Atomic nucleus — contents?
Protons and neutrons.
Isotopes — same?
Same element, different neutrons.
Mass number — sum?
Protons plus neutrons.
Atomic number — equals?
Number of protons.
Electron count — in a neutral atom?
Equal to protons.
Periodic table — group number?
Number of outer-shell electrons.
Electron configuration — role?
Determines an element's chemical properties.
Group 1 metals — trend?
Reactivity increases down the group.
Group 7 halogens — trend?
Reactivity decreases down the group.
Electron shell capacity — pattern?
2, 8, 8, 18, ... electrons.
Ionic compounds — definition?
Compounds formed from positive and negative ions.
Ionic formula — neutrality?
Total positive charge equals total negative charge.
Roman numeral — role?
Indicates metal's positive charge in formulas.
Balancing equations — method?
Adjust coefficients to match atom counts.
Ionic test — purpose?
Identify ions via flame colour or precipitate.
Relative atomic mass — definition?
Weighted average mass of an atom.
Molecular mass — role?
Sum of atomic masses in a molecule.
Ar calculation — isotopic abundance?
Weighted average using isotope percentages.
Mass number — protons and neutrons?
Total protons plus neutrons in nucleus.
Molecular mass — units?
Atomic mass units (amu) or unified atomic mass units.
Chemical equations — definition?
Representations of reactions with symbols and formulas.
Balancing equations — purpose?
To ensure equal atoms of each element on both sides.
Coefficients — role?
Adjust numbers to balance the equation.
Subscripts — function?
Indicate the number of atoms within a molecule.
Unbalanced equation — issue?
Atoms are not equal on both sides.
Group 1 metals — reactivity trend?
Reactivity increases down the group.
Group 7 halogens — reactivity trend?
Reactivity decreases down the group.
Group 1 metals — flame colour?
Lithium: crimson, Sodium: yellow, Potassium: lilac.
Group 7 halogens — physical states at 20°C?
Chlorine: gas, Bromine: liquid, Iodine: solid.
Displacement in Group 7 — example?
More reactive halogen displaces less reactive one, e.g., Cl2 + 2NaBr → Br2 + 2NaCl.
Ionic tests — purpose?
Identify ions via flame and precipitate tests.
Flame colours — lithium?
Crimson red flame.
Flame colours — sodium?
Yellow-orange flame.
Silver nitrate test — halides?
Precipitate forms: Cl- (white), Br- (cream), I- (yellow).
Flame test — potassium?
Lilac flame colour.
Noble gases — definition?
Inert, unreactive Group 0 elements.
Uses of helium?
Lifting gases in balloons and MRI cooling.
Noble gases — reactivity?
Very low, they rarely form compounds.
Argon — common use?
Welding inert atmosphere.
Noble gases — why inert?
Full outer electron shells prevent reactions.
Pon a prueba tus conocimientos con 16 preguntas sobre Introduction to Atomic and Periodic Chemistry.
1. Which statement correctly describes how reactivity changes in Group 1 metals as you move down the group?
2. What does the period number of an element tell you?
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