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U1-2 - Atomic Bonding and Structure Flashcards

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1
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Name of group 1 in the periodic table

A

Alkali metals

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2
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Name of group 7 in the period table

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Halogens

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3
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Name of group 0/8 in the periodic table

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Noble gases

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4
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List the diatomic elements (there are 7)

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H2 N2 O2 F2 Cl2 Br2 I2

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5
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A proton has a mass of ….. and a charge of …. .

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mass = 1

charge = +1

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6
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A neutron has a mass of …. and a charge of …. .

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mass = 1

charge = 0

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7
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An electron has a mass of …. and a charge of …. .

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mass = 0

charge = -1

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8
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Atomic number

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The number of protons. Defines an element.

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9
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Mass number

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The number of protons and neutrons

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10
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Why are atoms neutral?

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Equal number of protons and electrons.

+ and - charges cancel out.

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11
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In the nuclide notation shown, 17 is the …

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Atomic number

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12
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In the nuclide notation shown, 35 is the …

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Mass number

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13
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What is a valence electron?

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An electron in the outermost electron shell (furthest from the nucleus).

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14
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Ion

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A charged atom formed when an atom has gained or lost electrons

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15
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Why do atoms form ions?

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To gain a full outer shell of electrons.

This makes them more stable.

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16
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Ions have the same electron arrangement as the nearest ….

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Noble gas

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17
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Explain why noble gases do not form ions.

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They already have a full outer shell.

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18
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The number of protons. Defines an element.

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Atomic number

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19
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The number of protons and neutrons

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Mass number

20
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A charged atom formed when an atom has gained or lost electrons

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Ion

21
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Isotopes

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Atoms with the same atomic number but different mass numbers.

22
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State the structure of noble gases.

A

Monatomic (exist as single atoms).

23
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Give the definition of a covalent bond.

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A covalent bond forms when two positive nuclei are held together by their common attraction for a shared pair of electrons.

24
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Draw a diagram, showing all outer electrons, to represent a molecule of ammonia, NH3.

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25
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Shape of a molecule containing 2 atoms

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Linear

26
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Shape of a molecule containing 3 atoms

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Angular

27
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Shape of a molecule containing 4 atoms

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Trigonal pyramidal

28
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Shape of a molecule containing 5 atoms

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Tetrahedral

29
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Atoms with the same atomic number but different mass numbers.

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Isotopes

30
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This type of structure is made of discrete molecules.

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Covalent molecular

31
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This type of structure is made up of thousands of atoms bonded together.

A

Covalent network

32
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Low melting point:

molecular or network?

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Molecular

33
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Very high melting point:

molecular or network?

A

Network

34
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Covalent network elements (3)

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Boron, silicon, carbon

35
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Very hard and unreactive:

molecular or network?

A

Network

36
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Structure of an ionic solid

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Ionic lattice

37
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Type of bond formed between two non-metals

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Covalent

38
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Type of bond formed between a metal an a non-metal

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Ionic

39
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An ionic bond

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The electrostatic attraction between postive and negative ions.

40
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Soluble in water:

covalent network or ionic?

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Ionic

41
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Conducts electricity:

covalent molecular, network or ionic?

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Ionic

42
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When can an ionic compound conduct electricity?

A

When molten or dissolved.

43
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The electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions.

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An ionic bond

44
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How do you calculate the number of neutrons in an atom?

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No. of neutrons = Mass number – Atomic number

45
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Are metal ions positive or negative?

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Positive

46
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Are non-metal ions positive or negative?

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Negative

47
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The charge number of an ion is equal to the element’s …

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valency.

(e.g. O has valency 2, and charge 2–)

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