Chemistry Topic 1 - Atomic Structure and Periodic Table Flashcards
What do atoms contain
Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
What does the Nucleus contain
Protons and Neutrons
What is relative mass of Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
Proton =1
Neutron = 1
Electron = very small
What is relative charge of Proton, Neutron, and Electron
Proton = +1
Neutron = 0
Electron = -1
Why are atoms neutral
they have no overall charge because they have same number of protons and electrons
Why does an ion have an overall charge
Because the number number of protons is not the same as number of electrons so does not cancel out
What is Mass Number
Total number of protons and neutrons in an atom
What is Atomic Number
Number of protons in an atom
Define Element
Consists of one type of atoms
What is a Compound
Substances formed from 2 or more elements, held together by chemical bonds
What does making bonds involve
Involved atoms giving away, taking or sharing electrons
What happens in Ionic Bonding
Compound formed from a metal and a non-metal. The metal atom lose electrons to form positive ions and the Non-Metal gains electrons to form negative ion. The opposite charges of atoms means they are strongly attracted
What happens in Covalent Bonding
Compounds formed from 2 Non-Metals. Each atoms shares an electron with another atom
What is a mixture
Made up of 2 or more different chemical substances not chemically bonded
What can a mixture be
Elements or Compounds
What is Chromotography
A technique that can be used to seperate different dyes in an ink
What is a Chromotogram
The end result in chromotography which is a pattern of spots
What is Simple Distillation
A technique used to seperate liquids from a solution with very different boiling points
What happens in Simple Distillation (3 marks)
The solution is heated. The part of solution with the lowest boiling point evaporates first. The vapour is then cooled, condensed and is collected.
What is fractional distillation
A technique used to seperate a mixture of liquids from a solution with similar boiling points
What are metals
Elements which form positive ions when they react with non-metals
What are non-metals
Elements which form negative ions when they react with metals
4 Properties of Metals
Strong
Malleable
Great conductor of heat and electricity
High melting and boiling points
Properties of Non - Metals
Dull looking
Brittle
Not good at conducting electricity
low density