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Elements react to
form compounds
by gaining or losing
electrons, or by
sharing electrons
Atoms of metals in Group 1
combine with atoms of
non-metals in Group 7 by
transferring electrons to form
ions that have the electronic
structures of noble gases.
Ionic bonding
Ionic compounds
are held together by
strong forces
between the
oppositely charged
ions. this is called
ionic bonding
The ions form a
giant structure or
lattice. The strong
forces of attraction
act throughout the
lattice.
We can represent atoms and ions using dot and
cross diagrams
The ratio of ions in the structure
of an ionic compound depends
on the charges on the ions. for
example, calcium ions are Ca^2+
and chloride ions are Cl^-, so
calcium chloride contains twice
as many chloride ions as calcium
ions and its formula is CaCl2.
Between metal
and non-metal.
Formulae of ionic compounds
The charges on the
ions on an ionic
compound always
cancel each other out.
The formula of an ionic compound shows the ratio
of ions present in the compound.
Sodium chloride -> one sodium (Na^+) ion for every chlorine (Cl^-) ion -> NaCl
Sometimes we need brackets to show
the ratio of ions in a compound, e.g.
magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2
Do not forget that ionic compounds are giant structures. The formula
of the ionic compound is the simplest ratio of the ions on the
compound and does not represent the molecule
Covalent bonding
Non-metals only.
A covalent bond is
formed when two
atoms share a pair
of electrons.
The number of covalent
bonds an atoms forms
depends on the number of
electrons it needs to achieve
a stable electronic structure.
Many substances containing covalent
bonds consist of simple molecules, but
some have giant covalent structures.
Covalent bonds join together to form
molecules. You should only use the
word 'molecule' when describing
substances that are covalently bonded.
Metals
The atoms in metals are closely packed together and
arranged in regular layer.
The electrons in the
highest energy level
(outer shell) are
delocalised. The strong
elastic forces between
these electrons and the
positively charged metal
ions hold the metal
together.
How Much?
The mass of atoms
The relative
atomic mass
of protons
and
neutrons is
1, and
electrons,
very small
(1/2000)
The atomic number of
an atom is its number of
protons (which equals its
number of electrons)
The mass number of an
atom is the total number
of protons and neutrons
in its nucleus
Isotopes are
atoms of the
same element
with different
numbers of
neutrons.
Masses of atoms and moles
One mole of any substance is its
relative atomic mass in grams.
we work out the relative
formula mass of a compound
by adding up the relative
atomic masses of the elements
in it.
We use relative atomic masses to
compare the masses of atoms.
The relative atomic
mass of an element is
an average value for
the isotopes of an
element.
Ar
The mass number of the element.
Relative formula mass (Mr).
Percentages and formulae
WORKED EXAMPLE: What is the empirical formula of the hydrocarbon that contains 80% carbon?
The relative atomic masses
of the elements in a
compound and it formula
can be used to work out its
percentage composition.
We can calculate
empirical formulae given
the masses or percentage
composition of elements
present.
Equations and calculations
Balanced symbol
equations tell us the
number of moles of
substances involved in
a chemical reaction.
We can use balanced
symbol equations to
calculate the masses of
reactants and products
in a chemical reaction.
The yield of a chemical reaction
The yield of a
chemical reaction
describes how much
product is made.
percentage yield=
(amount of product
collected/maximum
amount of product
possible) x100%
The percentage yield of
a chemical reaction tells
us how much product is
made compared with
the maximum amount
that could be made.
It is important to maximise yield and
minimise energy wasted to conserve
the Earth's limited resources and
reduce pollution.
The products often don't go
to completion, other
reactions may happen and
some product may be lost
when it is separated or
collected from the apparatus.
Reversible reactions
In a reversible reaction the
products of the reaction can
react to make the original
reactants.
Instrumental analysis
Compounds in a
mixture can be
separated using a
gas specrometry
Once separated,
compounds can be
identified using a mass
sectrometer
Modern instrumental
techniques provide fast,
accurate and sensitive
ways of analysing
chemical substances.
The mass spectrometer can be
used to find the relative
molecular mass of a compound
from its molecular ion peak
Analysing substances
Chemical analysis
is used to identify
food additives
Paper
chromatography
can detect and
identify artificial
colours.
Rates and Energy
How fast?
The rate of reaction
found by measuring
reactants used up
over time or
products made over
time.
The gradient or slope of the line on a
graph of amount of reactant or
product against time tells us the rate
of reaction at that time. The steeper
the gradient, the faster the reaction.
Collision theory and surface area
Particles must
collide with a
certain amount of
energy before they
can react.
The minimum
amount of
energy that
particles must
have in order to
react is called
the activation
energy.
The rate of a chemical
reaction increases if the
surface area of any solid
reactants is increased. This
increases the frequency of
collisions between reacting
particles
The effect of temperature
Reactions
happen more
quickly as
the
temperature
increases.
Increasing the
temperature
increases the
rate of reaction
because
particles collide
more
frequently and
more
energetically.
At a higher temperature
more of the collisions
result in a reaction
because a higher
proportion of particles
have energy greater than
the activation energy.
The effect of concentration or pressure
Increasing the
concentration of
reactants in
solutions
increases the
frequency of
collisions
between particles,
and so increases
the rate of
reaction.
Increasing the pressure of
reacting gases also
increases the frequency of
collisions and so increases
the rate of reaction.
The effect of catalysts
A catalyst speeds
up the rate of a
chemical reaction
A catalyst is not used up during a chemical reaction.
Different catalysts
are needed for
different reactions.
Catalysts in action
Catalysts are used in industry to increase
the rate of reactions and reduce energy
costs.
Traditional
catalysts are
often
transitional
metals or their
compounds.
Enzymes are
catalysts.
Modern catalysts
are being
developed in
industry which
result in less
waste and are
safer for the
environment.
Exothermic and endothermic reactions
Energy may be
transferred to or
from the reacting
substances in a
reaction.
A reaction in
which energy is
transferred from
the reacting
substances to their
surroundings is
called an
exothermic
reaction.
A reaction in which energy
is transferred to the
reacting substances from
their surroundings is called
an endothermic reaction.
Energy and reversible reactions
In reversible reactions,
the reaction in one
direction is exothermic
and in the other
direction it is
endothermic.
In any reversible reaction, the
amount of energy released when
the reaction goes in one direction is
exactly equal to the energy
absorbed when the reaction goes in
the opposite direction.
Using energy transfers from reactions.
Exothermic changes can be used in
hand warmers and self-heating cans
Endothermic
changes can be
used in instant
cold packs for
sports injuries.
Structure and Properties
Giant ionic structures
Ionic compounds have
high melting points and
they are all solids at
room temperature
Ionic compounds will conduct electricity when we melt
them or dissolve them in water. Their ions can then move
freely and can carry charge through the liquid.
Simple molecules
Substances made up of simple molecules have low melting and boiling points.
Simple molecules have no
overall charge, so they cannot
carry electrical charge and do
not conduct electricity.
The weak intermolecular
forces between simple forces
between simple molecules are
why substance made of
simple molecules have low
meltin points and boiling
points
Giant covalent structures
Covalently bonded substance
with giant structures have very
high melting points.
Diamond is a form
of carbon whose
atoms each form
four covalent bond.
Graphite is another
form of carbon where
the carbon atoms
form layers that can
slide over each other.
It can conduct
electricity as it
has delocalised
electrons.
Weak
intermolecular
forces.
Carbon also exists as fullerences.
Fullerences are large
molecules formed from
hexagonal ringsof carbon
atoms. The rings join
together to form cage-like
shapes with different
numbers of carbon atoms,
some of which are
nano-sized.
Giant metallic structures.
Alloys are mixtures of metals and
are harder than pure metals
because the layers in the
structure are distorted.
When we bend and
shape metals the layers
of atoms in the giant
metallic structure slide
over each other.
If a shape-memory alloy is deformed, it can return to its
original shape on heating.
Delocalised electrons in metals enable metals to conduct
heat and electricity well.
The properties of polymers
The properties
of polymers
depend on the
monomers used
to make them.
Changing
reaction
conditions can
also change the
properties of the
polymer that is
produced.
Thermosoftening polymers soften or melt easily when heated.
Forces between polymer chains are
weak and, when heated the
intermolecular forces are broken.
Thermosetting polymers do not soften or melt when heated.
They have strong covalent bonds which form cross-links
between their polymer chains.
Nanoscience
Nanoscience is the
study of small particles
that are between 1 and
100 nanometres in size.
Nanoparticles
behave differently
from the bulk
materials they are
made from.
Nanotechnology uses nanoparticles
as highly selective sensors, very
efficient catalysts, new coatings, new
cosmetics such as sun screens and
deodrants, and to give construction
materials special properties.
If nanoparticles are used more and
more there will be greater risk of them
finding their way into the air and our
bodies. This could have unpredictable
consequences on our health and the
environment. More research needs to
be done to find out their effects.
Salts and Electrolysis
Acids and alkalis
When acids are added to water they
produce hydrogen ions, H^+ (aq), in the
solution.
Bases are
substances that
will neutralise
acids.
Alkalis dissolve in water to give
hydroxide ions, OH^- (aq), in the solutions
The pH scale shows how
acidic or alkaline a solution is.
Making salts from metals or bases
Acid + metal -> a salt + hydrogen
Acid + base -> a salt + water
When an acid reacts with a
base a neutralisation
reaction takes place and
produces a salt and water.
Some salts can be
made by the reaction
of a metal with an
acid. this reaction
produces hydrogen
gas as well as a salt.
Salts can be crystallised from
solutions by evaporating off water.
Making salts from solutions
When a soluble salt is made
from and alkali and an acid, an
indicator can be used to show
when the reaction is complete,
this is because it will be neutral.
Insoluble salts can
be made by reacting
two solutions to
produce a
precipitate.
Precipitation is an important way
of removing some metal ions
from industrial waste water.
Acid + alkali -> salt + water
OH^- (aq) + H^+ (aq) -> H2O(l)
Electrolysis
Electrolysis splits
up substances
using electricity.
Ions compounds can only be
electrolysed when they are
molten or in a solution because
then their ions are free to move
to the electrodes.
In electrolysis,
positive ions move
to the negative
electrode (Anode)
and negative ions
move to the
positive electrode
(Cathode).
Changes at the electrodes
Negative ions lose
electrons and so
are oxidised at the
positive electrode.
Positive ions gain
electrons and so
are reduced at the
negative electrode.
When aqueous solutions are
electrolysed, oxygen gas is produced
at the positive electrode unless the
solution contains halide ions.
When aqueous
solutions are
electrolysed,
hydrogen gas is
produced at the
solution contains
ions of a metal less
reactive than
hydrogen.
OILRIG--- Oxidation Is Loss (of electrons),
Reduction Is Gain (of electrons).
The extraction of aluminium
Aluminium oxide
is electrolysed to
manufacture
aluminium.
The aluminium
oxide is mixed with
molten cryolite to
lower its melting
point.
Aluminium forms at the negative electrode
and oxygen at the positive electrode.
The positive
carbon
electrodes are
replaced
regularly as they
gradually burn
away.
Electrolysis of brine
When we electrolyse brine we get three products -
chlorine gas, hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide solution.
The products are important reactants
used in industry.
Electroplating
We can
electroplate
objects to
improve their
appearance,
protect their
surface, and to
use smaller
amounts of
precious
metals.
The object to be electroplated
is made the negative
electrode in an electrolysis
cell. The plating metal is made
the positive electrode. The
electrolyte contains ions of
the plating metal.
Small high digits are represented by
^, Small after digits are left but large
numbers NEVER occur after an atom
but are always big before :)