Alchemy: Basics
Alchemy: Atoms/Periodic Table
Bonding: Configuration/Ionic/Properties
Bonding: Covalent
Reactions
Essential Questions
100

What is the name of the following instrument that precisely measures liquids?

graduated cylinder

100

What is the group name for barium?

Alkaline Earth Metals

100

How many valence electrons does phosphorus have?

5 valence electrons

100

How many covalent bonds does Arsenic typically make?

3 bonds

100

How is the following chemical reaction classified?

2Na  +  H2O  -->  H2  +  Na2O

Single Exchange Reaction

100

What is the defining characteristic of an element?

number of protons

200

Convert 46.9 milliliters into Liters.

.0469 Liters

200

Which of the following has the most similar reactivity to gold?

Platinum     Mercury     Copper     Erbium

Copper

200

Identify the element by the electron configuration: 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d1

scandium

200

What is an isomer?

A molecule that has the same molecular formula as another, but a different structure.

200

How many moles are in 100 grams of Ca(OH)2?

1.85 moles

200

Name one substance that is never toxic.

There isn't any!

300

How many significant figures does 0.002400 contain?

4

300

What atomic particle was discovered first?

Electron

300

What type of bonding does C2H6O(g) have?

Molecular Covalent

300

What is the small molecule shape of PBr3?

pyramidal

300

Balance the equation:

Rb  +  S8  -->  Rb2S

16Rb  +  S8  -->  8Rb2S

300

Why do elements bond (3 reasons)?

To have zero charge

To have 8 valence electrons

Attraction

400

Which of the following is NOT matter?

Air        Fire        Earth        Water

Fire

400

How many neutrons does the most stable/abundant isotope of mercury contain?

120 or 121


(Average Mass - Atomic Number)

(200.6 - 80)

400

What is the chemical formula for sodium phosphide?

Na3P

400

Draw the Lewis Dot Structure of C2H5N.

Answers will vary

400

How many moles are in 3 Liters of .25M solution?

.75 moles

400

What does the law of conservation of matter state?

The atoms in the reactants of a chemical reaction are exactly the same as the atoms in the products of the chemical reaction.
500

What is the volume of 27 grams of aluminum if the density of aluminum is 2.7 g/mL?

10 mL


D = M/V         V = M/D

500

What element is produced by the beta decay of iron?

cobalt

500

What is the name of SrCO3

strontium carbonate

500

For SeF2:

Draw the molecule.

Draw the dipole arrows for each bond.

State if the molecule is polar or nonpolar.

Teacher will show you.

500

Estimate the pH of a base if [OH-] = .0025M

pH = 11

500

Fill in the blank:

ALL of chemistry happens the way it does so that the lowest amount of ____________ is used.


Energy