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General Chemistry: Alchemy
Based on the book General Chemistry: Alchemy, and my notes
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9th Grade
01/05/2010

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An element cannot be _______ or __________.
Definition
an element cannot be Destroyed or Created.
Term
Atomic Number:
Definition
the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
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Average Atomic Mass:
Definition
the average mass of a single atom. Measured in atomic mass units (amu)
Term
Beryllium: 2 valence electrons
Flourine: 7 valence electrons
What is the compound(in symbol form)?
Definition
BeF2*
*the two is supposed to be subscript
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Chemical Bond:
Definition
An attraction between atoms that holds them together in space.
Term
Core electrons:
Definition
Electrons that are located in the inner shells, referring to the Bohr model.
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Covalent Bond Properties:
Definition
-Made entirely of nonmetal atoms
-Does not dissolve in water
-Does not conduct electricity
-Very hard solids
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Density:
Definition
The mass per unit volume (d=m/v)
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Element symbol for Magnesium:
Definition
Mg
Term
Element symbol for Oxygen:
Definition
O
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Element:
Definition
A unique form of matter that serves as a building material for more complex matter.
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How does knowing the number of valence electrons in an element help you when working with bonds?
Definition
They help predict whether an ionic compound will form
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Ionic Bond properties:
Definition
-Made of metal and non-metal atoms
-Dissolves in water
-Conducts electricity when dissolved but not when solid
-Brittle solids
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Isotope:
Definition
Atoms of the same element but have different numbers of neutrons
Term
Lanthanides and Actinides:
Definition
Lanthanides: rare earth elements
Actinides: most created synthetically
located in 6th & 7th periods
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Mass number:
Definition
The mass of an individual atom (isotope).
Term
Mass:
Definition
The amount of stuff or substance in an object. We measure mass by measuring weight on a scale or balance.
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Metallic Bond Properties:
Definition
-made of all metal atoms
-Doesn't dissolve in water
-Conducts electricity
-Bendable solids
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Metalloid:
Definition
An element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals; located along boundary between metal and nonmetal on periodic table.
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Molecular Covalent Bond properties:
Definition
-made of nonmetal atoms
-some dissolve in water, some don't
-doesn't conduct electricity
-tends to be liquid, gas, or soft solid
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Name 3 ways how the periodic table is organized
Definition
reactivity, number of protons, average atomic mass, metal or nonmetal, etc
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Name the four basic chemical bonds:
Definition
Ionic Bond, Network Covalent Bond, Metallic Bond, Molecular Covalent Bond.
Term
Name three compounds that have a 1:1 ratio
Definition
Potassium Iodide (KI)
Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
Magnesium Oxide (MgO)
Term
Name two reasons that the Bohr Model tells you about atoms.
Definition
Electrons only found around nucleus at specific distances in electron shells, &
Nucleus in center of atom
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Valence Electrons:
Definition
The electrons contained in the valence shell
Term
Valence Shell:
Definition
The outermost shell of an atom, referring to the Bohr model
Term
Volume:
Definition
The amount of space occupied by a substance.
Term
What is the "8" (octet) rule that helps us when predicting whether an ionic bond will form?
Definition
If the total valence electrons don't equal 8 or a multiple of 8 then an ionic bond doesn't form.
Term
When working with ions, atoms tend to ________ or________ electrons so it will have the _____________________ as the ____________ nearest to it on the periodic table.
Definition
When working with ions, atoms tend to lose or gain electrons so it will have the same electron configuration as the noble gas nearest to it on the periodic table.
Term
Why can't we create gold?
Definition
Because it is an element an elements can't be created or destroyed.
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Why don't noble gases regularly form bonds with other elements?
Definition
Their valence shell already holds the maximum amount of electrons so they aren't attracted to other elements.
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You can find the number of valence electrons by ____________________.
Definition
You can find the number of valence electrons by looking at the group number
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