10SC3A1 - Chemistry

Structure of the atom

Charges:

Proton = positive

Neutral = no charge

Electron = negative

Subatomic Masses, Z, A.

Proton = 1

Neutron = 1

Electron = 1/1800

Z = number of protons

A = mass numbers

Metal form: anions or cations

Cations

Non metals form: anions or cations

Anions

Valence Electrons, Accepting and donating.

Valence electrons are transferred in ionic compounds through the donation of electrons from metals (forming positive cations) to non-metals (forming negative anions).

Ionic Compounds (+ Latice) (+Characteristics)

An ionic compound is a compound that is formed by ionic bonding. Ionic bonding occurs through a process called electron transfer, where one atom gives electrons to another. This causes one to be positive and the other to be negative, combining them together

Metal and Non metal bond together

Ionic compounds form giant 3D ionic lattice structures in their solid state. These structures consist of regular, repeating arrangements of alternating positive and negative ions, held together by strong electrostatic attractions that act in all directions. In the same ratio

-Charge cannot move about, → they are not good a conducting electricity

-They are hard but brittle

They have a neutral charge

Covalent Compounds

Octect Rule:

Tendency of atoms to prefer 8 electrons in their outershell

Covalent bond:

Forms when atoms share electrons in order to satisfy the octet rule.

Valency charge of a period table

Valence electrons and electron stability

Atoms gain or lose electron to achieve a stable electron configuration, valence electrons are electrons located in the outermost shell, possessing the highest energy level

Metallic Bonding

The atoms of a metal arrange themselves so that they are abled to slide over one anothe.

Metallic bonding consists of a regular, three-dimensional lattice of positively charged metal ions (cations) surrounded by a "sea" of delocalized valence electrons. These free electrons are shared among all atoms, acting as electrostatic glue that holds the structure together.

Link properties of metals to their structure

• High electrical conductivity → delocalised (free) electrons move through the lattice

• High thermal conductivity → free electrons transfer kinetic energy quickly

• Malleable (can be hammered) → layers of metal ions can slide without breaking bonds

• Ductile (can be drawn into wires) → same sliding layers allow stretching

• High melting/boiling point → strong electrostatic attraction between positive ions and delocalised electrons (metallic bonding)

• Strong/dense → closely packed lattice of positive ions

• Shiny (lustrous) → free electrons reflect light

Naming Ionic Compounds

State the cation first (Metal)

State the anion second (Non - metals)

Different States of oxidation (Polyvalency)

Metals can have different oxidation states as they can have multiple valencies, we represent that with roman numbers in parenthesis, so balance out the formula.

Polyatomic Ions

Other ions consist of a group of atoms with a net charge. Since these ions are composed of multiple atoms held together by covalent bonds

, they are called polyatomic ions.

They also participate in forming ionic compounds just like monoatomic ions, but they are held together by covalent bonds.

Four Types of Solids

-Covalent Network Substances

-Molecular Covalent

-Metallic Solids

-Ionic Solids

Describe the bonding structure of a covalent compound

Covalent compounds form when two or more elements share pairs of electrons so that each has a full valency shell

Covalent bonds share two electrons, one from each atom.

Molecular Covalent

• Structure: Atoms are covalently bonded within molecules, but the overall structure is held together by intermolecular forces

• Forces between molecules: Weak dispersion forces (and sometimes dipole forces / hydrogen bonding)

• Key idea: Strong bonds inside molecules, weak forces between molecules

Characteristics:

• Low melting and boiling points (weak intermolecular forces)

• Often gases or liquids (or soft solids)

• Poor electrical conductivity (no free charged particles)

Covalent Network Substances

• Structure: Atoms are covalently bonded in a continuous network (no separate molecules)

• Bonding: Strong covalent bonds throughout the entire structure

Characteristics:

• Very high melting and boiling points (strong bonds everywhere)

• Very hard and strong

• Low electrical conductivity (no free electrons or ions, except graphite)

Naming Covalent Molecular Compounds

State prefix only for the second element, unless required for the first element.

Identify whether the compound is a molecular compound first, this should be a non-metal with a metal.

List of prefixes

• 1 → mono-

• 2 → di-

• 3 → tri-

• 4 → tetra-

• 5 → penta-

• 6 → hexa-

• 7 → hepta-

• 8 → octa-

• 9 → nona-

• 10 → deca-

Grams to Mols

To convert grams to moles, divide the given mass of the substance (in grams) by its molar mass (in g/mol).

Concentration

How much substance is dissolved in a Solvent

Solute/Solvent

Solvent, Solute, Solution

Solvent: the substance that dissolves the solvent

Solute: the substance that gets dissolved

Solution:the mixture of solvent + solute

Molar Mass

Summing the average atomic masses, e.g H2o = 18.015

Molarity

Molarity = #Mols solute/ litres of solution.

Example 1.25M = 1.25 mol KCL/ 1 Litre KCL

Generalised formula for precipitation reaction

metal + non mentals, acids + bases

salt

How do you know if a product is soluble or insoluble?

What does aq? s? l? and g mean?

What do we do once the solubility has been checked?

Check the solubility table.

aq = aqueous, s = solid, l = liquid, g = gas

-Make sure to balance the equation by checking the charges

Acids vs Bases (Chemical Formula)

Acid has H+ and an Anion

Bases has a hydroxide (OH)- with a metal

Types of double displacement reactions:

Precipitation:

AB(aq) + CD(aq) → AD (aq) + CB (s)

Neutralisation:

Acid (aq) + Base (aq) → salt (aq) + water (l)

• Precipitation

• swap ions + check solubility

Acid–base

salt + water

Acid–metal

salt + hydrogen

Acid–carbonate

salt + water + CO₂

Electron Configuration - Elements properties

An elements chemical properties are controlled by its valence electrons

Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties because they have the same number of valence electrons.

It is to be filled clockwise, one at a time. Do not start pairing immediately.

Row Number

Column Number

1. How many shells it contains

2. Number of valence electrons.