S2.1 - ionic model Flashcards
What are anions and cations?
Anions - negative ions that have gained electrons
Cations - positive ions that have lost electrons
What is an ion?
Ion - charged atoms that have gained or lost electrons.
Why do metal atoms experience a smaller ENC?
Metals experience a smaller ENC due to increased atomic size due to the large number of shells and shielding so there is a weaker attraction.
Why do metal ions form positive ions?
Metal atoms form positive ions as they have low ionization energies.
How is sodium chloride formed?
One electron is transferred from sodium to chloride.
How does attraction between water ions increase?
Attraction increases with ionic charge but removing multiple electrons has an energy cost.
What ions can Na form?
Na+ and Na3+ readily but not Na2+ and Na4+
Why are anions more attractive with increased charge?
Anions are more attractive with increased charge as they readily accept an electron ti their outer energy level.
Why is addition of electrons harder with increased charge?
There is increasing negative charge of the ion due to increased electron-electron repulsion.
Why are nobles gases unreactive?
Noble gases are unreactive due to their high ionization energies and complete energy levels, so adding an electron would need to add an extra shell which would be lost.
What are properties of transition metals?
Transition metals have a wide range of oxidation states that is related to successive ionization energy patterns.
What happens when ions have a charge greater than +3?
Ions with a charge greater than +3 show a covalent character as they have a large charge density as they polarize negative ions and increase the covalent character of the compound.
Why is the formation of Ca3+ unfavourable?
3rd ionization energy prohibits further electron loss.
How can you determine maximum oxidation states?
The maximum oxidation state is reached when the linear pattern ends.
What is a polyatomic ion?
Ions made up of more than 1 atom that have lost or gained electrons.