Quick Revision
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1 & 2. Mixtures
- Definition: A physical combination of 2+ substances, each keeping its identity.
- Types:
- Homogeneous → Uniform throughout, cannot see parts. (e.g., air, saltwater, brass).
- Heterogeneous → Non-uniform, visible parts. (e.g., sand + water, granite, pizza).
- Separation methods: Filtration, distillation, chromatography.
3. Properties of Elements
- Physical Properties → observed without changing identity.
- Ex: Sodium (Na) is silvery-white, soft, low MP (97.8°C), good conductor.
- Chemical Properties → how substances react.
- Na + H₂O → NaOH + H₂ (violent).
- Na + Cl₂ → NaCl (salt).
4. Isotopes & Atomic Mass
- Isotopes = same element, same protons, different neutrons.
- Formula:
Avg. Atomic Mass = Σ (Mass × Abundance) - Example (Chlorine):
- Cl-35: 34.97 amu (75.76%)
- Cl-37: 36.97 amu (24.24%)
- Avg. Mass = 35.46 amu
5. % Composition
- Formula:
% Mass = (Mass of element in compound ÷ Molar mass) × 100 - Example (H₂O):
- Molar mass = 18.02 g/mol (H = 2.02, O = 16.00).
- %H = (2.02 ÷ 18.02) × 100 = 11.2%.
- Means in 100 g water → 11.2 g H.
6. Naming Compounds
- Ionic (Metal + Nonmetal)
- Metal name + nonmetal with “-ide”.
- Ex: NaCl → Sodium chloride, MgF₂ → Magnesium fluoride.
- Covalent (Nonmetals only)
- Use prefixes (mono-, di-, tri-...).
- Ex: N₂O₅ → Dinitrogen pentoxide, CO₂ → Carbon dioxide.
7, 9, 10. Equilibrium
- Dynamic equilibrium = forward rate = reverse rate.
- Equilibrium constants:
- Kc (concentration) = [products]/[reactants].
- Kp (pressure). Relation:
Kp = Kc(RT)^Δn.
- Le Châtelier’s Principle:
- Add reactant → shifts right.
- Add product → shifts left.
- ↑ Pressure → shifts to fewer gas moles.
- ↑ Temperature → shifts endothermic side.
8. Empirical & Molecular Formulas
- Steps (Empirical):
- Assume 100 g sample → % = grams.
- Convert grams → moles.
- Divide by smallest mole value.
- Multiply to whole numbers.
- Molecular Formula:
(Molar Mass ÷ EF Mass) × Empirical Formula.
11. Acid-Base Theories
- Arrhenius: Acid = H⁺ donor, Base = OH⁻ donor.
- Brønsted-Lowry: Acid = proton donor, Base = proton acceptor.
- Lewis: Acid = e⁻ pair acceptor, Base = e⁻ pair donor.
12. pH Calculations
- Formulas:
- pH = -log[H⁺]
- pOH = -log[OH⁻]
- pH + pOH = 14
- Example: [OH⁻] = 1.0 × 10⁻³ M → pOH = 3 → pH = 11.
13. Chapter 1 Review
Valence Electrons
- Definition: Electrons in the outermost shell used in bonding.
- How to determine:
- Look at Group Number (1–18).
- Skip transition metals (Groups 3–12).
- Ex: Group 1 → 1 valence e⁻, Group 17 → 7 valence e⁻.
Cations & Anions
- Cation (positive ion) → formed when an atom loses electrons.
- Anion (negative ion) → formed when an atom gains electrons.
- Example: Na → Na⁺, Cl → Cl⁻.
Quantum Mechanical Model
- Electrons show dual nature (particle + wave).
- Movement is described by probability, not fixed orbits.
- This gave rise to Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom.
Quantum Numbers
- A set of 4 numbers describing position & energy of electrons:
- n = Principal (energy level).
- l = Azimuthal (subshell shape: s, p, d, f).
- mₗ = Magnetic (orbital orientation).
- mₛ = Spin (+½ or -½).
Aufbau Principle
- Electrons fill orbitals in increasing energy order.
- Lowest energy orbitals are filled first.
- Meaning → 1s → 2s → 2p → 3s → 3p → 4s → 3d → 4p ...
Pauli’s Exclusion Principle
- No two electrons in an atom can have the same 4 quantum numbers.
- At most 2 e⁻ per orbital, with opposite spins.
Hund’s Rule
- Electrons occupy orbitals singly first, with parallel spins.
- After all orbitals are half-filled → pairing starts.
Atomic Radius
- Distance from nucleus → outermost electron.
- Measured as covalent radius (½ distance between 2 bonded nuclei).
- Units: pm (10⁻¹² m) or Å (10⁻¹⁰ m).
- Trend: ↓ across period, ↑ down group.
Ionization Energy
- Definition: Energy required to remove an e⁻ from an atom.
- Always endothermic (energy absorbed).
- Trends:
- Larger atom → lower ionization energy.
- Inversely proportional to atomic radius.
- ↑ across period, ↓ down group.
Electron Affinity
- Definition: Energy change when an atom gains an electron.
- Usually exothermic (energy released), but exceptions exist.
- High EA = atom easily accepts e⁻ (e.g., halogens).
Electronegativity
- Definition: Atom’s ability to attract shared e⁻ in a bond.
- Scale: 0 → 4 (Pauling units).
- Metals: low EN (electron donors).
- Nonmetals: high EN (electron takers).
- Trend: ↑ across period, ↓ down group.
Ionic Radius
- Cations: smaller than neutral atom (loss of shell).
- Anions: larger than neutral atom (extra e⁻ increases repulsion).
- Trend: Cations shrink, Anions expand.
14. Elements & Electron Configuration
- Electron configuration = distribution of electrons in orbitals.
- Example (Fe, Z=26):
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d⁶or[Ar] 4s² 3d⁶.
15. Chemical Bonding
- Lewis Structure: Shows bonds + lone pairs.
- Bond Order:
- MO Theory →
½ (bonding e⁻ – antibonding e⁻). - Simple → number of bonds (O=O → bond order 2).
- MO Theory →
- EAN Rule:
EAN = Atomic no. – Ox. state + (2 × Coordination no.).- Example: K₄[Fe(CN)₆] → EAN = 36 (Kr).
16. Colloids
- Definition: Particles (1–1000 nm) dispersed in medium.
- Types:
- Sol (solid in liquid) → paints.
- Gel (liquid in solid) → jelly.
- Foam (gas in liquid) → whipped cream.
- Emulsion (liquid in liquid) → milk.
- Aerosol (liquid/solid in gas) → fog, smoke.
- Properties: Tyndall effect, electrophoresis, coagulation.
- Applications: Medicines, food (milk, butter), soaps, industry.
Extra Topic: How Soap Works
- Soap molecule = hydrophobic tail + hydrophilic head.
- At high conc. → form micelles.
- Tails trap grease inside, heads interact with water → grease washed away.