Structure and Bonding Flashcards

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Isotopes

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same number of protons, different number of neutrons (and therefore different atomic mass number)

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Atom

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Atoms are composed of electrons and a nucleus. The nucleus contains protons and neutrons.

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Element

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When a substance contains only one type of atom, it is called an element.

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Ions

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an atom or molecule with a charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons

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Electronegativity

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a measure of an atom’s ability to attract shared electrons

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Periods

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horizontal rows on the periodic table (number of electron shells in an atom of that element).

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Groups

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vertical columns on the periodic table (number of valence electrons in the valence/outer electron shell - exception transition metals).

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Atomic Radii

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the total distance from an atom’s nucleus to the outermost orbital of electron (decreases down a period and increases down a group)

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Ionic Bonding

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The strong electrostatic force of attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

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10
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Monatomic ions

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Ion formed from a single atom i.e Cl–> Cl-

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Polyatomic ions

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A group of atoms covalently bonded together, but the group of atoms as a whole has a charge.

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Ionic Property: Hardness

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Structure: Giant Ionic Lattice
Bonding: Strong electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions which requires a lot of force to break

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Ionic Property: High MP/BP

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Structure: Giant Ionic Lattice
Bonding: Strong electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions which requires a lot of energy to break

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Ionic Property: Brittle

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Structure: Giant Ionic Lattice
Bonding: Lattice arrangement of ions that, when a strong enough force is applied, the lattice may shift and like charges align and repel. This breaks the lattice.

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Ionic Property: Conductivity

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Structure: Giant Ionic Lattice
Bonding: To conduct electricity, there needs to be a flow of charged particles (ions). As a solid, ions are not free to move and carry charge whereas as a liquid/molten the ions are free to move and carry charge.

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16
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Chemical Equations

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Format: REACTANTS –> PRODUCTS

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17
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Aqueous state symbol

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Dissolved in water (Aq)

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18
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Solid state symbol

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(s)

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19
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Liquid state symbol

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(l)

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20
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Gas state symbol

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(g)

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21
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Sulfate ion

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SO4 (2-)

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22
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Carbonate ion

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CO3 (2-)

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23
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Alloy

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Mixtures of two or more metal elements

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24
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Common properties of metals

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Melting Points
Boiling Points
Lustre
Malleability
Ductile
Heat conductivity
Electrical conductivity

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25
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Metallic bonding

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Metallic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between cations and their delocalized valence electrons.

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26
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Metallic structure

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Giant metallic lattice

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27
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Metallic Property: High MP/BP

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Structure: Giant metallic lattice
Bonding: strong electrostatic forces of attraction between cations and the sea of delocalized electrons which require a lot of energy to break

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Metallic Property: Lustre

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Structure: Giant metallic lattice
Bonding: a sea of delocalized electrons exist within the lattice that are able to reflect light

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29
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What does malleable mean?

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Able to be changed shape (into thin sheets)

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30
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Metallic Property: Malleable & Ductile

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Structure: Giant metallic lattice
Bonding: strong electrostatic forces of attraction between cations and the sea of delocalized electrons which means the shape can be changed without the forces being broken

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31
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What does ductile mean?

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Ability to be shaped into thin wires

32
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Metallic property: Heat conductivity

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Structure: Giant metallic lattice
Bonding: Kinetic energy of cations (vibrations) and electrons (movement) is passed efficiently through the metal

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Metallic property: Electrical conductivity

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Structure: Giant metallic lattice
Bonding: Delocalized valence electrons are free to move and carry a charge.

34
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Displacement reaction

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a more reactive element takes the place of a less reactive element in a salt.

35
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METAL + DILUTE ACID –>

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SALT + HYDROGEN

36
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METAL + OXYGEN –>

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METAL OXIDE

37
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METAL + WATER –>

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METAL HYDROXIDE + HYDROGEN

38
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METAL + STEAM –>

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METAL OXIDE + HYDROGEN

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Electronegativity

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The tendency in which atoms or molecules pull electrons towards itself.

40
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Polar

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Uneven distribution of electrons

41
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Giant Covalent Lattice

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3-dimensional structure arising from atoms forming many covalent bonds.

42
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Examples of giant covalent lattice structures

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Graphite and diamond

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Giant Cov. Property: Hardness (Diamond)

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Structure: Giant Covalent Lattice
Bonding: Many covalent bonds within the structure which can withstand significant force

44
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Giant Cov. Property: Softness (Graphite)

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Structure: Giant Covalent Lattice
Bonding: Layers of carbon sheets with delocalised electrons between the layers. These sheets can slide over each other easily.

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Giant Cov. Property: Electrical Conductivity (Graphite)

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Structure: Giant Covalent Lattice
Bonding: Layers of carbon sheets with delocalised electrons between the layers. These delocalised electrons can move and carry charge.

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Giant Cov. Property: Conductivity (Graphite)

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Structure: Giant Covalent Lattice
Bonding: Diamond does not contain any free moving charged particles and so cannot conduct electricity.

47
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Intramolecular

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Forces within molecules/compounds.

48
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Examples of intramolecular forces

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  • Ionic Bonding
  • Metallic Bonding
  • Covalent Bonding
49
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Intermolecular

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forces found between simple covalent molecules.

50
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Examples of intermolecular forces

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  • Dispersion forces
  • Dipole-dipole forces
  • Hydrogen bonds
51
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Dispersion forces (temporary)

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Occur between all molecules and atoms due to the constant movement of electrons

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Dipole-Dipole forces (permanent)

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Attraction between polar simple covalent molecules.

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Hydrogen bond

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“extra-strong” dipole-dipole attraction between H-NOF of one molecule and NOF of a neighbouring molecule

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Solute

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the substance being dissolved

55
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Solvent

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is the primary component of the solution. It does the dissolving.

56
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Solution

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an evenly distributed mixture of atoms, molecules and/or ions including a liquid solvent and one or more solutes.

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Precipitate

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is an insoluble salt formed from two aqueous reagents.

58
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Spectator Ions

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ions not involved in a chemical reaction that remain in solution

59
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What does the term ‘giant’ mean when talking about a structure?

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An unlimited/undefined number of particles in the structure.

60
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What does the term ‘lattice’ mean when talking about a structure?

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A regular, repeating 3-dimensional arrangement

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Covalent Bonding

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The electrostatic force of attraction between two atomic nuclei and a shared pair of valence electrons between those atoms

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Covalent Molecular Property: Low MP/BP

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Structure: Simple covalent molecular
Bonding: Weak intermolecular forces exist between molecules which do not require a lot of energy to overcome

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Covalent Molecular Property: Does not conduct electricity

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Structure: Simple covalent molecular

64
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Test for metal cations

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Flame test

65
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Ca2+ ion flame colour

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Brick Red

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K+ ion flame colour

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Purple

67
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Na+ ion flame colour

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Orange

68
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Li+ ion flame colour

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Red

69
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Describe the test for ammonia

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add 3 drops of dilute sodium hydroxide solution
gently heat
if NH4+ is present - characteristic choking smell produced. The ammonia fumes turn damp red litmus paper or damp universal indicator paper from red to blue.

70
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Describe the test for carbonate ions

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add 3 drops of dilute hydrochloric acid
bubble gas through limewater
if CO32- present, limewater turns cloudy

71
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Describe the test for sulfate ions

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add 3 drops of dilute hydrochloric acid
add 3-4 drops of barium chloride solution
if SO42- present a white precipitate forms

72
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Describe the test for halide ions

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Add 3 drops of dilute nitric acid
then add 3-4 drops of silver nitrate solution

73
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Colour change when chloride ions are present

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White

74
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Colour change when bromide ions are present

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Cream

75
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Colour change when iodide ions are present

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Yellow