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Paulingunit for electronegativity
MetallicBond formed by sharing delocalized e-
electronegativitytendency of a bonded atom to attract shared electrons
covalentbond formed by sharing electrons
conduction bandwhere delocalized electrons are found and are free to travel
Van der Waals radiusdistand of closes approach of nonbonded atoms
semiconductorshave a small forbidden zone
1st ionizationenergy needed to remove the most loosely held e- from an atom
ionicbond formed by transfer of electrons
ionic radiusdistance from the center of a charged atom o the end of its electron cloud
polyatomic ionscharged particles containing covalently-bonded atoms
moleculetwo or more atoms covalently bonded
electron affinitythe attraction an atom has for its outer e-
forbidden zonesgaps between energy bands
bond strengthincreases as electronegativity difference decreases
electron cloudsrepel each other when 2 nonbonded atoms approach one another
bond angleavserage number of degrees between 2 bond axes
bond lengthaverage distance between nuclei along bond axis
insulatorshave a large forbidden zone
delocalizedelectrons in a metal that are free to travel
covelent radiusdistance between the nucleus of an atom in a molecule and its outer e- cloud
bond axisline joining the nuclei of 2 bonded atoms
bond characterdepends on electronegativity differences
radiibond length can be determined by adding together the ___ of 2 bonded atoms
infrared spectrophotometercan be used to determine molecular structure
4 types of radiiatomic, covalent, ionic, Van der Waals
Covalent compound characteristicslow melting points, not good conductors, insoluble, brittle
ionic compound characteristicshigh melting points, water soluble, good conductor, well defined crystals
electronsionic radii differe from atomic radii because of the loss or gain of ___
flourinethe element ___ has the highest electronegativity
lowmost active metals have (low/high) electronegativity
highmost active NONmetals have (low/high) electronegativity
greaterWhen electronegativity is 1.67 or ____, the bond is ionic
ionic & covalentnearly all bonds have both _____ characteristics
lessWhen electronegativity is 1.67 or ____, the bond is covalent
bauxiteore containing aluminum
boron nitridecompound used to make bullet proof vests, superabrasive
LiCO3compound used to treat bipolar disorder
alkynescarbon atoms with triple bonds
alkenescarbon atoms with double bonds
alkanescarbon atoms with single bonds
gallium nitrideused to make DVD players using blue light lasers
Al2O3crystals which make up rubies and sapphires
tincturesolution of alcohol and iodine
He (Helium)2nd most abundant element in the universe
silicon2nd most plentiful element in the Earth's crust
solderalloy made of tin and lead
alumimummost plentiful metal in the Earth's crust
reducing agentany substance that removes O from another substance
ammoniacompound used to make HNO3 and fertilizers
catenationtendency to form chains of similar atems
gallium arsenidecompound that produces electricity when exposed to light. Used to make solar panels & light powered calculator
oxygenmost plentiful element in the Earth's crust
bronzealloy made of tin and copper
borosilicateglass that can withstand extreme temperature differences
Bi (Bismuth)element that is active ingredient in popular nausea & diarrhea treatments
Fr (Francium)Most reactive metal
noble gasescommon name of group containing colorless, nonreactive gas
nitrogendiatomic element that forms 78% of the atmosphere
halogensreactivty decreases down the group
alkali metalsgroup tha forms binary compounds with halogens
allotropesdifferent forms of the same element
F (Fluorine)most reactive element
CaCO3compound used as an abrasive in toothpase and found in the antacid Tums
mineralelement or inorganic compound found in nature as solid crystals
catalystmaterial which speeds up a reaction or lowers activation energy
orematerial from which a mineral can be removed at a reasonable cost
Al (Aluminum)metal with 80% of the conductivity of copper
K & Naelements vital for nerve impulses
Pb (Lead)toxic metal, provides protective shield against x-rays, once used in pipes, paint & gasoline
In (Indium)element named for spectrum color. Used for transparent wires in touchscrees. Used to isolate 3- quantum dots
Ca (Calcium)Group IIA element found in lime. used to treat acidic H2O and soil. Combines with Si to make reducing agent in steel production.
Si (Silicon)Group IVA element found in glass, transistors, computer chips & motor oils
Ba (Barium)used in internal medicine, absorbs X-rays
Sn (Tin)very malleable metal @ -40'C turns rapidly to dust
Ge (Germanium)metalloid used in semiconductors, optical equipment & electric amplifiers
Tl (Thallium)element meaning green twig; very poisonous, causes hair to fall out
S (Silicon)Nonmetal with 10 allotropes, contributes to acid rain
Se (Selenium)studied by Crooke. Can convert light into electricity
I (Iodine)solid at room temperature. sublimes. Needed for a healthy thyroid.
Ar (Argon)Noble gas used in high temperature welding. Made compound in year 2000 at -445'F (-252.8'C)
As (Arsenic)Poisonous metalloid. Produces hallucinations, black coating on tongue, tingling of hands and feet. Roman assasins smeared it on twigs.
He (Helium)Colorless, unreactive noble gas. Emits pale yellow light. Mixed with O2 for deep sea divers. Named for Greek God of the sun
Te (Tellurium)Metalloid that bonds to Ag and Au. Easily separated by heat. (garlic & onions X100) Very bad smell
Br (Bromine)Halogen that is liquid at toom temperture. Word means stench.
Xe (Xenon)Noble gas combined with PtSiF6 to form 1st noble gas compound by Bartlett (1962)
F (Fluorine)pale yellow gas, highly reactive, poisonous gas. Reacts with all elements except He & Ne
Sb (Lead)used to make super acid with pH of -31. Used as makeup in ancient Egypt. Used to make Britannia tableware.
Ra (Radium)Radioactive element once used to paint watch hands. Discovesred by Marie Curie.
Mg (Magnesium)Alkaline earth metal used in light weight alloys.
Cl (Chlorine)green gas at room temperature. Found in bleach, purifies water, removes stains, poisonous gas, stomach acid.
Rn (Radon)heaviest known gas, radioactive, breaks down into Po.
At (Astatine)radioactie, rare, no known uses. Made by alpha bombardment of Bi.
Ne (Neon)colorless, unreactive noble gas. Emits orange light.
Po (Polonium)Radioactive chalcogen, rare, extremely toxic.
F (Fluorine)added to toothpaste, drinking water to protesct teeth. Used for uraniium enrichment.
Cl (Cholorine)Halogen found in PVC & table salt. Discovered by Davy 1810.
Kr (Krypton)Noble gas used in light bulbs and insulated windows. Compound made 1963.
3 high explosives made of NTNT, Nitroglicerine, dynamite
3 allotropes of carbongraphite, diamonds, carbon black
The most abundant chemical produced by industrysulfuric acid
Allotrope of P which needs a flame to ignitered
Allotrope of P which ignites on contact with airwhite
ferromagnetismStrong attraction of a substance to a magntic field
invaralloy of steel + Ni. Used for measuring tapes
Mn steelalloy of steel, known for hardness, used for safes
metallurgyBranch of applied science that studies and designs methods for extracting metals and their compounds from ores
magnetismThe ability of a substance to be affected by a magnetic field
Tungsten (W) SteelAlloy of steel. Withstands high temperatures. Used for high speed cutting tools. Filgment in light bulbs
galvanizingWhen iron is dipped in molten zinc
dental amalgamAlloy containing Hg. Used for tooth fillings
stainless steelAlloy of steel + Ni + Cr. Corrosion resistant, used for eating utensils, jewelry, surgical instruments
brassAlloy of Cu and Zn. Used for doorknobs, coinage, and plumbing
electroncauses magnetic field
woods metalalloy of Bi, Pb Sn, Cd. Used in automatic sprinklers
alloya solution of metals
alnicoallloy made of Co, Ni, Al. Used for loud speakers
sterling silveralloy of Cu and Ag. Used in tableware, jewelry
PewterAlloy of Sn, Sb, and Pb. Used for tableware.
bronzeAlloy of Cu and Sn. Used for baby shoes, bells, medals, and bearings
Os (Osmium)Element used as a catalyst in Haber process
Damascus steelsteel used for swords, made stronger by adding extra carbon
solderalloy of Pb and Sn. Used in welding
Co (Cobalt)Contained in vitamin B-12. Used to make blue pigment in glass
Pd (Palladium)Superabsorbent of hydrogen. Used in fuel cells
Cr (Chromium)Word means color. Very resistant to corrosion. Used to make stainless steel
Ir (Iridium)Contained in asteroids along with Fe and Ni
Rh (Rhodium)Word means rose color, used to make shiny finish on white gold
Ag (Silver)Best conductor of Electricity, may turn skin blue
Zn (Zinc)Corrosion resistant, used to galvanize iron
Pt (Platnium)Noble metal, dense malleable, expensive metal
Mo (Molybdenum)Word means lead-like. Used to strenghthen steel
Co (Cobalt)Fe, Ni, and .... can for permanent magnets
Ta (Tantalum)Dense Metal, heat and corrosion resistant, holds charge well, used in cell phones, 60% of wold supply found in Congo, named for Greek mythological figure that killed his son and served him at a royal banquet
Ti (Titanium)highest strength/weight ratio of any metal
Ti (Titanium)used to make white pigments, 9th most abudant megal in earth's crust
Db (Dubnium)named for city in Russia. First named Hahnium
Nb (Niobium)named after Greek mythological figure that had 7 daughters and 7 sons
Elements found unreactive enough to be found in nature as pure elementsAu, Pt, Pd, Ag
Most widely used metal, gives blood its red colorFe (Iron)
Synthetic element, named for Dutch scientistBh (Bohrium)
Mn (Manganese)used in cave drawings. Glass maker soap
Re (Rhenium)rare element used to make super allloys in jet engines
Ru (Ruthenium)named for russia, used for writing tip in Pavleer 51 pen
W (Tungsten)Gives strength to steel. Used for light bulb filaments
sythetic element. Segri isolateed element from radioactive Mo partsTc (Technetium)
Hg (Mercury)toxic metal also called quick silver
V (Vanadium)used by some organisms instead of Fe in blood. Green blood. May make tongue green
Rf (Rutherfordium)Synthtic element, named for New Zealand scientist
V (Vanadium)used to make special steel alloys (automobile crankshafts)
Mg (Magnesium)Scandium has a diagonal relationship with Mg
Y (Yttrium)Compounds of this element are used to produce red color in picture tubes
synthetic elements named after living scientistSg (Seaborgium)
Only liquid metal at STPHg (Mercury)
Au (Gold)2nd best conductor, used for currency
contained in asteroids wtith iron, contained in alloy in prototype KgIr (Iridium)
Cu (Copper)3rd best conductor, corroeds forming green patina
Ni (Nickel)used for coinage, plating and found in alloys Alnico and Invar
Ti (Titanium)Branemark while studying bone marrow discovered tghis metal caused no immune response and bonds to bone
B (Boron)Sold as a cure for diabetes (water from Mt Fuji)
Zr (Zirconium)Diamond substitute, chemical and fracture resistant
Hf (Hafnium)Used in filaments/electrodes in semiconductors at 45 nm and smaller
Zr (Zirconium)used for molds to contain molten metals, lab crucibles, and furnaces
Cd (Cadmium)Toxic element used in batteries
Mt (Meitnerium)named for Lise Mietner. Discovered fission



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