal atoms
What does a Molecular Formula show?
how many atoms are in a molecule
Dots =
unshared electron
Dashes =
Bonded electron
(1)
mono
(2)
di
(3)
tri
(4)
tetra
(5) penta
(6)
hexa
(7)
hepta
(8)
octa
(9)
nona
(10)
deca
How do you name a Covalent Bond?
1st element prefix + element name
* mono can be skipped
2nd element prefit + element - ide