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a. Be able to write orbital notations for s, p, & d block elements. b. Be able to explain the concepts behind electron configurations.
a. Be able to explain & use the concept of second ionization energy b. Be able to explain & use the concept of atomic radii as related to ions
Element C Ne S e. config.
1s^2 2s^2 2p^2 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^4
Noble gas
[He] 2s^2 2p^2 [He] 2s^2 2p^6 [Ne] 3s^2 3p^4
Orbital notation
a. 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^3 P b. [Ar] 4s^1 K c. Contains four electrons in its third and outer main energy level. Si d. Contains one set of paired and three unpaired electrons in its fourth and outer main energy level. As
b. Explain the meaning of this principle in terms of an atom with many electrons. In a multi-electron atom, the lowest-energy orbital is filled first (ex 1s). Electrons are then added to the orbital with the next lowest energy, and so on, until all of the electrons in the atom have been placed in orbitals.
b. What is the basis for this rule? By placing as many single electrons as possible in separate orbitals in the same energy level, electron- electron repulsion is minimized and favorable lower-energy arrangements result.
b. What is the significance of the spin quantum number? As long as they spin in opposite directions, electrons can be in same sub-orbital.
c. Compare the values of the spin quantum number for two electrons in the same orbital. One electron would spin up and one would spin down (see orbital notation)
b. What are inner-shell electrons? Inner-shell electrons are electrons that are not in the highest occupied energy level (sometimes referred to as “Kernel Electrons”).
b. B
c. Na
e. C
Read section “Removing Electrons from Positive Ions” (pg 145) & use internet resources Read section “Ion Formation & Ionic Radii” (pg 154) & use internet resources
Questions (1-7): 1 a. Without looking at the ionization energy table, arrange the following elements in order of decreasing first ionization energies: Li, O, C, K, Ne, & F. Ne, F, O, C, K, Li
b. Which of the elements listed in (a) would you expect to have the highest second ionization energy? Why?
Li, K because both now have a noble gas configuration. Li+^ is smaller so it would be higher.
Mg2+^ is smaller than Mg because it has lost its 3s energy level +2 electrons. The nucleus charge of 20 protons pulls very hard on the 18 electrons.
O2-^ has gained 2 electrons. It has 8 protons and 10 electrons. O2-^ will be larger in size the O because 8 protons cannot pull 10 electorns as close as 8 protons and 8 electrons (as in O).
4.The two ions K+^ & Ca2+^ each have 18 electrons surrounding the nucleus. Which would you expect to have a smaller radius? Why? (hint: think about electron-proton attractive forces)
K+^ = 19 protons and 18 electrons Ca2+^ = 20 protons and 18 electrons Ca2+^ would be smaller because Ca with 20 protons pulls more on 18 electrons.
5.Account for the following in terms of models of atomic structure: Both the sulfide ion and the chloride ion have 18 electrons. However, the radius of the sulfide ion is greater.
S2-^ = 16 protons and 18 electron Cl1-^ = 17 protons and 18 electrons
The sulfide nucleus does not have as much of a pull on the electrons because it has only 16 protons. It holds them looser then Cl.
6.Rb+^ and Se2-. Which ion has the larger radius? Explain.
Rb+^ = 37 protons and 36 electrons
Se2-^ = 34 protons and 36 electrons
Se2-^ has a larger radius because it’s 34 protons in its nucleus do not have the same power to pull electrons as Rb with 37 protons.
7.Account for the following observations using principles of atomic structure. In each part, your answer must include specific information about both substances. a) The Ca2+^ and Cl-^ are isoelectronic (aka have the same number of electrons), but their radii are not the same. Which ion has the larger radius? Explain.
Ca2+^ = 20 protons and 18 electrons Cl1-^ = 17 protons and 18 electrons
Cl1-^ has a larger nucleus because of the weaker pull on electrons by the nucleus.
b) Atomic size decreases from Na to Cl in the periodic table.
As you move across the row the number of protons in the nucleus increase (ex. Na = 11+^ and Cl = 17 +) because the number on the energy levels remains at 3. Therefore, Cl with 17+^ protons pulls on the electrons more tightly.
c) The first ionization of K is less than that of Na.
Ionization = energy required to remove an electron. K has 4 energy levels and Na has 3 energy levels. The electrons on the 4th^ energy level are more shielded from the attractive forces, of the nucleus and therefore they are more easily removed.