ACS CHEMISTRY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Layout of an element (mass # & atomic #)
atomic number = # of protons
mass number = # of protons + neutrons
the number of protons in a neutral atom will equal the -# of electrons
how to find the correct number of neutrons -mass number - atomic number
Forms of the same elements that differ in amount of neutrons -isotopes
What particle, if lost from the nucleus, would NOT cause a change in the
atomic number? a neutron because it has no charge
When alpha particles were shot at a metal foil target, most passed through
without deflections, while others deflected at large angles. What did this
suggest to Rutherford?
that the atoms of the metal were mostly empty space, while the nucleus
consisted of most of the mass which included highly condensed positive
particles (which caused the deflection).
An atom has a valence shell configuration of 1s1. To which group of
elements on the periodic table does it belong?
IA
alkali metals
electromagnetic spectrum
,The greater the wavelength of a photon...? The lower its frequency
The greater the frequency of a photon...? the shorter its wavelength
Light energy formula
What does C in the light energy formula represent?
Give the ground-state electron configuration of an atom in the second period
1s2 2s1
Electrons configuration rule that states electrons do not pair until they have
to. (put one electrons in each electron domain then pair up)
Hund's rule
An experimental phenomena associated with atoms having unpaired
electrons - which states such substances are attracted to magnetic fields
Paramagnetism
Which drop in energy level results in the greatest emission of energy?
n=2 to n=1
quantum numbers
What do the 4 quantum numbers stand for?
n = energy level
, l = (n-1)
ml -l to l
mn 1/2 or -1/2 (spin)
List the quantum numbers for the s, p, d, and f orbitals
s 1,0,0
p 2, 1, -1-0-1
d 3, 2, -2--1-0-1-2
f 4, 3 -3--2--1-0-1-2-3
Py orbital
Which element is represented by X
Chromium
What two subatomic particles have the most mass, but occupy very little of
the volume of an atom
protons and neutrons
Define Isoelectronic
Having the same amount of electrons
How does a sodium ion differ from a sodium atom?
the sodium ion has fewer electrons
two or more compounds with the same formula but a different arrangement
of atoms in the molecule and different properties
isomer
two or more different physical forms in which an element can exist. Graphite,
charcoal, and diamond are all ________ of carbon.
allotropes
What makes up an alpha particle?
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Layout of an element (mass # & atomic #)
atomic number = # of protons
mass number = # of protons + neutrons
the number of protons in a neutral atom will equal the -# of electrons
how to find the correct number of neutrons -mass number - atomic number
Forms of the same elements that differ in amount of neutrons -isotopes
What particle, if lost from the nucleus, would NOT cause a change in the
atomic number? a neutron because it has no charge
When alpha particles were shot at a metal foil target, most passed through
without deflections, while others deflected at large angles. What did this
suggest to Rutherford?
that the atoms of the metal were mostly empty space, while the nucleus
consisted of most of the mass which included highly condensed positive
particles (which caused the deflection).
An atom has a valence shell configuration of 1s1. To which group of
elements on the periodic table does it belong?
IA
alkali metals
electromagnetic spectrum
,The greater the wavelength of a photon...? The lower its frequency
The greater the frequency of a photon...? the shorter its wavelength
Light energy formula
What does C in the light energy formula represent?
Give the ground-state electron configuration of an atom in the second period
1s2 2s1
Electrons configuration rule that states electrons do not pair until they have
to. (put one electrons in each electron domain then pair up)
Hund's rule
An experimental phenomena associated with atoms having unpaired
electrons - which states such substances are attracted to magnetic fields
Paramagnetism
Which drop in energy level results in the greatest emission of energy?
n=2 to n=1
quantum numbers
What do the 4 quantum numbers stand for?
n = energy level
, l = (n-1)
ml -l to l
mn 1/2 or -1/2 (spin)
List the quantum numbers for the s, p, d, and f orbitals
s 1,0,0
p 2, 1, -1-0-1
d 3, 2, -2--1-0-1-2
f 4, 3 -3--2--1-0-1-2-3
Py orbital
Which element is represented by X
Chromium
What two subatomic particles have the most mass, but occupy very little of
the volume of an atom
protons and neutrons
Define Isoelectronic
Having the same amount of electrons
How does a sodium ion differ from a sodium atom?
the sodium ion has fewer electrons
two or more compounds with the same formula but a different arrangement
of atoms in the molecule and different properties
isomer
two or more different physical forms in which an element can exist. Graphite,
charcoal, and diamond are all ________ of carbon.
allotropes
What makes up an alpha particle?
