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Electrons, Bonding And Structure Flashcards

1
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What are the blocks in the periodic table called?

A

S, d, p, f

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2
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How can you tell a covalent bond is present?

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Hydrolysed by water

Liquid at rt

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3
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How are electrons arranged in an atom?

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Around nucleus in shell.

Shell/sub shell/orbital

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4
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What happens to the energy of shells around the nucleus?

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Further away= higher energy

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5
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What is a principle quantum number and what is the notation?

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(n)

Measure of energy of shells

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6
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What is an orbital?

A

Region around nucleus that can hold up to 2 electrons

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7
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What is a sub shell?

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Orbitals of same shape grouped together

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8
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What is a shell/energy level?

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Different sub shells grouped together

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9
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Describe the s subshell

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Spherical shape

One orbital

2 electrons max

Starts in first subshell

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10
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Describe p subshell

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Dumbbell shape

3 orbitals (90 degrees to each other)

6 electrons max

Starts in second subshell

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11
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Describe d subshell

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Five orbital

10 electrons max

Starts in third subshell

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12
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Describe f subshell

A

7 orbital

14 electrons max

Starts in fourth subshell

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13
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What is spin pairing and what is it represented by?

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When two electrons are the same orbital (spin in opposite directions)

Shown by arrows

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14
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What are the electron configuration rules?

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Lowest available energy level filled first (aufbau principle)

One orbital has max of 2 electrons with opposite spins

Electrons stay impaired for as long as possible in each subshell (Hunds rule)

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15
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What is Aufbau’s principle?

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Lowest available energy level is occupied first

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16
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What is Hund’s rule?

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Electrons stay impaired for as long as possible in each subshell

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17
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What parts of the periodic table occupy s,d,p and f blocks?

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S= left

D= middle

P=right

F= bottom

18
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What do the s/d/p/f blocks in the periodic table signify?

A

Signify the last subshell with an electron in

19
Q

How does chromiums electron configuration end?

+why

A

3d5 4s1

Electron promotes from 4s2 to 3d4 to make 3D half full

20
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How does coppers electron configuration end?

+why?

A

3d10 4s1

Electron promotes from 4s2 to 3d9 to fill 3D

21
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Why is 4s filled and empties before 3d?

A

When empty 4s has lower energy than 3d.

When full 4s has a higher energy level than 3d

22
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What is an ionic bond?

A

The electrostatic force of attraction between positive and negative ions

23
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What are positive ions also know as?

A

Cations

24
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What are negative ions also know as?

A

Anions

25
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What is the structure of an ironically bonded compound ?

A

Giant ionic lattice

Giant=continually repeating units

Lattice =ions packed alternatingly

26
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Explain the melting and boiling points of ionic compounds

A

High

Strong forces of attraction between ions = lots of energy to overcome

27
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Explain the solubility of ionic compounds

A

Soluble in polar solvents = poles attract ions

insoluble in non-polar solvents (hydrocarbons)

28
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Explain the conductivity of ionic compounds

A

Good conductor of heat and electricity when molten or dissolved = ions free to move and carry charge

Poor conductor when solid = ions in fixed lattice position so cant move

29
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Explain the behaviour of ionic compounds when hammered

A

Brittle and easily cleaved

Layers distort when hammered, like charges align and repel.

30
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Define covalent bonding

A

The electrostatic force of attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the nuclei of two bonded atoms

31
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Describe the structure of a covalent compound

A

Simple molecule (one of to atoms)

32
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What is a lone pair of electrons?

A

A pair of electrons not involved in bonding

33
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What is a dative bond?

+ what is it also know as?

A

A covalent bond where both electrons come from one atom in bond

Co-ordinate bond

34
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In displayed formula what is a dative covalent bond shown as?

A

An arrow going from donating to accepting atom

35
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What is average bond enthalpy?

A

A measurement of the strength of a covalent bond (higher= stronger)

36
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Define metallic bonding

A

The electrostatic force of attraction between a sea of delocalised electrons and the positive nuclei of metal atoms

37
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Explain the melting point of a metal

A

High

Strong electrostatic forces of attraction between nuclei and sea of delocalised electrons, lots of energy to overcome

38
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Explain the behaviour of a metal when hammered

A

Malleable and ductile

Regular layers, slide over each other and electrons hold new structure in place

39
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Define ductility

A

The ability to form a wire ( drawn/stretched into wire)

40
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Explain the conductivity of a metal

A

Good conductors of heat and electricity

Charges (electrons) free to move and carry charge

41
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What metal is liquid at RT?

A

Mercury

42
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What does isoelectric mean?

A

Same number of electrons

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