Organic Chemistry (Source: Madas) Flashcards
1
Q
Different forms of an element having the same
number or protons but different number of neutrons
(or have different mass number)
A
isotopes
2
Q
Suggests that only two electrons with opposite spin can occupy an atomic orbital
A
Pauli Exclusion Principle
3
Q
Suggests that electrons prefer parallel spins in
separate orbitals of subshells.
A
Hund’s Rule
4
Q
- filling order of atomic orbitals
- used to work out the electron configurations of all atoms
- based on a rough energy levels diagram of many-electron atoms
A
Aufbau Process
5
Q
Occur when more than one electron-dot structure can be drawn for a given molecule or ion
A
Resonance
6
Q
- weaker covalent bonds
- higher boiling points
- conduct electricity due to the presence of ions called
electrolytes
A
Ionic compound