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Module 1 Flashcards

1
Q

When writing a chemical formula, which atom goes first?

A

The more metallic element.

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2
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Where are the metals found on the periodic table?

A

The left side.

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3
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What are the 3 rules for writing Ionic Formulae?

A
  1. Place the CATION before the ANION
  2. Balance the Charges
  3. Use subscripts to show the number of ions
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4
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What do Roman Numerals refer to when attached to chemical symbols?

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The charge. (III) = 3+

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5
Q

When balancing charges would you use subscripts or coefficients?

A

Subscripts.

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6
Q

What are the steps for testing pH?

A
  1. Add sample to distilled water
  2. Gently dip glass stirring rod into solution
  3. Touch wet rod to universal indicator paper
  4. Compare colour with pH colour scale paper
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7
Q

What are the steps for observing thermal decomposition?

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  1. Transfer sample to test/boiling tube
  2. Gently heat by waving blue flame of bunsen under tube
  3. Observe results
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8
Q

Name the following, referring to Copper (II) Nitrate.

Appearance
Solubility in water
Colour on universal indicator paper
Observation upon heating

A

Blue solid

Soluble - forms blue solution

Red

Turns to green liquid, then black precipitate and brown gas. Brown gas relights glowing splint.

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9
Q

Name the following, referring to Anhydrous magnesium Carbonate.

Appearance
Solubility in water
Colour on universal indicator paper
Observation upon heating

A

White solid

Appears Insoluble

Green

Colourless gas given off that forms white precipitate in limewater, making the limewater turn cloudy.

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10
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Name the following, referring to Magnesium Chloride.

Appearance
Solubility in water
Colour on universal indicator paper

A

White solid

Soluble - colourless

Green

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11
Q

Name the following, referring to Magnesium hydroxide.

Appearance
Solubility in water
Colour on universal indicator paper

A

White solid

Appears insoluble

Blue

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12
Q

Isotopes have different numbers of electrons. True or False?

A

False. Neutrons are different. (Different atomic mass)

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13
Q

What is the formula for Relative Isotopic Mass

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(Sum of all [% abundance x isotopic mass]) / 100

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14
Q

Atoms from which 3 groups are able to easily become cations?

A

1, 2, 3

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15
Q

Atoms from which 3 groups are able to easily become anions?

A

5, 6, 7

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16
Q

What are the maximum amount of electrons possible at the following energy levels: n=1, n=2, n=3, n=4?

A 
1 = 2e
2 = 8e 
3 = 18e
4 = 32e
17
Q

What trend in the periodic table applies to each period?

A

Each period number is the amount of electron shells the atom has.

18
Q

What trend in the periodic table applies to each group?

A

Each group number refers to an atoms number of valence electrons.

19
Q

What are the rules for Dot and Cross diagrams for ionic bonds?

(Always x 3)
(Never x 4)

A 
Always:
    Count the electrons
    Ions should have full outer shells
    Make sure that you put square brackets and charges 
    around ions
Never:
    Show electron shells overlapping
    Show ions being shared
    Remove electrons from inner shell
    Give metals a negative charge
20
Q

Give the chemical formula and charge for the following:

Hydroxide
Nitrate
Sulfate
Carbonate
Ammonium
A 
OH = 1- 
NO3 = 1-
SO4 = 2-
CO3 = 2-
NH4 = 1+
21
Q

What are the rules for Dot and Cross diagrams for Covalent bonds?

(Always x 2)
(Never x 3)

A

Always:
Show shells touching or overlapping at bond
Count final electrons to ensure each outer shell is full

Never:
Include a charge
Draw electron shells separated
Draw unpaired electrons in region of overlap

22
Q

Give the 5 steps for writing Ionic formulae.

A
  1. Write the name of the compound.
  2. Work out charge for positive ion.
  3. Work out charge for negative ion.
  4. Rewrite symbols. Put brackets around compounds.
  5. Swap and drop top numbers from top atoms to bottom atoms.
23
Q

What are the 5 steps for working out masses for Products and Reactants during reactions?

A
  1. Write the balanced equation
  2. Write down the given masses, underneath the equation above
  3. Find the Ar/Mr of each atom/molecule
  4. Divide given masses by Ar/Mr (Step 2 / Step 3)
  5. Treat these like ratios, and rearrange to find the unknowns. (Multiply top from one with bottom from other, then divide by final number to get unknown.)
24
Q

Give 3 reasons why most reactions are not 100% complete.

A
  1. Not all reactants react
  2. Some reactant is lost in glassware during transfer
  3. Some other unwanted products may form
25
Q

Why is it problematic in industry that most reactions are not 100% complete?

A

Because it yields less of the desired product - meaning less can be used/sold.

Harmful waste is often produced (like CO2), which may damage environment.

26
Q

How can industry control chemical reactions to make faster production and more money?

A

By reducing waste products produced, and by increasing the rate of reaction turnover.

27
Q

Give the calculation for Percentage Yield.

A

(Actual Yield x 100) / Theoretical Yield

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