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valence electron

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electrons in the highest energy level of an element’s atoms

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cations

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positively charged; loses valence electrons

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anions

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negatively charged; gains valence electrons

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how to find the number of valence electrons in an element?

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look at its group number

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electron dot structure

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diagrams that show valence electrons for atoms of an element as dots

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electron dot structure

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diagrams that show valence electrons for atoms of an element as dots

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the octet rule

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states that in forming compounds, atoms tend to achieve the electron configuration of a noble gas (8 valence electrons)

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the octet rule

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states that in forming compounds, atoms tend to achieve the electron configuration of a noble gas (8 valence electrons)

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metals….

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tend to lose valence electrons (+ charge)

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non metals…

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tend to gain valence electrons (- charge)

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sodium…= (2)

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non reactive; stable in water

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transition metals….

silver = example

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look at last two thingies of a transition metal’s electron configuration and determine how many valence electrons it would take to get to 8.

ex. Silver - 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p6 4d10 5s1 <– either lose 11, or gain 7!!!!

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what does an anion’s name end with?

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  • ide

ex. Na + Cl = sodium chlorIDE

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Halide ions

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ions produced when atoms of chlorine and other halogens GAIN electrons

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ionic compound

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compound composed of cations and anions

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ionic compound

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compound composed of cations and anions

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what is the charge of an ionic compound?

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electrically neutral, b/c the charge of the cations are equal to the charge of anions

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what is the charge of an ionic compound?

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electrically neutral, b/c the charge of the cations are equal to the charge of anions

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ionic bonds

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the electrostatic forces that hold ions together in ionic compounds

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ionic bonds

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the electrostatic forces that hold ions together in ionic compounds

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what attracts anions to cations?

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electrostatic forces

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what attracts anions to cations?

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electrostatic forces

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chemical formula

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shows the numbers of atoms of each element in the smallest representative unit of a substance

Ex. Sodium chloride = NaCl

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formula unit

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the lowest whole-number ratio of ions in an ionic compound

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formula unit
the lowest whole-number ratio of ions in an ionic compound
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3 properties of ionic compounds?
1. they are crystalline solids at room temperature 2. high melting points 3. can conduct an electric current when melted or dissolved in water
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coordination number
the number of ions of opposite charge that surround the ion in a crystal
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coordination number***
the number of ions of opposite charge that surround the ion in a crystal
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metallic bond
the forces of attraction between the free floating valence electrons and the positively charged metal ions
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how can you model the valence electrons of metal atoms?
as a sea of electrons
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properties of metals (3)
good conductors of electric current - b/c electrons can flow freely in the metal ductile and malleable - b/c of the mobility of valence electrons if an ionic crystal is struck with a hammer, positive with be pushed together (since they repel each other, the crystal would shatter)
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describe the crystalline structure of a metal
they are arranged in very compact and orderly patterns for spheres of identical size, there are many possible arrangements, the three most common ones are body-centered cubic, face-centered cubic, and hexagonal close-packed
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describe the crystalline structure of a metal
they are arranged in very compact and orderly patterns for spheres of identical size, there are many possible arrangements, the three most common ones are body-centered cubic, face-centered cubic, and hexagonal close-packed
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body-centered cubic arrangement (2) what elements? (4)
every atom, except those on the surface, have 8 neighbors elements that are in this arrangement: SODIUM, POTASSIUM, IRON, CHROMIUM, AND TUNGSTEN
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body-centered cubic arrangement (2) what elements?
every atom, except those on the surface, have 8 neighbors elements that are in this arrangement: SODIUM, POTASSIUM, IRON, CHROMIUM, AND TUNGSTEN
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face-centered cubic arrangement (2) what elements? (5)
every atom has 12 neighbors elements: COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, ALUMINUM, AND LEAD
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face-centered cubic arrangement (2) what elements?
every atom has 12 neighbors elements: COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, ALUMINUM, AND LEAD
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hexagonal close-packed arrangement (2) what elements? (3)
atoms also have 12 neighbors; the difference is the pattern elements: MAGNESIUM, ZINC, AND CANDIUM
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hexagonal close-packed arrangement (2) what elements?
atoms also have 12 neighbors; the difference is the pattern elements: MAGNESIUM, ZINC, AND CANDIUM
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alloys
mixtures of two or more elements, at lease one of which is a metal
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why are alloys important?
b/c their properties are often superior to those of their component elements
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most important alloys today?
steels
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principal elements in most steels? (9)
iron, carbon, boron, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, tungsten, and vanadium.
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properties of steel?
corrosion resistance ductile hardness and toughness
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substitutional alloy
when atoms of the components in an alloy are about the same size, so they replace each other in the crystal
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interstitial alloy
if the atomic sizes are quite different, the smaller atoms can fit into the spaces (interstices) between the larger atoms
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Who developed the octet rule?
Gilbert Lewis
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steels are what kind of an alloy?
an interstitial alloy
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steels are what kind of an alloy?
an interstitial alloy
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How many valence electrons does helium have?
2 valence electrons
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Non gases are...
Non reactive --> stable
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Ionization
Process of gaining or losing valence electrons / electrons
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What is the name of selenium as an anion?
Selenide
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Describe how ionic compounds conduct electricity
When melted, the crystalline structure breaks down and if a voltage is applied across this melted compound, cations will be free to roam to one electrode to the other and anions migrate to the other. This movement allows an electric current to flow between the electrodes through an external wire
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What type of alloy is steel?
An Interstitial alloy
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How do ionic compounds conduct electric current when dissolved in water ?
Same as when the compounds are melted except they are able to migrate around in the solution (water)
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Metals consist of... (cations and valence electrons)
Closely packed cations and loosely held valence electrons
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What holds metals together ?
Metallic bonds
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How do you explain the ductility and malleability of metals?
By the loose mobility of the valence electrons
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Why are ionic compounds brittle?
Because when it is struck with a hammer in crystalline form, the blow tends to push the positive ions close together and since they repel each other, the crystal shatters
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How are metals arranged?
In very compact and orderly patterns
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How do you explain the ductility and malleability of metals?
By the loose mobility of the valence electrons
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What kind of metals are crystalline? (2)
Metals that contain just one kind of atom It's the most simple form of all crystalline solids
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What is brass made up of? (2)
Copper and zinc
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How are metals arranged?
In very compact and orderly patterns
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What is Sterling silver made up of? (elements) (2)
Silver and copper
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What kind of metals are crystalline? (2)
Metals that contain just one kind of atom It's the most simple form of all crystalline solids
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Elements that make up bronze? (2)
Copper and tin
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What alloys make coins? (3) What are they called? (1)
Bronze, copper-nickel, and aluminum alloys They are called nonferrous alloys
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What is brass made up of?
Copper and zinc
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What elements make up cast iron? (2)
Iron and carbon
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What elements make up stainless steel ? (3)
Iron Chromium Carbon Nickel
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Elements that make up bronze?
Copper and tin
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What alloys make coins? What are they called?
Bronze, copper-nickel, and aluminum alloys They are called nonferrous alloys
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What elements make up cast iron?
Iron and carbon
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What elements make up stainless steel ?
Iron Chromium Carbon Nickel

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