Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

Brown - Chemistry: The Central Science 15th Edition

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Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

Problem 3a

Chapter 2, Problem 3a

Four of the boxes in the following periodic table are colored. Which of these are metals and which are nonmetals?

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insert step 1: Identify the location of the colored boxes on the periodic table.

insert step 2: Recall that metals are typically located on the left side and in the center of the periodic table, while nonmetals are found on the right side.

insert step 3: Check if the elements in the colored boxes are in groups known for metals, such as alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transition metals, or post-transition metals.

insert step 4: Determine if any of the colored boxes are in groups known for nonmetals, such as the halogens or noble gases.

insert step 5: Classify each element in the colored boxes as either a metal or a nonmetal based on their position and group characteristics on the periodic table.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Metals

Metals are elements that typically exhibit high electrical and thermal conductivity, malleability, ductility, and a shiny appearance. They are usually found on the left side and in the center of the periodic table. Common examples include iron, copper, and gold. Metals tend to lose electrons during chemical reactions, forming positive ions.

Nonmetals

Nonmetals are elements that generally lack the properties of metals and are found on the right side of the periodic table. They are poor conductors of heat and electricity, and they can be gases, liquids, or solids at room temperature. Nonmetals tend to gain or share electrons in chemical reactions, forming negative ions or covalent bonds. Examples include oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.

Periodic Table Classification

The periodic table classifies elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties. Elements are organized into groups (columns) and periods (rows), with metals on the left, nonmetals on the right, and metalloids in between. This classification helps predict the behavior of elements in chemical reactions and their physical properties.

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Textbook Question

A charged particle moves between two electrically charged plates, as shown here.

(a) What is the sign of the electrical charge on the particle?

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Textbook Question

The following diagram is a representation of 20 atoms of a fictitious element, which we will call nevadium (Nv). The red spheres are ²⁹³Nv, and the blue spheres are ²⁹⁵Nv. (a) Assuming that this sample is a statistically representative sample of the element, calculate the percent abundance of each element.

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Textbook Question

Five of the boxes in the following periodic table are colored. Predict the charge on the ion associated with each of these elements.

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Textbook Question

The following diagram is a representation of 20 atoms of a fictitious element, which we will call nevadium (Nv). The red spheres are ²⁹³Nv, and the blue spheres are ²⁹⁵Nv. (b) If the mass of ²⁹³Nv is 293.15 u and that of ²⁹⁵Nv is 295.15 u, what is the atomic weight of Nv?

Does the following drawing represent a neutral atom or an ion?

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