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Chemistry MSL Review

Random Stuff:
What is the difference between a chemical change and a physical change?
Distinguish between accuracy and precision.

Atomic Structure

Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass

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Nomenclature Review:

The Periodic Table:

The letters inside the table have no significance here. They

are from another worksheet.

Write the location on of each of the following families or

classifications of elements on a periodic table:
metals, nonmetals, metalloids, alkali metals, alkaline earth
metals, halogens, noble gases, transition metals,
& diatomic elements.

1. Horizontal rows are called ______________

2. Columns are called ___________ or ____________
3. Name group 1___________, 2 ________________,
3-12______________, 17__________________, 18________________.
4. Elements are arranged according to their __________________
5. Elements within a group have the same number of ____________________
6. Name the groups with the following ionic charges: +1____, +2____, +3____, -3____, -2____, -1____.
7. Label Zn and Ag with their charges.
8. As you go across the periodic table, the elements go from ( metals / nonmetals ) to ( metal / nonmetals ).
9. Draw in the metalloid line. Mark the six metalloids (semimetals).
10. Where are the s, p, d and f sublevels?
11. Where are the most active metals?
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12. Where are the most active nonmentals.
13. As you go across a period, the atomic size ( decreases / increases ).
14. As you go down a group, the atomic size ( decreases / increases ).
15. A negative ion is called a ___________ and is ( larger / smaller ) that its atom.
16. A positive ion is called a ___________ and is ( larger / smaller ) that its atom.
17. As you go down a group, the ionization energy generally (decreases / increases ).
18. Where is the highest electronegativity found? Which element. Why?
19. Where is the lowest electronegativity found?
20. A colored ion generally indicates a __________________.

Arrange the following atoms from largest to smallest atomic radius, and from highest to lowest ionization
energy.
a. Cs, K, Li
b. Ba, Sr, Ca
c. I, Br, Cl
d. Mg, Si, S

Electron Configuration

Draw the orbital notation, electron configuration and noble gas

configuration for the following (and in the table to the right).
Don’t forget HUND’S RULE, HUND’S RULE, HUND’S RULE!!!
1. Cl
2. O

EXCEPTIONS ARE:
1.
2.
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Lewis dot diagrams

1. Calcium 5. e
2. Potassium 6. Carbon
3. Argon 7. oxygen
4. Aluminum 8. Helium

Atomic Theory
A. Dalton’s Theory
1. All matter is composed of ________.
2. Atoms of the same element are the same and are _________ from atoms of other elements.
3. Atoms cannot be subdivided, _______, nor _________.
4. Atoms combine in whole number ________.
5. Atoms in chemical reactions are combined, separated, or _________.

B. Thompson and Millikan had negative attitudes. Thompson discovered the ______________ and Millikan said it
had very little __________.
C. Rutherford said the nucleus is ____________ and _________________.

D. Bohr proposed the photon emission model which explained the characteristic line emission spectrum.

E. When an electron goes from n=2 to n=1 what happens? ________......

Electromagnetic Spectrum:
Use the electromagnetic spectrum to relate wavelength and energy.
c = λν
E = hν
What is the energy of a photon with a wavelength of 9.0 x 109 nm?
Explain what is meant by the wave‐particle nature of light.
Are the colors of flame tests due to taking in energy or releasing energy? Explain
What does it mean when we say energy levels are quantized?
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What are the essential points of Bohr’s theory of the structure of the hydrogen atom?

Chemical bonding
Classify the following as ionic (metal/cation + nonmetal/anion), covalent (nonmetal and nonmetal).
1. CaCl2 5. NH4Cl
2. CO2 6. KI
3. BaSO4 7. NO2
4. K2O 8. NaOH

Shapes of molecules
The VSEPR theory helps us predict the shape of molecules. The unshared pairs of electrons will push the shared pairs away and
change the shape of the molecule.
Determine the shapes of the following by first drawing the lewis dot structures for them and drawing the dipole moments
on each polar covalent bond. This will allow you to determine the shape and molecular polarity: N2 , H2O, CO2, NH3, CH4, SO3, H2S,
CH3Cl {Linear, Bent, Trigonal Planar, Pyramidal, Tetrahedral

Polarity
In polar covalent bonds the electrons are not shared equally. When the electronegativity difference is great enough (above 0.3) and
the shape is asymmetrical, the molecule will be polar.

Determine if the examples from above are polar or nonpolar.

Metallic Bonding:
Describe the properties of metals and how their mobile electrons
contribute to these properties.
What is an alloy (Explain and given an example)?

The MOLE

1. Determine the number of moles of 25 g of NaCl.

2. Determine the number of grams of 2.5 mol NaCl.
3. What volume will 3.2 moles of Os occupy at STP?
4. How many moles of hydrogen are needed to completely
react with two moles of nitrogen?
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N2 + 3H2 ↔ 2NH3 + 88kJ
5. What volume of hydrogen is necessary to react with five liters of nitrogen to produce ammonia? (Assume constant
temperature, pressure and they are all gases.)
6. How much heat would be produced if 6 moles of hydrogen gas reacted?
N2 + 3H2 ↔ 2NH3 + 88kJ

Percent Composition

Mass of element x 100% = Percent Composition

Mass of the compound

Determine the percentage of potassium in potassium permanganate.

Determining Empirical Formulas

%    Emp Form

Determine the empirical if it is 75% carbon and 25% hydrogen.

Determining Molecular Formulas

The empirical formula of a compound is NO2. Its molecular mass is 92 g / mol. What is its molecular formula.

Predicting Products, Balancing, Determining Solubility, Net Ionic Equations

Types of Reactions (Write the general formulas)
Synthesis
Decomposition
*Single Replacement
**Double Replacement
Combustion
Neutralization
* must check Activity Series ** must check Solubility Rules

Write the reaction for the following: Balance it. Determine if the reaction will occur by determining solubility. Write a net ionic
equation and identify spectator ions and determine the type of reaction.
 iron(III) chloride and sodium hydroxide
 silver nitrate reacts with potassium chloride
 aluminum chlorate reacts with magnesium phosphate
 Chromium(III) chloride solution plus fluorine gas
 Hydroiodic acid solution plus lead(II) nitrate solution
 Cadmium oxide decomposes when heated
 Nickel(II) sulfide solution plus sodium metal
 Acetic acid solution (HC2H3O2) is added to sodium hydroxide solution
 Magnesium metal reacts with oxygen gas
 Propane gas burns in oxygen gas
 Aluminum metal plus copper(II) iodide solution

Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases

This is a description of IDEAL GASES that do not exist.
1. Gases consist of large numbers of tiny particles that are far apart.
2. Collisions are elastic.
3. Gas particles are in constant, rapid random motion.
4. There are no forces of attraction between gas particles.
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5. The average kinetic energy of gas particles depends on temperature.

A. Which of the above are not completely true but accepted anyway?

An ideal gas will behave like a real gas when the TEMPERATURE IS LOW (slow moving particles are attracted to each other – hey
baby) and the PRESSURE IS HIGH (particles can get close enough to bond - let’s become a liquid. ).

Gases expand to fill their containers, they are fluid, have low density, are compressible, diffuse and effuse.

Density
D = mass
Volume

Gas Laws

Phase Diagram
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1. What section represents the solid phase? Liquid? Gas?

2. Describe what line d-f represents.
3. Describe what line d-e represents.
4. Describe what line d-g represents.
5. What is the substance’s normal melting point? Boiling Point?
6. When do all three phases exist at once?
7. Would an increase in pressure cause this substance to freeze or melt?

Heating and Cooling Curves

Change the temperatures to make these curves be

for water.
1. What is a? b? c? d? e?
2. When does KE change?
3. When does PE change?
4. Which direction in endothermic? Exothermic?
5. Would the ∆T for an endothermic reaction be positive or negative?
6. What equation would solve for heat during lines a, c, e?
7. What equation would solve for heat during d? b?
8. What does it mean that the specific heat of water is more than the specific heat of ice?
9. What is the difference between temperature and heat?
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Changes to a System at Equilibrium
3 ways to apply a stress to a system
a. Change the concentration
b. Change the temperature
c. Change the pressure
Le Chatelier’s Principle states that when a system at equilibrium is subjected to a stress, the system will shift its equilibrium
point in order to relieve the stress.
12.6 kcal + H2 (g) + I2 (g) ↔ 2HI (g)

Which way will the system shift when:

1. Hydrogen is added?
2. Iodine is added?
3. Hydroiodic acid is added?
4. Iodine is removed?
5. Temperature is increased?
6. The pressure is increased?
7. When would pressure affect a system at equilibrium?
8. Write the equilibrium expression for this reaction.
9. What is K if [H2] = 0.2 , [I2] = 0.4 , and [HI] = 0.6

Solutions
Soluble: capable of being dissolved
Insoluble: obviously not dissolvable
Saturated: contains maximum amount of dissolved solute
Supersaturated: a solution that contains more dissolved solute than a saturated
solution.
Unsaturated: a solution that contains less solute than a saturated solution
1. What is the relationship between the solubility of gases and pressure?
2. What is the relationship between the solubility of gases and temperature?
3. Describe the type of solution, if 90 grams of sodium nitrate were dissolved in
100g 40C water. _____________ What about if the temp dropped to
10C?_____________

If you need help with this chart reference page 462 in you textbook 

Solution Colloid Suspension

Example Salt water Gel Muddy Water
Homogeneous vs.
Heterogeneous
Particle Size

Settles when standing

Can be filtered

Tyndall Effect
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Electrolytes
Solutes with charges will conduct electricity and are therefore electrolytes. Electrolytes include:
1. Ionic solutes:
2. Strong Acids:
3. Strong Bases:

Molarity

M = moles of solute
Liters of solution

1. What is the molarity of a solution in which 10 g of silver nitrate (AgNO 3) is dissolved in 500 mL of solution?

Acids and Bases

What are the three different definitions of acids and bases?
Acids: H+ / proton donors (electron pair acceptors)
Bases: H+ / proton acceptors (electron pair donors)

Explain the significance of these diagrams in relation to pH.

Determine the pH, pOH, [H3O+], and [OH-] for each of the following given.
1. [H3O+]= 0.500 M.
2. pOH = 3.59
3. [OH-] = 1.50 x 10-5 M.
4. pH = 2.81
5. [OH-] = 3.2 x 10-8 M.

Calculate the molarity of an acetic acid solution if 34.57 mL of this solution are needed to neutralize 25.19 mL
of 0.1025 M sodium hydroxide.
Reaction Rate
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The speed of the reaction OR The change in concentration of reactants over time.

Factors affecting rate;

1. Type of reactants
2. Surface area
3. Temperature
4. Concentration of reactants
5. Catalysts: a substance that lowers the activation energy of a
chemical reaction.
∆E = ∆H = ENTHALPY = heat of the reaction = Eproducts - Ereactants

Exothermic ∆H = is negative
Endothermic ∆H = is positive
1. Are the forward reactions endothermic or exothermic?
2. Which has more energy, reactants or products?
3. What does the catalyst do?
4. Is the catalyst part of the rxn?
5. Is ∆H for this forward rxn positive or negative? How do you know?
ENTROPY = ISDORDRE (Get it?)
DISORDERLY = Gases > Solutions > Liquids > Solids = ORDERLY
DISORDERLY = 2 compounds > 1 compound = ORDERLY

Facts about Reactions

Indications that a reaction has taken place are 1. 2. 3. 4.
Nuclear Decay
Describe the characteristics
symbols masses Shielding / penetrating ability
Alpha
Beta
Gamma

Predict the products of the nuclear reactions

Concept of half-life:
1) Silicon‐31 has a half‐life of approximately 2.5 hours. If we begin with a sample containing 2000 kg of Si‐31, what is the
approximate amount remaining after 10 hours?

2) Carbon‐15 has a half‐life of 5.0 seconds. Suppose we have a sample containing 100 grams of
Carbon‐15. How much will remain after 30 seconds?

Define Fission

Define Fusion

How does a nuclear reactor work?

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