Core Knowledge Flashcards
What is electronegativity?
The ability of an atom to attract the bonding electrons in a covalent bond
What is the formula of a carbonate ion?
CO3 2-
Where do hydrogen bonds form?
Between H and bonded to O/N/F of one molecule and a lone pair of electrons on O/N/F of a neighbouring molecule
Give two anomalous properties of H2O resulting from hydrogen bonding
The lower density of ice compared with water
It’s relatively high melting/boiling point
What are the shapes of s and p orbitals?
S- spherical
P- dumbell
What is an orbital?
A region of space within an atom that can hold up to two electrons with opposite spins
How many electrons fill the third quantum shell?
18- 3s2 3p6 3d10
What is the definition of an alkali?
A substance that releases OH- ions in an aqueous solution
What is the shape and bond angle of a molecule with 3 bonded pairs of electrons and no lone pairs?
120- trigonal planar
What is covalent bonding?
The strong electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the nuclei of the bonded atoms
What is the first ionisation energy?
Energy required to remove one mol of electrons from 1 mol of gaseous atoms
What is metallic bonding?
The strong electrostatic attraction between cations(positive ions) and delocalised electrons
What is the trend in pH of Group 2 hydroxides?
They become more alkaline higher pH as you go down
Why do the boiling point of the halogens Cl2, Br2 and I2 increase down the group?
Increased induced dipole-dipole interactions(London forces) due to more electrons
What is disproportionation?
Oxidation and reduction of the same element