Unit 2 Flashcards
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How does the size of a cation correspond to neutral atoms
- cations are smaller than neutral atoms
- greater zeff
How does the size of an anion correspond to neutral atoms
-anions are larger than neutral atoms
- smaller zeff so less attractive to nucleus so they can liv further away
How can you compare atomic size
- more electrons = bigger
- the same number of electrons than look at protons, less protons= bigger
When is a bond covalent
- when two atoms of similar electronegativity share electrons
- generally 2 nonmetals
- atom is bound to specific atoms
- when bonds are directional
When is a bond ionic
- when the bond involves a transfer of electrons
-the large difference in electronegativity
-between a metal cation and a non-metal anion
-metals lose electrons
-nonmetals gain electrons - when bonds are nondirectional
- when a 3d lattice is formed
How do you name a compound
- Swap charges on elements with each other.
- If the charge isn’t obvious put it with roman numerals
- if the charges are equal you don’t need to put them
When is a bond polar covalent?
- when the bond is a small electronegativity difference
- two nonmetals
-creates two bond dipoles
When is a bond non-polar covalent?
- no electronegativity difference
- perfectly shared
-between 2 nonmetals or C+H
What is charge
the number of protons related to the number of electrons
How do you tell the oxidation state of monatomic ions?
its the same as the charge
How does the oxidation state relate to electron density?
- Atoms with more positive oxidation states have less electron density
- atoms with more negative oxidation states have a higher electron density
How does bond order relate to bond energy and bond length?
- the higher the bond order the higher the bond energy and the shorter the length
- the lower the bond order the lower the bond energy and the longer the bond length
What is formal charge
the overall charge on a compound
How do you calculate formal charge
formal charge= valence electrons= nonbonding electrons- 1/2bonding electrons
What is a resonance structure?
an alternative Lewis structure depiction of the same molecule where atom connectivity stays the same.
- the number of electrons is the same but the electrons are distributed differently
- same valence electrons and connectivity
Which atom goes in the middle of a Lewis structure?
the least electronegative
How many bond domains are a lone pair?
1 domain
How many bond domains are a single bond
1 domain
How many bond domains are a double bond
1 domain
What is molecular geometry?
describes the shape of atoms in molecules
What is electron geometry?
shows the shapes of electrons around the molecule
What is the bond angle of 2 electron regions
180
What is the bond angle of 3 electron regions
120
What is the bond angle of 4 electron regions
109.5