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Level 3 Applied Science Unit 1 (Chemistry) 1
Level 3 Applied Science
UNIT 1:
Principles & Applications
of Science I
CHEMISTRY SECTION
Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Teacher: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Level 3 Applied Science Unit 1 (Chemistry) 2
Contents 1. The Periodic Table, Atoms, & Ions Page Vid # Done revised
1.1 Introduction to the atom 3 1
1.2 Elemental symbols in the Periodic Table 4 2
1.3 Introduction to the Periodic Table of elements 5 3
1.4 Making ions 8 4
1.5 Trends in ionic radius 10 5
1.6 Ionisation energy 11 6
1.7 Electron affinity 13 7
2. Compounds, Bonding & Intermolecular Forces
2.1 Introduction to bonding in compounds 15 8
2.2 Ionic bonding 17 9
2.3 Covalent bonding 19 10
2.4 Metallic bonding 21 11
2.5 Electronegativity 22 12
2.6 Introduction to intermolecular forces 24 13
2.7 Permanent dipole-dipole forces 25 13
2.8 Temporary dipole-induced dipole forces 25 13
2.9 Hydrogen bonding 26 14
2.10 Trends in melting and boiling points across a period 27 15
2.11 Trends in melting and boiling points down a group 29 15
3. Orbital Theory
3.1 Sub-shells and orbitals 30 16
3.2 Electron in box diagrams and electron configurations 32 16
3.3 Blocks in the periodic table 34 17
3.4 Ionisation energies re-visited 35 17
4. Balanced Equations & Chemical Reactions
4.1 balancing equations 36 18
4.2 Reactions of period 2 and 3 elements with oxygen 37 19
4.3 Reaction of metals with oxygen, water, and dilute acids 39 20
4.4 Redox 41 21
4.5 Oxidation numbers for transition metals and oxyanions 43 22
4.6 Reactivity series 44 23
4.7 Displacement reactions 45 23
4.8 Uses and applications of the substances in this unit 45
5. Quantitative Chemistry
5.1 Moles and masses 46 24
5.2 Moles and solutions 47 25
5.3 Moles and equations 48 26
5.4 Percentage yield 50 27
Questions 51
Checklist 54
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1. The Periodic Table, Atoms & Ions
1.1 Introduction to the atom
The atom consists of a central nucleus where p__________ (positively charged) and neutrons (neutral) are
found. In s__________ around the nucleus are electrons (negatively charged). Relatively, protons and
neutrons have a s__________ mass. So if we say the mass of a proton is 1 then the mass of a neutron is
also __________. Relative to protons and neutrons, the mass of an electron is so small that it is negligible.
You must be able to recall the relative mass and charge for each of the sub-atomic particles:
Particle Relative mass Relative charge Position in atom
Proton 1
Neutron
Electron
Most of the mass is found in the n__________ of the atom. Note that we use dots (or crosses) to show
electrons in shells. Up to t__________ electrons are found in the first shell outside the nucleus and
e__________ electrons in the next shell. For a neutral atom (one that has no charge and therefore is not an
ion), the number of positive protons e__________ the number of negative electrons. The atom shown
above has 7 protons and 7 electrons and is nitrogen. We can tell how many protons, neutrons and electrons
are in an atom by looking at the elemental symbols in the periodic table (see next section).
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Complete questions 1-2
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1.2 Elemental symbols in the Periodic Table
You can work out how many protons and neutrons are in the nucleus of a particular element when given its
elemental symbol along with its atomic number and mass number:
N
Atomic number: the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
Mass number: the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
For a neutral atom (one that has no charge and therefore is not an ion), the number of positive protons
e__________ the number of negative electrons. Therefore the atomic number also tells you how many
e__________ are present in a neutral atom. The number of neutrons can be found by s__________ the
atomic number from the mass number. Nitrogen has __________ - __________ = __________ neutrons.
Note that in the periodic table the average of the mass numbers, the relative atomic mass, is given, not the
mass number.
Cl
For example, in nature two i__________ of chlorine are found; 35Cl and 37Cl. Both i__________ have an
atomic number of 17, telling us that chlorine has 17 protons and also 17 electrons when a neutral atom.
The only difference between any i__________ of the same element is the number of n__________ and
therefore the m__________ numbers. The two isotopes of chlorine react the same despite having a different
number of neutrons and different mass numbers because they still have the same number of e__________.
Chemical reactivity depends on e__________ movement.
You might think to yourself that the mean of 35 and 37 is (35 + 37) / 2 = __________. But the relative
atomic mass (R.A.M.) is not worked out in this simple way – it considers the relative contribution of each
isotope. The symbol in the Periodic Table shows an average of 35.5. Because the average is closer to 35
this must mean there are m__________ 35Cl atoms present in a sample of chlorine found in nature and less
37Cl. So to work out the number of neutrons in an atom, you do not look at the relative atomic mass, as this
is just the average mass, but instead you look at the mass number given for that p__________ isotope.
Relative atomic mass: the average mass of an atom of an element compared to 1/12th of the mass of an
atom of 12C
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Mass number
Atomic number
Elemental symbol
35.5
17 Atomic number
Elemental symbol
Relative atomic mass
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Look at the definition for R.A.M. above – if you take an atom of pure 12C, only 1/12th of that atom is used
as the s__________ for weighing atomic masses. Atomic masses are weighed r__________ to 1/12th of
12C. The relative atomic masses do not have any units because they are only relative numbers.
Examples for calculating the number of sub-atomic particles when given pure isotopes:
Pure
Isotope
Atomic no.
(protons)
Mass no. (protons
+ neutrons) No. of electrons No. of neutrons
R.A.M in periodic
table
16O
32S
10B
24Mg
1.3 Introduction to the Periodic Table of elements
Identify the groups and periods. Remember that period 1 contains the elements H and He and is not the
row from Li to Ne (a common mistake)! Also identify how you can find the metals and non-metals.
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Complete questions 3-5 Research how you calculate
relative atomic mass, with at least
one example calculation shown
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The Periodic Table shows all of the chemical elements arranged in order of i__________ atomic number.
Elements are organised into vertical columns called g__________ and horizontal rows called p__________.
Period 1 contains the elements H and H__________. Chemical properties are similar for elements that are
in the same group because they all have the s__________ number of electrons in the outer shell.
The atomic number i__________ as you move from l__________ to r__________ across a period because
each element has o__________ more proton than the element before it in the same period. There are trends
(or patterns) that r__________ themselves each time you go across a period. For example, each time you
go from left to right across a period you go from metals to non-__________ and the atomic radius also
decreases. This repeating pattern seen by the elements across a period is called p__________.
Periodicity: the repeating pattern seen by the elements in the periodic table
The diagram below shows how the atomic radius d__________ across a period but i__________ down a
group. Add the missing electrons to the electron shells using the atomic numbers for the neutral atoms.
To explain trends in atomic radius (and other trends that you shall meet in this unit), the follow pneumonic
shall help you to re-call all of the factors that are responsible for the trends:
__________ C__________
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R__________
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3Li 4Be 5B 6C 7N 8O 9F 10Ne
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Across a period, the atomic number i__________ as the number of positive protons in the nucleus increases
by o__________ each time, so the nuclear charge increases. The increased positive nuclear charge each
time you go across a period means even stronger attraction on the electrons; the electrons experience
stronger nuclear attraction which draws them to be c__________ to the nucleus. Because the electron shells
are closer to the nucleus this means that the atomic radius has d__________ across the period. One last
factor is shielding. The inner shell of electrons ‘shields’ the outer shell of electrons from the positive
nuclear charge. The inner shell of electrons also r__________ the outer shell of electrons to be further from
the nucleus. Hence, the more inner shells of electrons there are in an atom the greater the shielding. Across
a period electrons are added to the s__________ shell, not a different shell. This means that there is the
same number of inner shells and therefore the same shielding across a period (and is not a big factor
affecting the radius).
Each time you go down a group however, there is an additional electron shell added meaning an
i__________ in radius. The greater number of inner shells also results in i__________ shielding. Therefore
the outermost electrons are l__________ strongly attracted to the nucleus with them being further away
with the larger radius, so there is w__________ nuclear attraction on the electrons. Note that the nuclear
charge does also increase down a group, and you may think this would draw the electron shells inwards to
be closer to the nucleus. However, the increased shielding and larger radius from more electron shells
o__________ the increase in nuclear charge, resulting in an overall larger atomic radius.
e.g. MODEL ANSWER: explain the difference in atomic radius between C and N.
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Complete questions 6-12
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1.4 Making ions
Cation: ion with positive charge
Anion: ion with a negative charge
So far we have only looked at neutral atoms, where the number of p__________ protons e__________ the
number of n__________ electrons. However, atoms can gain or lose electrons during chemical reactions
to form charged particles called i__________ in order to satisfy the octet rule. The octet rule states that
elements gain or lose electrons in order to have e__________ electrons in the outermost shell, like the noble
gases. The noble gases already have eight electrons in their outer-most shell and they are very stable,
existing as atoms only and do not form ions. E.g. Na+ has lost o__________ negative electron to leave
behind a positive charge; Cl- has g__________ o__________ negative electron and therefore has a negative
charge; N3- has gained t__________ negative electrons.
Below are examples of ions – careful when working out the number of electrons!
Atom/Ion Atomic no. Mass no. No. of protons No. of neutrons No. of electrons
14N3-
16O2-
23Na+
27Al3+
We can predict the charge that an ion of a given element shall form by looking at its p__________ in the
periodic table. You must learn the charges that elements from each group form.
E.g. sodium (Na) is in Group 1 of the periodic table and therefore only has o__________ electron in its
outer shell. To have a c__________ outer shell containing e__________ electrons, the sodium atom must
l__________ this one outer electron (electrons are negatively charged), which would result in a sodium
i__________ with a charge of +1 (written as Na+). All group 1 elements form +1 ions for the same reason.
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Note that group 4 elements do not usually form ions; they have f__________ electrons in their outer-most
shell and it takes too much energy to gain or lose four more electrons in order to complete the octet. Group
0 (also called Group 8) elements already have e__________ electrons in their outer-most shell and are very
s__________ atoms so they do not form ions.
The ions below are missing charges – predict the charges expected – remember to always check the position
of the element in the Periodic Table!
Mg2+ F N Al P Br Sr O Cs K
Li Cl S Ca Rb Ba I Cu Fe Mn
Draw diagrams to show the formation of the following ions:
i) Mg to Mg2+
ii) K to K+
iii) O to O2-
Complete questions 13-15
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1.5 Trends in ionic radius
You have seen previously that for NEUTRAL atoms there are trends in radius across a period and down a
group. The same patterns also exist with the cations/anions. But you must also know the comparison of
the radius of a neutral atom to the radius of its cation/anion across a period.
Down a group for cations and anions: the same trend is seen as with the neutral atoms; as more electron
shells are added down a group the ionic radius i__________.
Across a period for cations: the same trend is seen as with neutral atoms; across a period the radius of a
cation d__________. The cations have l__________ electrons to have the positive charge and across a period
there is a greater nuclear charge and ionic charge on the cation, attracting the remaining electrons even
more s__________ resulting in the cations becoming smaller.
But you must also know that the ionic radius of a cation compared with the neutral atom is s__________
because there is still the s__________ number of protons in the nucleus of that atom now attracting
l__________ electrons (electrons were removed to form the cation).
Note that across a period the cations are isoelectronic – they have the s__________ number of electrons.
Prove this by completing the electronic structures of the first three cations in period 3 of the Periodic Table:
Neutral atom electron structure Cation electron structure
Na: Na+:
Mg: Mg2+:
Al: Al3+:
Isoelectronic: having the same number of electrons
Na Mg Al
Na+ Mg2+ Al3+
Neutral atom
Cation (smaller)
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Across a period for anions: the same trend is seen as with neutral atoms; across a period the radius of an
anion d__________. The anions have g__________ electrons to complete the octet with a negative overall
charge, but with the extra protons across the period radius still decreases.
But you must also know that anions have a l__________ radius than the corresponding neutral atom because
the added electron(s) when you form the anion cause extra repulsion.
Across a period the anions are also isoelectronic – once again prove this by completing the electronic
structures of the first three anions in period 3 of the Periodic Table in the table below.
Neutral atom electron structure Anion electron structure
P: P3-:
S: S2-:
Cl: Cl-:
But how are the cations/anions made in the first place? There are two ways of forming ions; removing
electrons is the ionisation energy and adding electrons is the electron affinity (see next section).
1.6 Ionisation energy
First ionisation energy: the energy required to remove one mole of electrons from one mole of gaseous
atoms to form one mole of gaseous +1 ions
Because there is a massive number of atoms even in 1 gram of a substance, it is not appropriate to count
atoms in millions or even billions. We need a bigger quantity to count atoms - chemists use the mole:
One million: 1000000
One billion: 1000000000
One mole: 602300000000000000000000 or 6.023 x 1023 in standard form
P S Cl
P3- S2- Cl-
Neutral atom
Anion (larger)
Complete questions 16-19
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When we remove electrons from atoms, we measure the energy required to remove o__________ mole of
electrons from one mole of atoms in the g__________ phase. We can write equations to show the process.
Removing an electron leaves a p__________ charged ion after the arrow and we also show the electron that
has been removed. The state symbol for the gaseous phase must be shown.
Na (g) → Na+ (g) + e first ionisation energy = +496 kJmol-1
You do not need to remember the numerical values, only the trends shown across a period and down a
group (see below). For the example shown above, 496 kJ of energy are required per mole of electrons
removed from one mole of sodium atoms in the g__________ phase. The p__________ sign before the
numerical value shows that energy is r__________ for this process; energy is required to break the
a__________ between the electron and the positively charged n__________.
More than one electron can be removed in a stepwise process. For example, if you want to form a 2+ ion
then you initially remove the first mole of electrons from the n__________ atom in the gaseous phase to
form a +1 ion and then go back and remove the second mole of electrons from the +1 ion to form the +2
ion. Hint: if writing the equation for the first ionisation energy then you are going to form the +1 ion after
the arrow. If writing the equation for the 7th ionisation energy then you are going to form the +__________
ion after the arrow. A few examples are shown below:
Mg+ (g) → Mg2+ (g) + e second ionisation energy = +1450 kJmol-1
Al2+ (g) → Al3+ (g) + e third ionisation energy = +2740 kJmol-1
There are periodic trends in the first ionisation energy which can be explained using the pneumonic
C__________ which we met earlier. The answer is the exact same as used for explaining trends in atomic
radius. Across a period the first ionisation energy i__________ (there are some anomalies e.g. between Be
and B and also N and O – the reason for this shall be explained in the later section on orbitals). Down a
group the ionisation energy d__________.
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e.g. MODEL ANSWER: explain why the first ionisation energy for F (1680 kJmol-1) is greater than the
first ionisation energy for C (1090 kJmol-1).
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e.g. MODEL ANSWER: explain why the first ionisation energy for K (418 kJmol-1) is less than the first
ionisation energy for Na (494 kJmol-1).
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1.7 Electron affinity
Electron affinity: the change in energy when one mole of a gaseous atom gains one mole of electrons to
form one mole of gaseous negative ions
Cl (g) + e → Cl- (g) first electron affinity = -349 kJmol-1
When adding electrons to atoms, the negative sign before the numerical value indicates that energy is
r__________ (the opposite of ionisation energy). There are also the same general periodic trends in electron
affinity values as were seen with ionisation energy values. These can be fully explained using the
pneumonic C__________.
Across a period the electron affinity values i__________ as more energy is r__________ when nuclear
attraction for the electron is s__________. Down a group when nuclear attraction for the electron to be
captured is w__________ less energy is r__________. There are some anomalies. Look at the table of
electron affinity values for group 6 and group 7 elements below. You should notice that O and F do not
fully fit the trend going d__________ a group. This is because these atoms are very s__________ and placing
an extra electron in a c__________ area is difficult and there is significant r__________. This repulsion
lessens the attraction for the incoming electron resulting in a l__________ than expected electron affinity
value.
Complete questions 20-24
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Group 6 element First electron
affinity/kJmol-1 Group 7 element
First electron
affinity/kJmol-1
O -141 F -328
S -200 Cl -349
Se -195 Br -324
Te -190 I -295
Note that Group 6 elements can also have a s__________ electron affinity to form the 2- ions. Adding a
second electron to the 1- ion shall r__________ energy to overcome the r__________ force, as this time the
negative electron to be captured shall be r__________ by the negative 1- ion. The energy change shall
therefore be p__________ as energy is required to force the second electron into the 1- ion.
E.g. values and equations for oxygen:
O (g) + e → O- (g) first electron affinity = -141 kJmol-1 (energy released)
O- (g) + e → O2- (g) second electron affinity = +844 kJmol-1 (energy required)
e.g. MODEL ANSWER: explain why group 6 elements have a lower electron affinity than group 7 elements
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Complete questions 25-29
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2. Compounds, Bonding & Intermolecular Forces
2.1 Introduction to bonding in compounds
Atoms or ions can come together to form compounds. There are three main types of bonding; i__________,
c__________ and m__________. You can only determine the type of bonding present if you know where
the metals and non-metals are located in the Periodic Table of elements and also what the charges are on
ions from the position of the element in the Periodic Table – show these on the Periodic Table below:
Ionic bonding occurs between m__________ and non-metals (and also when there are molecular ions
such as NH4+ present in a compound). Two oppositely charged ions attract each other in the ionic bond.
Use the cross-over method to find the formula of the ionic compound.
The cross-over method for deducing ionic formulae
(i) Write the charge above each ion by checking the position of the element in the Periodic Table.
(ii) Make the simplest ratio for the charges.
(iii) Swap numbers and use them as a subscript for the other ion.
Example 1: what is the formula for aluminium oxide?
Example 2: What is the formula for calcium chloride?
Example 3: what is the formula for magnesium oxide?
Example 4: what is the formula for aluminium carbonate (carbonate is the molecular ion CO32-)?
Al3+ O2- → Al2O3
Ca2+ Cl1- → CaCl2
Mg2+ O2- → Mg1 O1 → MgO
Al3+ CO32- → Al2(CO3)3
*Use brackets for
molecular ions
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Covalent bonding occurs between two n__________-metals. Ions are not involved; instead the two non-
metals come together to s__________ one electron each via a single covalent bond. More than one
electron may be shared (a multiple bond) and there are also cases where the pair of electrons in the
covalent bond has come from only o__________ of the non-metals (dative covalent bond). Examples
of covalently bonded molecules are O2, F2 and NH3.
Metallic bonding occurs when there are only m__________ present; either a metal on its own or a
mixture of metals (an alloy). The negative d__________ electrons are attracted to the p__________
charged metal ions. Metallic bonding exists in e.g. Cu, Fe and the alloy brass (mixture of Zn & Cu).
The octet rule states that atoms with e__________ electrons in their outer-most shell are extremely
s__________ (apart from the first shell, where two electrons are required). The Noble gases (group 8
elements) exist as single a__________ with 8 electrons in their outer-most shell (except Neon, which has 2
outer electrons in the first shell only). They are therefore extremely stable (and extremely un-reactive).
What about atoms that do not have eight electrons in their outer-most shell? These atoms can satisfy the
octet rule by either:
- S__________ electrons with other elements until both have eight electrons (covalent bonding), or
- T__________ electrons until both have eight electrons (to make ions, ionic bonding).
We can use dot & cross diagrams to show the number and source of the electrons in a compound.
(i) Draw a c__________ to represent the outermost shell only.
(ii) Use d__________ to represent the electrons from one of the elements and c__________ to represent
electrons from the other element. In cases where there is more than two different types of element involved,
use a third symbol (and therefore a symbol key to tell the examiner what your chosen third symbol
represents e.g. a triangle, a square, the letter ‘e’ etc).
(iii) Covalent compounds: draw two o__________ circles and put the electrons being shared in the
overlapping region. Include those electrons not involved in bonding (l__________ pairs).
(iv) Ionic compounds: show two s__________ circles as ions, with s__________ brackets around the circle
and the ionic c__________ to the top right outside the brackets. The charge should be the same as the Group
number and you should also check the formula with the cross-over method so that both opposite charges
cancel out overall due to the correct number of each type of ion.
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Example 1: Draw a dot & cross diagram for chlorine, Cl2?
Example 2: Draw a dot & cross diagram for Sodium chloride, NaCl?
Note: All ionic compounds actually exist as a giant ionic lattice – see later. We do not have small molecules of NaCl; each ion
attracts the oppositely charged ion in all directions to form a giant ionic lattice.
2.2 Ionic bonding
Ionic bonding: the electrostatic force of attraction between two oppositely charged ions
Ionic bonding occurs when you have a mixture of m__________ and non-metals bonded together. The
Metal l__________ electrons to form a positively charged ion and the non-metal g__________ electrons to
form n__________ ions. After electrons have been transferred to give two ions with a stable octet these
oppositely charged ions then a__________ each other. Electrostatic attraction is the force experienced by
oppositely charged particles and holds particles strongly together. You must also use the cross-over method
to find the formula of the ionic compound.
Name of ionic
compound
Sodium fluoride Magnesium
fluoride
Aluminium
chloride
Magnesium
phosphide
Cross-over
working
Formula of
ionic compound
Cl X
Cl
Two non-metals, so the bonding is covalent.
Draw two overlapping circles.
Each Cl atom has 7 electrons in its outer-most shell (group 7). If
each Cl atom contributed one electron to the shared area then
each Cl atom would now have access to 8 electrons, satisfying the
octet rule.
Use dots to represent the electrons in one Cl atom and crosses to
represent electrons in the second Cl atom.
X X
X X
X X
Na X
Cl
- + A metal and a non-metal, so the bonding is ionic.
Draw two separate circles with square brackets.
Na is a Group 1 metal. It forms +1 ions. Cl is a Group
7 non-metal. It can accept the electron that the Na
wants to lose so that both now have 8 electrons to
satisfy the octet rule. The Cl now has a charge of -1.
In the example, the dots represent the 7 electrons in Cl
and the cross represents the electron gained from Na.
Complete question 30
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When drawing dot and cross diagrams you must draw separate circles as ions; the charge on each ion can
be predicted by looking at the position of the element in the Periodic Table. Also ensure that you have the
correct number of each type of ion drawn out by using the cross-over method to work out the correct
formula.
You may also be asked to calculate the relative formula mass for an ionic compound. The relative formula
mass is the sum of the relative atomic masses for each element in the formula. There are no units for
relative formula mass; the numbers are simply relative to 12C.
Draw dot & cross diagrams for the following and also calculate the relative formula mass for each
compound given below.
(i) sodium fluoride, NaF
R.F.M ……………
(ii) magnesium chloride, MgCl2
R.F.M ……………
(iii) aluminium oxide, Al2O3
R.F.M ……………
(iv) Barium oxide, BaO
R.F.M ……………
(v) Calcium sulphide, CaS
R.F.M ……………
(vi) Barium nitride, Ba3N2
R.F.M ……………
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Remember that ionic compounds do not exists as simple molecules. Each ion attracts the oppositely
charged ion in all d__________ resulting in a giant ionic l__________, which is a regular arrangement of
positive and negative ions. E.g. the giant ionic lattice structure of NaCl:
Finally, the strength of the electrostatic force and therefore the i__________ bond depends on:
(i) the ionic charge: a bigger ionic charge results in a s__________ force of attraction
(ii) ionic radius: a larger radius (e.g. when you have more shells of electrons) means the ionic charge is
spread over a l__________ surface area, resulting in a w__________ attraction for the oppositely charged ion
compared with a smaller radius.
2.3 Covalent bonding
Covalent bond: a shared pair of electrons
Dative covalent bond: a shared pair of electrons and both electrons have come from the same atom
Covalent bonding occurs between two non-metals where the atoms come together to share a p__________
of electrons to form a molecule. This is drawn with overlapping circles and the shared pair of electrons in
the covalent bond shown in the overlapped area. One pair of electrons in total in the shared area results in
a s__________ bond, two pairs of electrons a d__________ bond and three pairs of electrons a t__________
bond. The term ‘relative molecular mass’ is used for covalently bonded compounds as these do exist as
m__________. ‘Relative formula mass’ was used for ionic compounds which do n__________ exist as
molecules.
Where b__________ electrons have come from the s__________ atom, a d__________ covalent bond is
formed. An example is in the reaction of NH3 with a H+ ion to form the molecular ion NH4+.
Na+ Na+ Na+
Na+ Na+ Na+
Na+ Na+ Na+
Na+
Na+ Na+
Na+
Cl – Na+ Cl –
Cl –
Cl –
Draw in an exam as:
Complete questions 31-32
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Draw dot & cross diagrams for the following and also calculate the relative molecular mass (covalent
compounds exit as MOLECULES) for each compound given below. Remember to include all lone pairs.
(i) hydrogen, H2
R.M.M ……………
(ii) chlorine, Cl2
R.M.M ……………
(iii) methane, CH4
R.M.M ……………
(iv) oxygen, O2
R.M.M ……………
(v) nitrogen, N2
R.M.M ……………
(vi) H3O+ (formed from the reaction of H2O with H+)
R.F.M ……………
Dative covalent bond.
Two dots to show that both of the
electrons have come from the N atom.
Because the H+ ion is now part of the
molecule, the entire molecule now has
a charge of +1 (NH4+).
Note: only draw the final product, on
the right, in an exam, unless asked for
the entire reaction.
→
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Consider the dot & cross diagram drawn above for methane. The diagram would suggest that this is a flat
molecule. This is not the case. Organic molecules (compounds that contain one or more carbons in a
carbon chain) have a 3D shape. In the 3D diagram below, the bold wedge shows the bond that comes out
of the plane of the paper towards you. The dashed wedge represents the bond that goes into the plane of
the paper, away from you. The shape around each carbon atom in the alkanes is t__________ with a bond
angle of __________0.
Methane propane
Finally, you should know that single bonds are l__________ than double bonds and double bonds are
__________ than triple bonds. The shorter the bond the s__________ it is and therefore would require
m__________ energy to break.
Bond Length (pm) Energy (kJ mol-1)
C-C 154 347
C=C 134 612
C=C 120 820
2.4 Metallic bonding
Metallic bonding: the electrostatic force of attraction between positive metal ions and negative delocalised
electrons.
Metallic bonding exits between m__________ only. Metals exist in a giant metallic lattice, which is a 3-D
structure of p__________ metal ions surrounded by negative d__________ electrons. There is a very strong
attraction between the positively charged metal ions and the negative delocalised electrons, so metallic
bonding is s__________. However, the attraction is not usually as strong as in ionic or covalent bonding.
e.g. diagram showing metallic bonding in Na:
Na+ Na+ Na+
Na+ Na+ Na+
– – –
– – –
delocalised
electrons
Positive
metal ions
Na+ Na+ Na+
– – –
Shorter bonds
Stronger bonds
Complete questions 33-36 Find the formula of the other
molecular ions: hydroxide, nitrate,
sulfate, carbonate
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Because the delocalised electrons are free to move and carry charge, metals conduct e__________, when
solid or molten. This is why copper is used in electrical cables and wires. The delocalised electrons can
also a__________ heat energy, which gives them kinetic energy, hence metals are also good t__________
conductors. Copper and aluminium are examples of metals used in saucepans, heat sinks in computers and
radiators.
Two other properties of metals are:
(i) malleable – they can be h__________ into shape without breaking.
(ii) ductile – they can be hammered thin or s__________ out into wires without breaking.
These two properties can be explained by the fact that the metal ions are in l__________, and they can
r__________ over each other without breaking the metallic bonding. Aluminium is very malleable and
along with its thermal conductivity makes it suitable for use in aluminium foil.
Diagram showing how metals are malleable/ductile:
2.5 Electronegativity
Consider a H2 molecule. Both atoms are identical and each has an e__________ share of the electron pair
in the covalent bond. The electron pair is equally distributed between both atoms.
Now consider a molecule of HCl. Both atoms are different. One atom is likely to attract the electron pair
in the covalent bond m__________ strongly than the other atom (and therefore the electron pair will be
closer to this atom). We say that the atom with the greater a__________ for the pair of electrons in the
covalent bond is more e__________ than the other atom.
Electronegativity: the tendency of an atom to attract a bonded pair of electrons in a molecule
Polar molecule: molecule with a partial negative charge on one end and a partial negative charge on another
end due to an uneven distribution of electrons
Non-polar molecule: a molecule where the electrons are equally distributed throughout the molecule
H H H Cl X X
Complete questions 37-38
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In the HCl molecule, Cl is more electronegative than H. This means that Cl has the greater attraction for
the pair of electrons in the covalent bond and therefore the pair of electrons is c__________ to the Cl atom
than the H atom. This difference in electronegativity between the two atoms results in a small charge
difference (because electrons are negatively charged) across the H – Cl bond called a permanent
d__________, which we show with a δ- and a δ+. These are p__________ charges only, not full ionic
charges; the Cl has not captured the electron pair to form a Cl- ion. Quite simply, the electrons are just
c__________ to the Cl atom. ‘Permanent’ dipole means the dipole is always present.
H – Cl
If we have permanent dipole’s across a bond, because the two atoms have a d__________ in
electronegativity, then we say that the bond is p__________. As a result, the molecule may also be polar.
H – Cl is a polar molecule but H – H is a non-polar molecule; in H2, both atoms are identical, there is no
difference in electronegativity.
How do we work out which atom is the more electronegative atom? We use the Pauling scale to compare
the r__________ electronegativity of atoms; the bigger the number, the more electronegative the atom.
Do not learn these numbers, they shall be provided to you in an exam. But you should know the general
trend; electronegativity i__________ across a period left to right and also up a g__________. F is the most
electronegative atom and Group 0 elements do not have electronegativity that can reliably be determined –
Group 0 elements exist as a__________ not molecules. Show any dipoles on the examples below and state
whether the bond is polar or non-polar:
H – F
C – Cl
O – H
S – F
N – H
H – Cl
C – O
N – O
Cl – F
Br – Br
Increasing electronegativity
Incr
easi
ng e
lect
ron
egati
vit
y
δ- δ+
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You can use the pneumonic C__________ to help you remember the factors that affect the electronegativity
of an element. Electronegativity depends on the number of p__________ in the nucleus, the d__________
from the nucleus of the bonding pair of electrons and how much shielding there is from inner electrons.
The electronegativity of an element can be used to predict the type of bonding in a compound. It is actually
rare to have a wholly ionic or a wholly covalent compound; bonding is a spectrum from ionic to covalent
bonding with most compounds sitting somewhere between the two. If the electronegativities are
s__________ between both atoms then a c__________ bond forms. As the difference in electronegativity
increases the covalent bond will become more p__________. If the difference in electronegativity is very
large then the bond becomes i__________ as one of the atoms has captured the electron pair completely.
It is not just covalent bonds that can be polar. Ionic bonds can also show polarity. The extent of polarisation
shall depend on whether:
either ion is highly charged
the cation is relatively small
the anion is relatively large
e.g. a small cation that is highly charged can draw electrons towards it. A large anion that is highly charged
has an electron cloud that is easily distorted. If these two anions attract then the small cation can share
some of the negative charge on the anion. This gives the ionic bond some covalent characteristics.
2.6 Introduction to intermolecular forces
Intermolecular force: the attractive or repulsive force between molecules
When we have covalently bonded molecules, we can also have w__________ attractive forces (compared
with covalent and ionic bonds) that exist b__________ the molecules. These are known as intermolecular
forces or v__________ d__________ w__________ forces and there are three types:
Temporary dipole-induced dipole force weakest
Permanent dipole-dipole force
Hydrogen bonding strongest
Molecule with covalent
bonds between atoms
Intermolecular force
between molecues
Complete questions 39-41
Complete question 42
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2.7 Permanent dipole-dipole forces
P__________ molecules, such as HCl, have permanent dipoles. The permanent dipole of one polar molecule
can a__________ the opposite p__________ dipole in a neighbouring molecule. When this happens, we have
a weak permanent dipole-dipole force between the neighbouring molecules.
H – Cl H – Cl H – Cl
2.8 Temporary dipole-induced dipole forces
Consider a H2 molecule. The molecule is non-polar as there is no d__________ in electronegativity, no
p__________ dipoles and therefore no permanent dipole-dipole force between neighbouring m__________.
However, the electrons are constantly m__________ within the molecules. At any one moment in time, the
electrons may be t__________ closer to one of the H atoms in the H2 molecule. This would instantaneously
lead to a t__________ dipole on that H atom (not permanent; if the electrons continue moving, this temporary
dipole disappears, but can reappear again, temporarily). The temporary dipole can influence and
i__________ a neighbouring molecule into also forming a temporary dipole; these temporary dipoles
a__________ each other leading to a temporary dipole-induced dipole force of attraction (also called
L__________ d__________ forces). London dispersion forces exist in all molecules, whether polar or non-
polar. A non-polar molecule will o__________ have London dispersion forces between neighbouring
molecules. A polar molecule with permanent dipoles shall have permanent dipole-dipole forces and also
London dispersion forces between neighbouring molecules.
H – H H – H H – H
You need to be able to explain how temporary dipole-induced dipole forces arise (model exam answer):
Due to the movement of electrons, there is an uneven distribution of electrons throughout the molecule.
This causes temporary dipoles on the molecule.
The temporary dipole induces a dipole in a neighbouring molecule.
The temporary dipoles and induced dipoles attract each other to form weak intermolecular forces called
temporary dipole-induced dipole forces (also called London dispersion forces).
δ+ δ+ δ+ δ- δ- δ-
δ+ δ+ δ+ δ- δ- δ-
Permanent dipole-dipole force
this molecule has temporary
dipoles which were induced
by the first H2 molecule
this molecule has temporary
dipoles which were induced
by the second H2 molecule
Temporary dipole-induced dipole force
this molecule has temporary
dipoles caused by the
movement of electrons
Permanent dipoles
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Temporary dipole-induced dipole forces i__________ with an increase in the number of electrons. More
electrons results in l__________ temporary and induced dipoles which results in s__________ attractive
London dispersion forces between the molecules. Stronger attractive forces between the molecules results
in an increase in boiling point.
e.g., we can explain the following trend in the boiling points of the four halogens listed:
F2 Cl2 Br2 I2
-1880C -350C 590C 1840C
The boiling point of the halogens i__________ as we go down group 7.
This is because I2 has m__________ electrons than Br2, which has m__________ electrons than Cl2,
which has m__________ electrons than F2; more electrons results in l__________ temporary dipoles.
This means there would be s__________ temporary dipole-induced dipole forces between molecules of
I2 followed by Br2 followed by Cl2 followed by F2.
Note: temporary dipole-induced dipole forces can also exist between atoms, such as the noble gases. Can
you predict the trend in boiling points for the noble gases and also explain how the forces arise between the
atoms?
2.9 Hydrogen bonding
This is a special type of permanent dipole-dipole force when O – H, N – H or F – H bonds are present in a
molecule. Because there is a l__________ difference in electronegativity between H and the O/N/F atoms,
these bonds are h__________ polar. The permanent dipole-dipole forces between these bonds in
neighbouring molecules are particularly strong and are given a special name: h__________ bonding.
In hydrogen bonding, the Hδ+ in one molecule attracts the l__________ pair of electrons on the O δ-, N δ- or
F δ- a the neighbouring molecule. E.g. a diagram showing hydrogen bonding between neighbourng water
molecules is shown below. You must include dipoles, lone pairs and a label for the hydrogen bond.
δ-
δ-
δ+ δ+
δ+ δ+
Hydrogen bond
Complete questions 43-44
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Draw diagrams to show the hydrogen bonding between:
(i) neighbouring NH3 molecules
(ii) neighbouring HF molecules
2.10 Trends in melting and boiling points across a period
There are periodic trends in melting/boiling points across a period which can be explained in terms of the
b__________ or i__________ forces present. Melting (solid to liquid) and boiling (liquid to g__________)
points depend on the strength of the forces between the atoms or molecules that you want to separate to go
to a liquid or gaseous phase. During melting, energy is required to overcome the attractive forces between
the atoms or molecules and boiling usually means that most of the rest of the attractive forces are broken.
The stronger the forces between the atoms/molecules the more e__________ is required to break them and
the higher the melting or boiling point. In general there is an i__________ in melting/boiling points across
periods 2 & 3 (left to right) up to Group 4. There is then a sharp d__________ in melting/boiling points
between Groups 4 and 5. E.g. the trends in boiling points across period 3 is shown in the graph below:
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
boiling point
/K
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
atomic number
Na Mg
AlSi
P
S
ArCl
general increase
groups 1 to 4
sharp decrease
groups 4 to 5
generally low for
groups 5 to 8
Complete questions 45-46
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The table below summarises the reasoning for the trend in melting & boiling points across periods 2 & 3:
Period 2 Li Be B C N2 O2 F2 Ne
Period 3 Na Mg Al Si P4 S8 Cl2 Ar
boiling
point
explained
Giant metallic lattice
with strong electrostatic
forces of attraction
between positive metal
ions and delocalised
electrons to break
Giant covalent
lattice with strong
covalent bonds to
break between the
atoms
Simple
molecular lattice with only weak
temporary dipole-induced dipole
forces of attraction between the
molecules (atoms for Ne and Ar)
to break
As you go across Periods 2 & 3, left to right, the melting/boiling points are h__________ for the metals
(Li, Be, Na, Mg & Al) due to the s__________ metallic bonding present between positive metal ions
and delocalised electrons in the g__________ metallic lattice. There is also an increase in melting points
for the metals each time you go a__________ the periods (see the graph above) because there is one
more p__________ so a greater n__________ charge and also more d__________ electrons with the next
metal across the period. This results in a s__________ attraction between the positive metal ions and
the delocalised electrons (stronger metallic bonding) which then requires more energy to break for the
melting/boiling point. For example, the melting point i__________ going from Na to Mg to Al across
Period 3.
A giant metallic lattice
Across a period the nuclear charge and number of delocalised electrons increases in the metal resulting in a higher melting point
The melting point i__________ again as you move from the metals to the giant covalent lattices across
Periods 2 & 3. Covalent compounds usually exist as small molecules. However, C (in the form of
diamond and graphite), B and Si exist as a g__________ c__________ lattice structure. A small cross
section of the giant covalent lattice of carbon in the form of diamond is shown below. To melt/boil a
giant covalent lattice even more energy is required because you have to break s__________ c__________
bonds to achieve this.
Na+ Na+ Na+
– – –
Mg2+
– – – – – –
Mg2+ Mg2+ Al3+ Al3+ Al3+
– – – – – –
– – –
Na+ Na+ Na+
Na+ Na+ Na+
– – – delocalised
electrons
Positive
metal ions
Na+ Na+ Na+
– – – strong
metallic
bonding
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There is then a sharp d__________ in melting/boiling points between Groups 4 and 5, and the boiling
points for Groups 5-8 is relatively l__________. This is because the elements now exist as small
covalently bonded m__________ between Groups 5-8, with only w__________ temporary dipole-
induced dipole forces of attraction to break between these non-polar molecules. Look at the table above;
you must know how the molecules exist, e.g. chlorine exists as Cl2 and phosphorus as P4 molecules.
The structure when you have small molecules organised by attractive intermolecular forces is referred
to as a simple c__________ lattice or simple m__________ lattice. Note that across Period 3, Groups 5-
8, S8 has the h__________ boiling point followed by P4 followed by Cl2 and then Ar. This is because
the strength of temporary dipole-induced dipole forces depends on the number of e__________ in the
molecule. More electrons means l__________ temporary and induced dipoles resulting in s__________
temporary dipole-induced dipole forces between molecules which require more energy to break.
2.11 Trends in melting and boiling points down a group
Melting points d__________ down Groups 1 & 2 as there are m__________ shells down a group meaning a
l__________ radius and m__________ shielding, resulting in w__________ forces of attraction between the
particles.
The melting points i__________ as you go down group 7 however. This is because the Group 7 elements
exist as non-polar molecules and as you go down the Group the diatomic molecules have m__________
electrons resulting in l__________ temporary dipoles and therefore s__________ temporary dipole-induced
dipole forces to break between the molecules which require more energy to break.
Weak temporary
dipole-induced dipole
forces between
molecules to break
Strong covalent
bonds between C
atoms to break in the
giant covalent lattice
in diamond
Cl2 molecules
Complete questions 47-51
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3. Orbital theory
3.1 Sub-shells and orbitals
So far we have assumed that electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom in a similar way the planets orbit the
sun. We have also assumed that two electrons are found in the first shell followed by e__________ electrons
in the next shells. This was a simplified model of the atom and is not the true picture for the structure of
the atom! However, this Bohr model that you have come across at GCSE and earlier in this course is a very
useful simplified model and is still widely used. You shall continue to use this model for the previous
topics met in this unit. We shall now look at the true model of the atom that was developed from the 1900’s.
You shall use this new model when writing out electronic structures for atoms or ions.
The actual number of electrons per shell can be found by using the formula 2n2, where n is the shell number.
Shell Electrons
1
2
3
4
Each shell is then broken down into sub-shells within which are found o__________. There are f__________
types of orbitals; s, p, d & f. Electrons are found in these orbitals
Shell 1 is made up of the sub-shell 1s. Shell 2 is made up of the sub-shells 2s and 2__________. The number
for the sub-shell tells you which s__________ you are in. The letter, s, p, d or f, tells you the type of orbital
where the electrons are located. Electrons are actually found in o__________ and each orbital can hold up
to t__________ electrons. You should notice that in shell 1 there is only an s orbital. In shell 2, p orbitals
come in. In shell 3, d orbitals come in and in shell 4, f orbitals come in. The table below summarises how
many of each type of orbital is found in sub-shells.
1s
2s 2p
3s 3p 3d
4s 4p 4d 4f
Shell 1 contains the sub-shell 1s
Shell 3 contains the sub-shells 3s, 3p, 3d
Shell 2 contains the sub-shells 2s, 2p
Shell 4 contains the sub-shells 4s, 4p, 4d, 4f
Nucleus
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Orbital: a region of space where there is a 95% probability of locating an electron. Each orbital can hold
a maximum of two electrons.
Type of orbital Number of these orbitals per
sub-shell
Total number of electrons held
in all of these orbitals
s 1 1 x 2 = 2
p 3 3 x 2 = 6
d 5
f 7
Complete the table below to summarise where the electrons are found in each shell in an atom.
Complete question 52
What are the shapes of s and p
orbitals?
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3.2 Electron in box diagrams and electron configurations
In the Bohr model, we used dots or c__________ to show electrons in shells. How do we show electrons in
this new model of the atom where there are also subshells and orbitals? We use b__________ to represent
the orbitals and a__________ to represent the electrons in the orbitals. Because p orbitals come in threes
we use t__________ boxes for p orbitals. In a similar fashion, we use f__________ boxes for d orbitals and
s__________ boxes for f orbitals. Each box (orbital) can hold up to t__________ electrons. Electrons are
n__________ charged and r__________ each other; we show this by having one arrow pointing up and one
pointing d__________. For the same reason, each orbital is filled s__________ before pairing starts for p, d
and f sub-shells.
Note that in the electron in box diagram below, the 4__________ sub-shell is filled with electrons before the
3d subshell. This is because the sub-shells in the 3rd and 4th shell are very close together and they can
o__________, which results in the 4s sub-shell coming below the 3d sub-shell.
Simply writing out how many electrons appear in each subshell is called the e__________ configuration.
This is the most important point and summarises this topic; remember the following order for writing
electron configurations: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d104p6. Be very careful when writing out electron
configurations for ions – remove electrons from the h__________ filled subshell first.
The electron in box diagram below is for Mn, which has an atomic number of 25 and so 25 e__________
when a neutral atom. Note how in the 3d sub-shell the orbitals are filled s__________ before pairing starts.
4p Each orbital holds up to two electrons with
opposite spins. Show this with one arrow
pointing upwards and one pointing downwards
Remember to fill from the lowest sub-shell
upwards.
Each energy level must be full before the next one
higher up is filled (Aufbau principle)
Each orbital is filled singularly before pairing
starts.
The electron configuration of Mn is:
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d5 1s
3d
2s
2p
3s
3p
4s
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Draw electron in box diagrams and below each write out the electron configuration for:
(i) H
(ii) Be
(iii) O
(iv) K+
(v) Br
(vi) Br-
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Write out electron configurations only for the following atoms and ions:
He
N
F
Al3+
P3-
3.3 Blocks in the periodic table
If you write out the electronic structure (using s, p, d notation) for any element in Groups 1 or 2, you’ll find
that the o__________ electron is always in a s orbital. Similarly, if you write out the electronic configuration
for any element in groups 3-8, you’ll find that the highest energy electron is always in a p-orbital. For this
reason, we can assign certain blocks of the Periodic Table as being either s, p or d blocks.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0
1 H
2
3
4
5
6
7
E.g. C is a p-block element because it has the electronic structure 1s22s22p2. The highest energy electron
is in a p orbital.
Prove this fact by writing out the electron configurations for the following elements.
s-block
Li
Na
Ca
p-block
B
P
Cl
s d p
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Prove that the cations Na+ and Mg2+ are isoelectronic by writing out their electronic configurations.
3.4 Ionisation energies re-visited
We have seen previously seen that there are trends in ionisation energies across a period; in general there
is an i__________ in first ionisation energy across a period. However, small decreases can also be seen
when going across a period from the graph above. For example, across Period 2 (Li → Ne), there is a
decrease between Be and B and also between N and O. These slight anomalies are linked to the filling of
s and p sub-shells, which shall be explained using the electron in box diagrams below.
Comparing Be and B:
Beryllium Boron
Comparing N and O:
Nitrogen Oxygen
1s
2s
2p
1s
2s
2p 2p is empty for Be Electron in 2p for B, which
is higher in energy and also
experiences shielding from
the 2s, so it is easier to
remove.
So B has a lower first
ionisation energy than Be
1s
2s
2p
1s
2s
2p 2p electrons
are unpaired
for N
A paired 2p electron in O is
removed. The repulsion
between the paired electrons
means it is easier to remove.
So O has a lower first
ionisation energy than N
Complete questions 53-55
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4. Balanced Equations and Chemical Reactions
4.1 balancing equations
A chemical equation for a reaction is always written:
REACTANTS PRODUCTS
A chemical equation may also include the s__________ symbols below:
(s) solid (l) liquid (g) gas (aq) aqueous
In a chemical reaction, atoms are never created or destroyed; an equal number of the same atoms must
appear on b__________ sides of an equation. Equations are balanced by putting n__________ before the
f__________ to ensure that there is the same number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation.
Worked Example 1: write an equation for the reaction of hydrogen gas with nitrogen gas to make gaseous
ammonia.
Nitrogen exists and N2, hydrogen as H2. Put these before the arrow with a small (g) to show they are
in the gaseous state. After the arrow write the formula for ammonia:
N2 (g) + H2 (g) → NH3 (g)
The equation must now be balanced. There are two nitrogen atoms on the left hand side of the equation
but only o__________ on the right hand side. Putting a ‘2’ before NH3 (g) balances the number of
nitrogen atoms. NEVER CHANGE THE FORMULA OR ANY OF THE SUBSCRIPT NUMBERS,
ONLY WRITE NUMBERS IN FRONT OF A FORMULA! THE MULTIPLYING NUMBER
MULTIPLIES EVERYTHING THAT APPEARS IN THE FORMULA. IF YOU HAVE BRACKETS,
THE SUBSCRIPT APPLIES TO EVERYTHING INSIDE THE BRACKETS.
N2 (g) + H2 (g) → 2 NH3 (g)
There are now 2 x 3 = 6 H atoms on the right hand side of the equation, but only 2 H atoms on the left
hand side. Putting a ‘3’ before H2 (g) b__________ the hydrogen’s:
N2 (g) + 3 H2 (g) → 2 NH3 (g)
There is now an e__________ number of each atom on each side of the equation; it is fully balanced.
Example 2: write an equation for the reaction between sodium and oxygen to form sodium oxide.
Sodium exists as Na, oxygen as O2. Sodium is a m__________ so must be a solid at room temperature,
oxygen is a gas. Sodium oxide is an i__________ compound (which are usually solids) because it is
made up of a m__________ and a non-metal; use the c__________-over method to work out its
formula. ALWAYS DO THIS FOR IONIC COMPOUNDS!
Na (s) + O2 (g) → Na2O (s)
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Balance the oxygens on the right hand side of the equation:
Na (s) + O2 (g) → 2 Na2O (s)
The oxygens are balanced but there are now 2 x 2 = 4 Na atoms on the right but only one on the left.
Placing a number 4 before Na in the equation shall balance it:
4 Na (s) + O2 (g) → 2 Na2O (s)
Now have a go at balancing the following equations.
1. Mg + N2 → Mg3N2
2. Ba + HCl → BaCl2 + H2
3. C + O2 → CO2
4. C2H6 + O2 → CO2 + H2O
5. Fe + Cl2 → FeCl3
6. Mg + HNO3 → Mg(NO3)2 + H2
7. CuCO3 + HCl → CuCl2 + + CO2 + H2O
4.2 Reactions of period 2 and 3 elements with oxygen
You have previously seen how as you move across periods 2 and 3 l__________ to r__________, there is an
i__________ in melting/boiling points from Groups 1 to 4 followed by a sharp decrease with relatively low
boiling/melting points for elements in Groups 5-8. This is because you move from giant m__________
lattice (stronger metallic bonds to break) to giant c__________ (stronger covalent bonds to break) to simple
m__________ lattice (weaker intermolecular forces to break).
As you move across periods 2 and 3 from left to right, the p__________ formed when these elements react
with o__________ tend to be giant i__________ lattices to giant c__________ structures to simple
m__________ structures (see the table on the next page). You get giant ionic when a m__________ reacts
with the non-metal O2 to form a metal oxide. The bonding present is responsible for the properties of the
products formed. The products made change from solids with the giant ionic and giant covalent lattices to
g__________ for the simple molecules. The products made also change from being a__________ (metal
oxides are examples of bases) to a__________ to a__________.
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WHEN WRITING OUT EQUATIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF IONIC COMPOUNDS, YOU
MUST USE THE CROSS OVER METHOD TO ENSURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT FORMULA
FOR THE IONIC PRODUCTS!
A summary table:
Period 2 Li2O BeO B2O3 CO or CO2
NO,
NO2,
N2O5
O3
Period 3 Na2O MgO Al2O3 SiO2 P4O6
P4O10
SO2,
SO3
Properties
of oxides
Metal oxides are ionic
compounds and form
alkaline solutions. Al2O3
is amphoteric.
CO from incomplete
combustion and CO2
from complete
combustion. SiO2 is
giant covalent.
Acidic oxides.
Simple molecular structures and
gases. Nitrogen forms a range of
oxides (acidic) with different
oxidation states. O2 and O3 are
allotropes. Ignore Groups 7 and 8.
Alkaline solution: a solution with a pH value above 7
Acidic solution: a solution with a pH value below 7
Amphoteric: a substance that can act as both an acid and a base
Oxidation: loss of electrons
Allotrope: two or more different physical forms that an element can exist in.
Si and SiO2 are examples of giant covalent lattices
Oxides are acidic
Complete questions 56-57
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4.3 Reaction of metals with oxygen, water, and dilute acids
(i) Oxygen:
Metals react with the non-metal oxygen to form i__________ metal oxides. The Group 1 and 2 metal oxides
are used as bases because they form a__________ solutions. It is very important that you check the formula
of the metal oxide formed using the c__________-over method and then fully b__________ the equation.
When using the cross-over method, the positive charge on the metal ion is the same as its G__________
number and the charge on the oxide ion is -2. E.g:
4Na + O2 → 2Na2O (the general formula for Group 1 metals is 4M + O2 → 2M2O)
2Mg + O2 → 2MgO (the general formula for Group 2 metals is 2M + O2 → 2MO)
4Al + 3O2 → 2Al2O3 (the general formula for Group 3 metals is 4M + 3O2 → 2M2O3)
Group 1 metals react rapidly with oxygen and are stored under o__________ to prevent contact with air and
the more reactive Group 1 metals are stored in small sealed glass tubes. Be and Al form BeO and Al2O3
coatings respectively, which makes them resistant to further o__________ and makes them behave as
unreactive metals. The Group 4 metals lead (Pb) and Tin (Sn) also form oxides. The transition metals are
much l__________ reactive with oxygen than Group 1 or 2 metals. When transition metals (also called d-
block metals) react with oxygen the oxides are usually brittle; for example, when iron reacts with oxygen
to form rust (iron oxide). The transition metals form a range of oxides with different oxidation states. Some
d-block metals such as titanium are resistant to corrosion because they quickly form an outer unreactive
oxide layer which prevents any further oxidation.
We have so far assumed that oxygen only forms the oxide ion, O2-. However, the p__________ ion, O22-
and the super-oxide ion O2- also exist. These molecular ions contain a c__________ bond between the two
O atoms; O-O2- and O-O-. These two negative molecular ions are only stable next to a l__________ positive
cation, so they only form compounds with metals the further down a Group you go where the larger positive
metals ions are found.
For example, Li is a s__________ positive ion and when next to a large negative ion such as O2- or O2-, the
the electrons in the covalent bond between the two O atoms are strongly attracted to the small positive
metal ion; the ionic bond becomes p__________. This results in the covalent bond between the oxygen
atoms breaking. However, as you go down Group 1, you shall find peroxides are formed such as Na2O2
and K2O2 because the positive metal ions become larger and therefore the ionic bond is less polarised.
Further down the Group super-oxides are formed such as KO2, RbO2 and CsO2.
Write an equation for the reaction of magnesium with oxygen:
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(ii) Water:
Metals react with water to form solutions of a metal h__________ as well as hydrogen g__________. The
hydroxide molecular ion exists as OH-. Once again ensure you use the cross-over method when working
out the formula for the metal hydroxide. Where there is more than one hydroxide molecular ion, use
b__________ around it with the small multiplying number outside the brackets. E.g.:
2Na + 2H2O → 2NaOH + H2 (general formula for Group 1 metals: 2M + 2H2O → 2MOH + H2)
Mg + 2H2O → Mg(OH)2 + H2 (general formula for Group 2 metals: M + 2H2O → M(OH)2 + H2)
Note that when in solution, the hydroxides exist as separate M+/M2+ and OH- ions. The hydroxide ions are
responsible for the alkalinity of the solutions formed. Group 1 metals are called the a__________ metals
because they form a basic solution when reacted with water. The reactivity of Group 1 and 2 metals
i__________ down the Group. In Group 2, Be does not react with water, Mg only reacts with steam but the
metals further down the Group react increasingly easier with water. Group 3 metals are not very reactive
with water and aluminium appears not to react at all due to the outer o__________ layer. Group 4, 5 and 6
metals do not react with water. Some transition metals do react with water but only very slowly.
Write an equation for the reaction of calcium with water:
Write an equation for the reaction of lithium with water:
(iii) Dilute HCl and H2SO4
In a similar reaction to that with water, metals (those above copper in reactivity series) react with dilute
acids to form s__________ in a neutralisation reaction as well as H2 gas. C__________ salts form with HCl
and s__________ salts form with sulfuric acid. The sulfate molecular ion exists as SO42-. Once again
remember to use the cross-over method when working out the formula of the ionic salt. Note that the
reaction of Ca, Sr and Ba with H2SO4 leads to a protective sulfate layer that is insoluble, preventing them
from reacting any further.
2Na + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H2
2Na + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + H2
Mg + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2
Mg + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + H2
Write equations for the reaction of lithium with HCl and H2SO4:
Complete question 58
Level 3 Applied Science Unit 1 (Chemistry) 41
4.4 Redox
Oxidation numbers (not to be confused with ionic charge) are a measure of the number of electrons that an
atom uses to bond with atoms of a d__________ element. We can assign oxidation numbers to both ionic
and covalent compounds. The rules, which you shall use when looking at redox reactions, are listed below.
The sign of the oxidation number must be placed before the number.
Element Ox. No. Examples Exceptions
Un-combined element 0 O2, H2, Fe, S8
Combined H +1 H2O, NH3 -1 in metal hydrides
e.g. NaH, CaH2
Combined O -2 H2O, CaO
-1 in peroxides
e.g. H-O-O-H
+2 when bonded to F
e.g. F2O
Combined F -1 HF
Ions Charge on ion Na+ = +1; Mg2+ = +2
The sum of the oxidation numbers for each atom must equal the charge
Assign oxidation numbers to each i__________ atom that is in the molecule/ion when looking at redox
reactions. All of the oxidation numbers when added together must e__________ any charge on an ion.
Before we look at redox reactions, you need to know the difference between oxidation and reduction.
Oxidation: the loss of electrons (resulting in an increase in oxidation number)
Reduction: the gain of electrons (resulting in a decrease in oxidation number)
Remember this using: OILRIG
X3+ X2+ X1+ X0 X1- X2- X3-
Now consider the oxidation numbers in the following reaction:
2 Fe + 3 Cl2 → 2 FeCl3
Fe has gone from Fe = 0 to Fe = +3; it has been oxidised.
Cl has gone from Cl = 0 to Cl = -1; it has been reduced.
A reaction in which both oxidation and reduction is taking place is called a REDOX reaction.
redox reaction: one which involves both oxidation and reduction.
X is losing electrons – it is being oxidised
X is gaining electrons – it is being reduced
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In the above reaction, Fe is a r__________ agent; it reduced Cl (Fe itself was oxidised).
Cl is an o__________ agent; it oxidised Fe (Cl itself was reduced).
Worked examples: Assign oxidation numbers and say whether or not these are REDOX reactions.
i)
Mg + 2 HCl → MgCl2 + H2
ii)
2 Ca + O2 → 2 CaO
iii)
SrO + H2O → Sr(OH)2
iv)
Mg + H2O → MgO + H2
v)
BaO + 2 HCl → BaCl2 + H2O
vi)
Ca + 2 HCl → CaCl2 + H2
Complete questions 59-60
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4.5 Oxidation numbers for transition metals and oxyanions
Transition elements can have v__________ oxidation numbers, e.g. Fe can exist with oxidation numbers of
+2 and +3. To differentiate between the different states of +2 and +3 in Fe, the oxidation number of the
transition element is given as a r__________ numeral in brackets. The variable oxidation state is what makes
the transition metals useful as c__________ in many important industrial reactions.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Formula Name Oxidation no. of
transition element
FeCl2 Iron(II) chloride Fe = +2
FeCl3 Iron(III) chloride Fe = +3
CuO Copper(II) oxide
Cu2O Cu = +1
Copper(I) chloride
CuCl2
Oxyanions are:
n__________ molecular ions
that contain o__________
combined with a second element
e.g. SO42-, CO3
2-, NO3-. The name of the oxyanion usually ends in –ate (e.g calcium sulphide, CaS vs
calcium sulfate, CaSO4).
The second element has several oxidation states, with the oxidation number of the s__________ element
given in brackets after the name of the oxyanion.
The oxidation numbers given in brackets after the name of the oxyanion allows us to distinguish between
similar molecular ions. For example, SO42- is not the only oxyanion called sulfate; SO3
2- is another sulfate
ion. The oxidation number of the second element, in this case sulfur, written after the name allows us to
distinguish between the two; SO42- is referred to as sulfate(VI) and SO3
2- is referred to as sulfate(IV)!
Formula Name Oxidation no. of
second element
SO42- Sulfate(VI) S = +6
SO32- Sulfate(IV) S = +4
NO3- Nitrate(V) N = +5
NO2- N = +3
KMnO4 (K+ MnO4
-) Potassium manganate(VII) Mn = +7
NaNO3 Sodium nitrate(V) N = +5
NaNO2
CaSO4
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4.6 Reactivity series
The reactivity series lists metals in order of reactivity with oxygen, water and acids. The most reactive
metals are at the t__________ of the list. The order of reactivity for the metals is Group1, Group2, Group3,
Group4, Transition metals. The metals higher up are m__________ reactive as they have a greater tendency
to lose an e__________ to form a complete outer shell. In general, for the metals, reactivity decreases across
a period and i__________ down a Group. This is because across a period the n__________ charge increases,
making it harder to lose the outer electron during a chemical reaction.
The most reactive metals are in group 1 and these are found towards the top of the reactivity series. The
group 1 metals become more reactive as you go down the group, so Fr is the most reactive metal but it is
not usually seen on lists as it is so radioactive and unstable.
Most reactivity series have potassium at the top as it is very reactive and in Group 1 and gold and platinum
at the bottom as these transition metals are so unreactive. It is useful to place carbon and hydrogen in the
list. Carbon is used to extract (or displace) metals from their ores; only metals above carbon in the list can
be extracted from their ores with the more reactive carbon. In a similar way, only metals above hydrogen
will react with acids or water to displace the hydrogen. This leads us onto the topic of displacement
reactions which also tend to be redox reactions. We shall look at redox first before moving on to
displacement reactions.
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4.7 Displacement reactions
A more r__________ metal shall displace a less reactive metal in a metal salt solution. You can predict
when a metal can displace another metal from its salt by using the r__________ series. Displacement
reactions involving metals are also usually r__________ reactions – you can prove this by assigning
oxidation numbers to each element in the equation. E.g. Prove that the displacement reaction below is also
a redox reaction:
Fe (s) + CuSO4 (aq) → FeSO4 (aq) + Cu (s)
Displacement reactions can also happen with the Halogens. The halogens become m__________ reactive
as you go up the Group. A more reactive halogen shall displace a less reactive halogen from its metal salt:
Cl2 + 2 KBr → Br2 + 2 KCl
Note that the potassium ion does not actually take part in the reaction – it is a s__________ ion. We can
simplify the equation by removing the potassium so we can see more clearly what is happening to the
electrons in the reaction:
Cl2 + 2 Br- → Br2 + 2 Cl-
The halogens are o__________ agents – this means that they oxidise (remove electrons from) another
species. In the above reaction, chlorine is a s__________ oxidising agent than bromine, so it removes
electrons from the bromide ions to form the chloride ions.
4.8 Uses and applications of the substances in this unit
You may be asked for the uses of some of the substances that you have come across in this unit. Research
a few substances and summarise their uses below.
Complete questions 61-62
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5. Quantitative Chemistry
5.1 Moles and masses
Mole: a unit of substance equivalent to the number of atoms in 12g of carbon-12. 1 mole of a compound
has a mass equal to its relative atomic mass expressed in grams.
Molar mass: the mass of one mole of a substance.
We previously introduced the concept of one mole; one mole of molecules is __________ molecules,.
Where has this number come from? We have also previously seen how the isotope 12C is used as the
s__________ for weighing atoms when we introduced the idea of relative atomic mass, which is the
a__________ mass of an atom compared with 1/12th of 12C.
If you weigh out exactly 12 grams of the isotope 12C, you shall have 6.023 x 1023 atoms – this number was
then used as the quantity for one mole of anything. It is also called Avogadro’s constant.
We can also introduce the idea of molar mass, which is the mass in g__________ of one mole of any
substance. It has units of g mol-1 (grams per one mole). To work out how many grams of any element you
need to have o__________ mole, simply find it relative atomic mass. For a compound, it is the same as the
relative formula mass or relative molecular mass.
The molar mass for 12C is 12 gmol-1 (12 grams are required for you to have one mole, 6.02 x 1023 atoms).
The molar mass for CO2 is 44 gmol-1 (44 grams are required for you to have o__________ mole, 6.02 x 1023
m__________).
The molar mass (R), the number of moles (M) and the mass in grams of the substance are linked by the
following triangle:
amount in Moles = mass in Grams / Relative molar mass
Example 1: What is the mass of 0.8 moles of CO2?
We have moles, M = 0.8 and the molar mass, R, of CO2 = 12 + (16 x 2) = 44
Using the above triangle, mass in grams, G = M x R
= 0.8 x 44 = 35.2 g
G = mass of compound (g)
M = number of moles of compound (mol)
R = relative molar mass of compound (g mol-1)
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Example 2: Calculate the number of moles of NaOH in 0.2 g of the solid?
We have G = 0.2 and R of NaOH = 23 + 16 + 1 = 40
Using the above triangle, moles, M = G / R
= 0.2 / 40 = 0.005 mol
5.2 Moles and solutions
The concentration of a solution tells you how much solute (solid) is dissolved in the solvent. Concentrations
are measured in moles per cubic decimetre (units mol dm-3). A decimetre is the same as one litre. To go
from cm3 to dm3, d__________ by 1000. To go from dm3 to cm3, m__________ by 1000.
So a solution of NaOH with concentration of 1 mol dm-3 (sometimes written as 1 M) contains 1 mole of
NaOH dissolved per 1 dm3 of the solution ( = 1 mole NaOH per 1000 cm3).
A 0.5 mol dm-3 NaOH solution contains __________ moles of NaOH in every 1 dm3.
2 dm3 of a 0.5 mol dm-3 NaOH solution contains __________ mol of dissolved NaOH.
The amount in moles (M), the concentration (C) and the volume of a solution (V) are linked via the
following equation.
amount in Moles = Concentration of solution (in mol dm-3) x Volume of solution (in dm3)
M = amount of solute (mol)
C = concentration of solution (mol dm-3)
V = the volume of solution (dm3)
Complete questions 63-65
Level 3 Applied Science Unit 1 (Chemistry) 48
Example 1: Calculate the amount, in mol, of HCl in 100 cm3 of a solution with a concentration of 0.005
mol dm-3.
Using the above triangle, M = C x V (in dm3)
= 0.005 x 0.1 = 0.0005 mol
Example 2: Calculate the concentration of a NaOH solution when 0.025 mol of NaOH is dissolved in 250
cm3 of water.
Using the above triangle, C = M / V (in dm3)
= 0.025 / 0.25 = 0.1 mol dm-3
5.3 Moles and equations
We shall now link the number of moles to balanced chemical equations. We can use chemical equations
to work out the masses of the products we expect to make. Looking at a chemical equation, we do not think
about how many molecules are reacting but rather how many moles are reacting.
The b__________ numbers in a balanced equation gives you the ratio of moles reacting in a given reaction.
Stoichiometry is the m__________ relationship between the relative quantities of substances taking part in
a reaction. Take for example the following equation:
4 Na + O2 → 2 Na2O
We can use these molar r__________ to calculate the number of moles of reactants needed or the number of
moles of products formed, e.g., using the molar ratios in the above balanced equation;
2 moles of Na reacts with 0.5 moles of O2 to form __________ mole of Na2O.
4 moles of Na2O can be formed by reacting 2 moles of O2 with __________moles Na.
One mole of Na was reacted with excess oxygen to form __________ moles of Na2O.
Stoichiometry is usually used together with the two triangles met earlier to help you work out quantities in
chemical reactions. You shall be using this idea in unit 2 when you perform titrations. In a titration, a
standard solution (who’s concentration you know) is used to determine the concentration of a second
solution where the concentration is unknown.
4 moles of Na reacts with ... 1 mole of O2 molecules ... to form 2 moles of Na2O
Complete questions 66-67
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Example 1: In a reaction, 0.14 g of calcium oxide, CaO, is reacted with excess hydrochloric acid.
CaO + 2 HCl → CaCl2 + H2O
(i) Calculate the amount, in mol, of CaO used in the reaction.
For CaO, we have G = 0.14 and R = 40.1 + 16 = 56.1
So we can calculate M = G / R
= 0.14 / 56.1 = 0.0025 mol
(ii) Determine the amount, in mol, of CaCl2 produced in the reaction.
From the stoichiometry in the equation, 1 mole of CaO produces 1 mole of CaCl2.
So 0.0025 mol CaO would also produce 0.0025 mol of CaCl2.
(iii) Calculate the mass, in grams, of CaCl2 produced in the reaction.
For CaCl2, we now have M = 0.0025 and R = 40.1 + (35.5 x 2) =111.1
So we can calculate G for CaCl2 = M x R
= 0.0025 x 111.1 = 0.2778 g
Example 2: In an experiment, 0.10 g of Li metal was added to 200 cm3 of water to make a solution of LiOH.
2 Li + 2 H2O → 2 LiOH + H2
(i) Calculate the amount, in mol, of Li metal used in this reaction.
For Li, G = 0.10, R = 6.9
So we can calculate M = G / R
= 0.10 / 6.9 = 0.0145 mol
(ii) Calculate the concentration of the LiOH solution formed, in mol dm-3.
Molar ratio of Li to LiOH in the equation is 2:2 = 1:1, so M = 0.0145
C = M / V = 0.0145 / 0.2 = 0.0725 mol dm-3
Complete questions 68-75
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5.4 Percentage yield
Once you work out the moles of one reactant in a chemical equation, you can calculate the moles of product
expected (also called the theoretical moles) using the molar r__________ in the chemical equation. Once
you know the moles of product expected you can then calculate the mass in grams of product expected (also
referred to as the t__________ mass) using GMR.
However, you rarely produce the expected (or the theoretical) mass of product when you do a chemical
reaction. Some of the product could have been lost when transferring the product from one vessel to
another. Some of the reactant chemical may react with impurities. The reaction may be also be reversible.
Chemists need to know how efficient their reaction process is so they calculate the percentage yield. You
can calculate the percentage yield based on the number of moles or the mass in grams.
% yield = actual no. of moles x 100
expected no. of moles
% yield = actual mass x 100
expected mass
worked example: We are expecting 10g of product from a reaction but only produce 8g. What % is this?
worked example: We are expecting 0.5mol of product but only produce 0.2mol. What % is this?
worked example: 2.3 g of ethanol is oxidised to form 2.4 g of ethanoic acid. Calculate the percentage yield.
C2H5OH + 2 [O] → CH3COOH + H2O
Moles of ethanol used = G / R
= 2.3 / 46 = 0.05 mol
Expected moles of ethanoic acid = 0.05 mol also (1:1 molar ratio in equation)
Actual moles of ethanoic acid produced = G / R
= 2.4 / 60 = 0.04 mol
Percentage yield = (0.04 / 0.05) x 100 = 80%
Complete questions 76-77
What is empirical formula and
how do you calculate this using
moles?
+
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QUESTIONS
1. State the relative mass and charge for protons, neutrons
and electrons.
2. Draw a fully labelled diagram of an atom, stating where
each sub-atomic particle is found.
3. Calculate the number of protons, neutrons and electrons
in the neutral element that has an atomic number of 34.
4. Si has isotopes with a mass numbers of 28 and 29, yet
the relative atomic mass is 28.1. What does this tell you
about the relative amounts of each isotope in a sample of
Si found in nature?
5. Complete the following table:
Pure
Isotope
Atomic
no.
Mass
no.
No. of
electrons
No. of
neutrons
R.A.M in
periodic
table
14N
15N
12C
13C
14C
6. Explain why Mg and Ca have similar chemical
properties.
7. Identify the element in (i) Group 3, Period 3 (ii) Group
8, Period 1 (iii) Group 7, Period 5.
8. Explain how you find the metals in the Periodic Table.
9. Explain how the elements are arranged in the Periodic
Table
10. Explain what is meant by the term Periodicity. Use
examples in your answer.
11. Compare and explain the atomic radius of F and Cl.
12. Compare and explain the atomic radius of Li and F.
13. Explain what is meant by cation and anion.
14. Explain the octet rule.
15. How many electrons are there in ions of the elements
(i) Ca (ii) P (iii) I (iv) S (v) K (vi) Al.
16. Compare, and explain, the radius of Ca with its cation.
17. Compare, and explain, the radius of P with its anion.
18. Explain what is meant by the term isoelectronic.
19. Identify any ions that are isoelectronic with Ca.
20. Explain what is meant by the term first ionisation
energy.
21. Explain why energy is required to remove electrons
from atoms. Is this shown by a positive or negative sign?
22. Write equations to show the following ionisation
energies (i) first for Li (ii) third for Ga (iii) ninth for Na
(iv) tenth for Al (v) sixth for C.
23. Explain why the first ionisation energy for Be is
greater than the first for Li.
24. Explain why the first ionisation energy for Na is less
than the first for Li.
25. Explain what is meant by first electron affinity.
26. Write equations for the first and second electron
affinities for (i) O (ii) N (iii) P (iv) S
27. Explain why energy is released for the first electron
affinity but energy is required for the second electron
affinity. Is this shown by a positive or negative sign?
28. Explain why less energy is released for the first
electron affinity of Br than the first for Cl.
29. Explain why less energy is released for the first
electron affinity of Se than the first for Br.
30. State, and explain, whether the following show ionic,
covalent or metallic bonding (i) Ca (ii) O2 (iii) NaBr (iv)
NH3 (v) Mg (vi) MgCl2 (vii) CO2 (viii) CH4 (iv) AlCl3.
31. Draw dot and cross diagrams for the following and
also calculate the relative formula mass (i) potassium
chloride (ii) aluminium chloride.
32. What two factors affect the strength of an ionic bond?
Explain your answer.
33. State what is meant by a covalent bond and draw dot &
cross diagrams for the following. Also calculate the
relative molecular mass for each compound (i) F2 (ii) CF4
(iii) CO2 (iv) HCN.
34. State what is meant by a dative covalent bond, using a
dot & cross diagram of the ammonium ion as your
example.
35. Draw a 3D diagram of methane. State the name of the
shape and the bond angle.
36. Compare the strength and length of the bonds in Cl2
and in O2.
37. State what is meant by the term metallic bonding,
using a labelled diagram to illustrate your answer. You
should also give examples of substances which have
metallic bonding.
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38. Explain the following properties of metals: (i)
conduction of heat and electricity (ii) malleability and
ductility.
39. State what is meant by the term electronegativity.
Explain the trends in electronegativity values in the
Periodic Table.
40. Explain what factors affect the electronegativity of an
element.
41. Explain how polar and non-polar molecules arise.
42. State what is meant by the term intermolecular force.
List the three types of intermolecular forces in order of
increasing strength. How do intermolecular forces
compare with ionic, covalent and metallic bonds?
43. Explain how temporary dipole-induced dipole forces
arise.
44. Explain why ICl has a higher boiling point than Cl2.
45. Draw a diagram showing hydrogen bonding between
one molecule of water and one molecule of ammonia.
46. Identify the intermolecular forces present in the
following (i) O2 (ii) N2 (iii) F2 (iv) HF (v) CH3CH2NH2
(vi) CH3CH2OH (vii) HCl (viii) H2S
47. Explain why O2 has a lower melting point than Li.
48. Explain why Cl2 has a lower melting point than Si.
49. Explain why Al has a higher melting point than Mg,
which has a higher melting point than Na.
50. Explain why S has a higher melting point than P,
which has a higher melting point than Cl, which has a
higher melting point than Ar.
51. Explain the trend in boiling points down Groups 1, 2
and 7.
52. Explain what is meant by the term orbital. What are
the different types of orbital and how many of each are
there?
53. Draw an electron in box diagram and also write out the
electron configuration for P and P3-.
54. Draw an electron in box diagram and also write out the
electron configuration for Ca and Ca2+.
55. To which block in the Periodic Table do the following
elements belong (i) Mg (ii) Si (iii) I (iv) Mn (v) Ag.
56. Construct balanced equations for the reaction of the
following elements with oxygen. Explain any properties
of the oxides produced (i) Na (ii) Al (iii) C (iv) Si.
57. Explain why Na2O has a higher melting point than
CO2.
58. Construct balanced equations for the reactions of Na
and Al with (i) oxygen (ii) water (iii) hydrochloric acid
(iv) sulphuric acid.
59. The reaction between lithium metal and hydrochloric
acid is a redox reaction. Write an equation for this
reaction and prove that it is a redox reaction.
60. The element strontium forms a nitrate, Sr(NO3)2, which
decomposes on heating as shown below.
2 Sr(NO3)2 (s) → 2 SrO (s) + 4 NO2 (g) + O2 (g)
Using oxidation numbers, explain why the reaction involves
both oxidation and reduction.
61. Magnesium and copper(II) sulfate, CuSO4, take part in
a displacement reaction. Write the equation for this
reaction. Is the reaction a redox reaction? Why does the
reverse reaction not take place?
62. Iron and copper(II) sulfate, CuSO4, take part in a
displacement reaction. Write the equation for this reaction.
Is the reaction a redox reaction? Why does the reverse
reaction not take place?
63. Calculate the molar mass of the following:
1. CuO 2. Cl2 3. HF 4. CaCO3
5. NH4NO3 6. Na2SO4 7. Al2(SO4)3 8. Zn(OH)2
64. Calculate the mass, in grams, for the following.
1. 2 mol of
Na
2. 0.5 mol
of Zn
3. 10 mol
of Pb
4. 0.25 mol
of SO2
5. 5 mol of
Na2CO3
6. 0.2 mol
of Br2
7. 0.01 mol
of Ag2O
8. 0.02 mol
of KMnO4
65. Calculate the amount, in mol, for the following.
1. 2.3 g of
Na
2. 58.5 g of
NaCl
3. 50.0 g of
CaCO3
4. 40.0 g of
CH4
5. 0.98 g of
H2SO4
6. 8.0 g of
Br2
7. 160.0 g of
NaOH
8. 303.0 g
of KNO3
66. Find the amount, in moles, of solute dissolved in water
to form the following solutions.
1. 1 dm3 of 0.2
mol dm-3 H2SO4
2. 100 cm3 of 1
mol dm-3 KCl
3. 25 cm3 of 2.5
mol dm-3 NaCl
4. 22.5 cm3 of
0.2 mol dm-3 HCl
5. 2 dm3 of 2 mol
dm-3 H2SO4
6. 5 cm3 of 5 mol
dm-3 HNO3
67. Find the concentration of the following solutions in
mol dm-3.
1. 1 mol of HCl
in 1 dm3
2. 5 mol of HNO3
in 250 cm3
3. 0.1 mol of
HNO3 in 25 cm3
4. 2.25 x 10-3
mol in 15 cm3
5. 4 mol in 20
dm3
6. 8.8 x 10-2 mol
in 200 cm3
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68. 12.7 g of Cu reacts with excess O2 to produce CuO.
2 Cu + O2 → 2 CuO
(i) Calculate the amount, in mol, of Cu used in the reaction.
(ii) Calculate the amount, in mol, of CuO produced in the
reaction.
(iii) Calculate the mass, in grams, of CuO produced in the
reaction.
69. 6.0 g of Mg reacts with an aqueous solution of CuSO4
to form MgSO4 and Cu.
CuSO4 + Mg → MgSO4 + Cu
(i) Calculate the amount, in mol, of Mg used in the reaction.
(ii) Calculate the amount, in mol, of Cu produced in the
reaction.
(iii) Calculate the mass, in grams, of Cu produced in the
reaction.
70. In a reaction, SrCO3 is used to neutralise 25 cm3 of a
0.15 mol dm-3 HCl solution.
SrCO3 + 2 HCl → SrCl2 + H2O + CO2
(i) Calculate the amount, in mol, of HCl used in the reaction.
(ii) Calculate the mass, in grams, of SrCO3 used to
neutralise the HCl in the reaction.
71. In an experiment 0.50 g of K metal was added to 500
cm3 of water making a solution of KOH.
2 K + 2 H2O →2 KOH + H2
(i) Calculate the amount, in mol, of K used in the reaction.
(ii) Calculate the concentration, in mol dm-3, of the KOH
solution formed.
72. An excess amount of Ba is treated with 200 cm3 of 0.05
mol dm-3 HCl to form an aqueous solution of barium
chloride.
Ba + 2 HCl → BaCl2 + H2
(i) Calculate the amount, in mol, of HCl used in the reaction.
(ii) Calculate the concentration, in mol dm-3, of the BaCl2
solution formed.
73. 1 Kg of MgO is used to neutralise a 0.04 mol dm-3
solution of HCl.
MgO + 2 HCl → MgCl2 + 2 H2O
(i) Calculate the amount, in mol, of MgO used in the
reaction.
(ii) Calculate the volume, dm3, of the HCl solution used.
74. 50 kg of pure sulfuric acid was accidently released into
a lake when a storage vessel leaked. It was proposed that
CaCO3 was used to neutralise it.
Calculate the mass of CaCO3 required to neutralise the 50
kg of H2SO4.
H2SO4 + CaCO3 → CaSO4 + H2O + CO2
75. A student dissolved 2.794 g of an acid HY in 100 cm3
of water. Once HY was fully dissolved, the student then
added a further 150 cm3 of water to make 250 cm3 of a
solution of HY in water. 25cm3 of this HY solution was
then titrated against a 0.0614 mol dm-3 of Na2CO3 solution,
requiring 23.45 cm3 of the Na2CO3 solution for complete
neutralisation.
2 HY + Na2CO3 → 2 NaY + H2O + CO2
(i) Calculate the amount, in mol, of Na2CO3 used in the
titration.
(ii) Calculate the amount, in mol, of HY used in the titration.
(iii) Calculate the amount, in mol, of HY in the original 250
cm3 solution.
(iv) Calculate the molar mass of HY.
76. A chemist reacts 1.00g of Cu with excess oxygen. After
purification, 1.00g of CuO is isolated from the reaction.
2 Cu + O2 → 2 CuO
(i) Calculate the amount, in moles, of Cu reacted.
(ii) Determine the theoretical moles of CuO.
(iii) Calculate the actual moles of CuO made.
(iv) Determine the percentage yield of the reaction.
77. A chemist reacts 1.00g of methanol, CH3OH, with an
oxidant. After purification, 0.98g of methanal, CH2O, is
isolated from the reaction. Determine the percentage yield.
CH3OH + [O] → CH2O + H2O
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Checklist for Unit 1 (Chemistry Section)
1. The Periodic Table, Atoms & Ions
1.1 Introduction to the atom
State the relative charge and masses of protons, neutrons and electrons
State the position of protons, neutrons and electrons in a Bohr atom
1.2 Elemental symbols in the Periodic Table
State what is meant by atomic and mass number
Calculate number of neutrons and electrons in atoms and ions from atomic and mass numbers
State what is meant by relative atomic mass
1.3 Introduction to the Periodic Table of elements
Identify the Groups and Periods in the Periodic Table
State that the elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number in the Periodic Table
Explain why elements in the same Group have similar chemical properties
State patterns seen across a period and define Periodicity
Explain how the atomic radius changes across a Period and down a Group using CARS
1.4 Making ions
State what is meant by cation and anion
Explain the octet rule
Predict the charge on an ion of an element from its position in the Periodic Table
1.5 Trends in ionic radius
Explain trends across a Period and down a Group for cations and anions
Compare and explain the size of neutral atom with its cation
Compare and explain the size of neutral atom with its anion
Explain what is meant by the term isoelectronic
1.6 Ionisation energy
Define ionisation energy
Write equations showing ionisation energies
Explain why energy is required to remove an electron from an atom
Explain trends in ionisation energy across a Period and down a Group using CARS
1.7 Electron affinity
Define electron affinity
Write equations showing electron affinties
Explain why energy is released when adding an electron to an atom for the first electron affinity
Explain why energy is required for the second electron affinity
Explain trends in electron affinity values across a Period and down a Group using CARS
2. Compounds, Bonding & Intermolecular Forces
2.1 Introduction to bonding in compounds
Determine the type of bonding present from the combination of elements in a compound
Use the cross-over method to work out the formula of ionic compounds
Correctly draw dot & cross diagrams for ionic and covalent compounds
2.2 Ionic bonding
State what is meant by the term ionic bond
Use the cross-over method and draw dot & cross diagrams for ionic compounds
Calculate the relative formula mass for ionic compounds
Explain the two factors that affect the strength of an ionic bond
2.3 Covalent bonding
Explain what is meant by a covalent bond and a dative covalent bond
Draw dot & cross diagrams for covalently bonded compounds (single, multiple and dative)
Know how the ammonium ion is made
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Calculate the relative molecular mass for covalently bonded molecules
State that organic molecules such as methane have a tetrahedral shape
Explain that shorter covalent bonds (double and triple) are stronger bonds
2.4 Metallic bonding
State what is meant by the term metallic bonding
State why metals conduct heat and electricity
State what is meant by the terms malleable and ductile
2.5 Electronegativity
Explain what is meant by the terms electronegativity, polar, non-polar and dipole
Explain the trend in electronegativity values in the Periodic Table
Explain what factors affect electronegativity of an element using CARS
Explain how electronegativity values can be used to predict the type of bonding present
Explain that ionic bonds can also show polarisation
2.6 Introduction to intermolecular forces
State what is meant by the term intermolecular force
State what the three intermolecular forces are in order of strength
2.7 Permanent dipole-dipole forces
Explain that permanent dipole-dipole forces exist between polar molecules
2.8 Temporary dipole-induced dipole forces
Explain how temporary dipole-induced dipole forces arise
Know that temporary dipole-induced dipole forces exist between all molecules
Explain that temporary dipole-induced dipole forces increase in strength with more electrons
2.9 Hydrogen bonding
Explain that hydrogen bonding occurs when there is an O-H, N-h or F-H bond present
Draw labelled diagrams showing hydrogen bonding, including lone pairs and dipoles
2.10 Trends in melting and boiling points across a period
Explain the trends in melting/boiling points across periods 2 and 3, in terms of structure and forces
2.11 Trends in melting and boiling points down a group
Explain the trend in boiling points down Groups 1, 2 and 7
3. Orbital theory
3.1 Sub-shells and orbitals
Determine the number of electrons in each shell using the formula 2n2
State what is meant by the term orbital
3.2 Electron in box diagrams and electron configurations
Know the order of filling the orbitals and sub-shells when writing out electron configurations
Draw electron in box diagrams and know the rules for filling the boxes with electrons
3.3 blocks in the periodic table
Identify s, p and d blocks in the Periodic Table
3.4 Ionisation energies re-visited
Explain the anomalies in ionisation energy trends using electron in box diagrams (Be/B and N/O)
4. Balanced Equations and Chemical Reactions
4.1 balancing equations
Be able to balance chemical equations with the use of state symbols
4.2 Reactions of period 2 and 3 elements with oxygen
Explain the trend in melting/boiling points for the oxides of Period 2 and 3 elements
Explain the properties of the oxides of Period 2 and 3 elements
Construct balanced equations for the formation of Period 2 and 3 oxides
4.3 Reaction of metals with oxygen, water, and dilute acids
Construct balanced equations for the reaction of metals with O2, H2O, HCl and H2SO4
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4.4 Redox
Recall the rules for oxidation numbers and assign these to species in a chemical equation
Define oxidation, reduction and redox
Determine whether a reaction is REDOX from a chemical equation
4.5 Oxidation numbers for transition metals and oxyanions
Know that transition metals have variable oxidation states, shown by roman numerals
Know that roman numerals can also be used with oxyanions
4.6 Reactivity series
Explain the relative position of metals in the reactivity series
4.7 Displacement reactions
Be able to construct displacement reactions for the metals and the halogens
Be able to explain why the displacement reactions happen for metals and the halogens
4.8 Uses and applications of the substances in this unit
Identify uses for substances covered in this unit
5. Quantitative Chemistry
5.1 Moles and masses
Define the terms mole and molar mass
Use GMR to calculate grams/moles/molar masses for solids
5.2 Moles and solutions
Be familiar with the units for concentration and volumes
Use MCV to calculate moles/concentrations/volumes for liquids
5.3 Moles and equations
Understand molar ratios in balanced equations (stoichiometry)
Use GMR, MCV and stoichiometry to solve calculations in chemistry
5.4 Percentage yield
Recall the formulae for percentage yield calculations
Calculate the percentage yield of a reaction with use of GMR and stoichiometry