Chapter 3
ATOMS AND THE PERIODIC TABLE
Chapter Learning Objectives By the end of the chapter you will recognize
that a. The atomic theory model was 1st proposed
by John Dalton in 1803.b. Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons,
and electrons.c. All atoms of the same element contain the
same number of protons (and electrons) but may vary in the number of neutrons known as isotopes.
d. The protons and neutrons are found inside the tiny but dense nucleus, whereas the electrons are found in orbitals outside the nucleus.
e. The arrangement of electrons in the orbitals is called the electronic configuration and determines the chemistry of an atom.
f. The different types of atoms are called elements, which are arranged systematically in the periodic table.
g. Having eight valence electrons is particularly desirable (“the octet rule”).
Chapter Outline
a. The Atomic Theory Model Dalton’s Atomic Theory
1. All matter is composed of indivisible atoms.
2. All atoms of one element are identical to each other but different than the atoms of other elements.
3. Compounds are formed when atoms of different elements combine in whole number ratios.
4. Atoms are rearranged during chemical reactions but atoms cannot be created or destroyed.
John Dalton (1766-1844)
Definitions
Law of conservation of matter states that matter is neither lost nor gained during a chemical reaction.
Law of definite proportions states that in a compound, the constituent elements are always present in a definite proportion by weight.
Ex. 2H2 (g) + O2 (g) 2H2O(g)
2C(s) + O2 (g) 2CO(g)
Ex. Pure water, a compound, is always made up of 11.2% hydrogen and 88.8% oxygen by weight or table sugar always contains 42.1% carbon, 6.5% hydrogen, and 51.4% oxygen by weight.
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3.1: Conservation of Matter
Chapter Outlineb. Structure of the Atom
Components Positive protons, negative electrons, and
neutral neutrons Atomic Number
The number of protons in an atom, which determines what element it is
Mass Number Number of protons + the number of
neutrons
Definitions
Protons are positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus.
Neutrons are electrically neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus.
Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles found in the space around the nucleus.
Nucleus is the small central core of the atom: contains the protons and neutrons.
Ernest Rutherford Gold foil experiment. A beam of positively charged alpha particles hits the gold foil. Most particles passed straight, some slightly deflected and some deflected back. The reason for deflection were the positions of the nucleus.
Separation of alpha, beta, and gamma particles by applying an electric field.
Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937)
Rutherford’s interpretation of the gold foil experiment done by Geiger and Marsden.
Modern View of the Atom
For an atom, which always has no net electrical charge, the number of negatively charged electrons around the nucleus equals the number of positively charged protons in the nucleus.
Scientists have been able to obtain computer-enhanced images of the outer surface of atoms using the scanning tunneling microscope (STM) and the atomic force microscope (AFM).
Chapter Outlinec. Structure of the Atom (cont)
Isotopes Isotopes of the same element have the
same number of protons but differ in the number of neutrons.
Atomic Mass The atomic mass for each element on
the periodic table reflects the relative abundance of each isotope in nature.
DefinitionsAtomic number is the number of protons in the nuclei of the atoms of an element
Mass number or atomic mass is the number of neutrons plus number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
Mass number = #’s of protons + #’s of neutrons
Ex. How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in atom of gold (Au) with a mass number of 197?
Protons = 79; Electrons = 79; Neutrons = 197 – 79 = 118;
Isotopes are atoms of the same element having different mass numbers.
Definitions cont
Atomic mass unit (amu) is the unit for relative atomic masses of the elements; 1 amu =1/12 the mass of carbon-12 isotope. 1 amu = 1.6605x10-24 grams
Atomic weight is the number that represents the average atomic mass of the element’s isotopes weighted by percentage abundance.
Isotopes
H1
1 H1
2 H1
3
Write the nuclear symbols for atoms with the following subatomic particles.
A. 8 p+, 8 n, 8 e- ___________
B. 17p+, 20n, 17e- ___________
C. 47p+, 60 n, 47 e- ___________
Learning Check
A. 8 p+, 8 n, 8 e- 16O
8
B. 17p+, 20 n, 17e- 37Cl 17
C. 47p+, 60 n, 47 e- 107Ag 47
Solution
Learning Check
1. Which of the following pairs are isotopes of the same element?2. In which of the following pairs do both atoms have 8 neutrons? A. 15X 15X 8 7
B. 12X 14X 6 6
C. 15X 16X 7 8
Solution
B. 12X 14X
6 6
Both nuclear symbols represent isotopes of carbon with six protons each, but one has 6 neutrons and the other has 8.
C. 15X 16X
7 8
An atom of nitrogen (7) and an atom of oxygen (8) each have 8 neutrons.
Isotopes of Magnesium
In naturally occurring magnesium, there are three isotopes.
24Mg 25Mg 26Mg 12 12 12
Isotopes of Mg
Relative Masses of Atoms
Use atomic weights of the elements to calculate molecular weights (MW) of compounds
Relative masses provide a simple way of comparing the masses of atoms. Ex. Mass of neon atoms is 20.18 and Mass of calcium atoms is 40.08.
Ca atom massNe atom mass
= 40.0820.18
= 1.986 Mass of Calcium is 2x than Ne
He atom mass H atom mass
= 4.0031.008
= 3.971 Mass of Helium is 4x than Hydrogen
The exact relationship between two masses calculated
Calculating the atomic weight of compounds MW = CnHmOk
MW = n(at. Wt. C) + m(at. Wt. H) + k(at. Wt. O)
H2O the MW is
MW = 2(at. Wt. H) + 1(at. Wt. O)
MW = 2(1.008 u) + 1(15.996 u)
MW = 18.012 u or 18.01 u for water
Use atomic weighs from the periodic table inside the front cover to determine the molecular weight of urea, CH4N2O, the chemical form in which much nitrogenous body waste is excreted in the urine.
Learning Check
a. 58.02 u
b. 62.25 u
c. 60.06 u
Solution
MW = n(at. Wt. C) + m(at. Wt. H) + k(at. Wt. O)
Urea chemical formula is CH4N2O,
MW = 1(12.01 u) + 4(1.008) + 2(14.01) + 1(16.00)
MW = 60.062 u or rounded off 60.06 u
Chapter Outlined. Models of the Atom
The Plum Pudding Model Electrons are embedded in a sphere of
positive charge. The Nuclear Model
All of the positive charge is in a tiny central nucleus with electrons outside the nucleus.
This model was developed by Rutherford after his landmark experiment.
The Rutherford Experiment
Chapter Outline
e. Models of the Atom (continued) Bohr Model or the Solar System Model
Niels Bohr in 1913 introduced his model of the hydrogen atom.
Electrons circle the nucleus in orbits, which are also called energy levels.
An electron can “jump” from a lower energy level to a higher one upon absorbing energy, creating an excited state.
The concept of energy levels accounts for the emission of distinct wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation during flame tests.
Niels Bohr (1885-1962)
Bohr’s Orbit ModelDefinitions
Quantum is the smallest increment of energy, for example, in an atom emitting or absorbing radiation.
Ground state is the condition of an atom in which all electrons are in their normal, lowest energy levels.
Excited state is an unstable, higher energy state of an atom.
Creation of line spectrum for hydrogen
Fig. 3-6a, p. 49
Neon (Ne)
Fig. 3-6b, p. 49
Neon, a partially evacuated tube that contains neon gas gives a reddish-orange glow when high voltage is applied.
The line emission spectrum of neon is obtained when light from a neon source passes through a prism.
Potassiumburns with a violet flame
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Lithium burns with a red flame
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3.2: Atomic Line Spectra
Electromagnetic Radiation
c = c is the speed of light is wavelength is frequency
Fig. 3-7, p. 50
It is important to understand E (for energy), wavelength, and frequency relationship:
As increases, and E decreases
As decreases, and E increases
Chapter Outline
Models of the Atom (continued) The Orbital Model
Orbits are replaced with orbitals, volumes of space where the electrons can be found.
The arrangement of electrons in the orbitals is the electronic configuration of an atom, which determines the chemistry of an atom.
Definitions
Electrons in the highest occupied energy level are the greatest stable distance from the nucleus. These outermost electrons are known as valence electrons.
Shell is a principal energy level defined by a given value of n, where n can be 1,2,3,4 etc… and is capable of holding 2n2 electrons.
An orbital is a region of three-dimensional space around an atom within which there is a significant probability (usually shown as 90%) that a given electron will be found.
Subshells have different energy levels (orbitals) within a given shell
Valence Electrons
The valence electrons
• determine the chemical properties of the elements.
• are the electrons in the highest energy level.
• are related to the group number of the element.
Example: Phosphorus has 5 valence electrons. 5 valence electrons
P Group 5A(15) 2, 8, 5
All the elements in a group have the same number ofvalence electrons.
Example: Elements in group 2A(2) have two (2) valence electrons.
Be 2, 2Mg 2, 8, 2Ca 2, 8, 8, 2Sr 2, 8, 18, 8, 2
Groups and Valence Electrons
Periodic Table and Valence Electrons
Representative Elements Group Numbers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
H He
1 2
Li Be Al C N O F Ne
2,1 2,2 2,3 2,4 2,5 2,6 2,7 2,8
Li Mg Ge Si P S Cl Ar
2,8,1 2,8,2 2,8,3 2,8,4 2,8,5 2,8,6 2,8,7 2,8,8
State the number of valence electrons for each.A. O
1) 4 2) 6 3) 8
B. Al
1) 13 2) 3 3) 1
C. Cl
1) 2 2) 5 3) 7
Learning Check
State the number of valence electrons for each.A. O
2) 6
B. Al
2) 3
C. Cl
3) 7
Solution
State the number of valence electrons for each.
A. 2, 8, 5
B. 2, 8, 8, 2
C. 2, 7
Learning Check
State the number of valence electrons for each.
A. 2, 8, 5 5
B. 2, 8, 8, 2 2
C. 2, 7 7
Solution
Energy levels are spaced differently, like ladder rungs
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Atomic energylevels are like floors of a house
State transitions for hydrogen
Table 3-2, p. 52
Fig. 3-8, p. 54
Atomic Orbitals.
Fig. 3-9, p. 55
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3.3: Atomic Subshell Energies
The Orbital Model:Electronic Configurations
Sample energy level diagram
Table 3-3, p. 55
Fig. 3-10a, p. 56
Fig. 3-10b, p. 56
Chapter Outlinef. The Periodic Table
Used to organize the elements by recurring chemical properties.
Elements in the same vertical column of the periodic table have similar chemical properties and are said to be in the same group or family.
The Periodic Table Dmitri Mendeleev (1834-1907)
Groups and Periods
On the periodic table,
• elements are arranged according to similar properties.
• groups contain elements with similar properties in vertical columns.
• periods are horizontal rows of elements.
Groups and Periods
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Group Numbers
Group Numbers
• use the letter A for the representative elements (1A to 8A) and the letter B for the transition elements.
• also use numbers 1-18 to the columns from left to right.
Names of Some Representative Elements
Several groups of representative elements are known by common names.
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Alkali Metals
Group 1A(1), the alkali metals, includes lithium, sodium, and potassium.
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Halogens
Group 7A(17) the halogens, includes chlorine, bromine, and iodine.
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Identify the element described by the following.
A. Group 7A(17), Period 4 1) Br 2) Cl 3) Mn
B. Group 2A(2), Period 3 1) beryllium 2) boron 3) magnesium
C. Group 5A(15), Period 2 1) phosphorus 2) arsenic 3) nitrogen
Learning Check
A. Group 7A (17), Period 4 1) Br
B. Group 2A (2), Period 3
3) magnesium
C. Group 5A(15), Period 2
3) nitrogen
Solution
Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids
The heavy zigzag line separates metals and nonmetals.• Metals are located to the
left.• Nonmetals are located to
the right. • Metalloids are located
along the heavy zigzag line between the metals and nonmetals.
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Comparing a Metal, Metalloid, and Nonmetal
Identify each of the following elements as
1) metal 2) nonmetal 3) metalloid
A. sodium ____
B. chlorine ____
C. silicon ____
D. iron ____
E. carbon ____
Learning Check
Identify each of the following elements as
1) metal 2) nonmetal 3) metalloid
A. sodium 1 metal
B. chlorine 2 nonmetal
C. silicon 3 metalloid
D. iron 1 metal
E. carbon 2 nonmetal
Solution
Match the elements to the description.
A. Metals in Group 4A(14) 1) Sn, Pb 2) C, Si 3) C, Si, Ge, Sn
B. Nonmetals in Group 5A(15) 1) As, Sb, Bi 2) N, P 3) N, P, As, Sb
C. Metalloids in Group 4A(14) 1) C, Si, Ge, 2) Si, Ge 3) Si, Ge, Sn, Pb
Learning Check
Match the elements to the description.
A. Metals in Group 4A (14)1) Sn, Pb
B. Nonmetals in Group 5A(15) 2) N, P
C. Metalloids in Group 4A(14) 2) Si, Ge
Solution
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3.4b: Exploration of the Periodic Table
3.6: Periodic Reactivity Trends
Fig. 3-11, p. 58
Table 3-4, p. 59
p. 60
Sulfur
CarbonGold
Chapter Outline
g. The Octet Rule The noble gases of Group VIIIA do not
typically form compounds with other atoms. Atoms with eight valence electrons are
particularly stable, an observation called the octet rule.
Atoms form bonds with other atoms to achieve a valence octet.
ElectronicConfiguration of Noble Gases
Chapter Outline
Lewis Dot Structures The number of valence electrons is equal to the
group number for most of the main group elements.
In Lewis dot structures, the chemical symbol represents the nucleus and the core electrons and dots represent the valence electrons.
Writing Electron-Dot Symbols
Electron-dot symbols for• groups 1A(1) to 4A(14) use single dots.
· · Na · · Mg · · Al · · C ·
·
• groups 5A(15) to 7A(17) use pairs and single dots. · · · ·
· P · : O · · ·
Groups and Electron-Dot Symbols
In a group, all the electron-dot symbols have thesame number of valence electrons (dots).
Example: Atoms of elements in Group 2A(2) each have 2 valence electrons.
· Be ·
· Mg ·
· Ca ·
· Sr ·
· Ba ·
Lewis Dot Structures
A. X is the electron-dot symbol for
1) Na 2) K 3) Al
B. X
is the electron-dot symbol of
1) B 2) N 3) P
Learning Check
A. X is the electron-dot symbol for
1) Na 2) K
B. X
is the electron-dot symbol of
2) N 3) P
Solution
Chapter Outline
Ionic Bonds Ionic compounds result from the loss of
electrons by one atom (usually a metal) and the gain of electrons by another atom (usually a nonmetal).
Ionic bonds arise from the attraction between particles with opposite charges (electrostatic forces); e.g., Na+ Cl-.
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3.7: Ion Formation
Ionic Compounds
Atomic Size
Atomic size is described using the atomic radius; the distance from the nucleus to the valence electrons.
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Atomic Radius Within A Group
Atomic radius increases going down each group of representative elements.
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Atomic Radius Across a Period
Going across a period left to right,
• an increase in number of protons increases attraction for valence electrons.
• atomic radius decreases.
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Learning Check
Select the element in each pair with the larger atomic
radius.
A. Li or K
B. K or Br
C. P or Cl
Solution
Select the element in each pair with the larger atomic
radius.
A. K
B. K
C. P
Key Words
Chemistry Matter Pure substance Mixture Element Compound Homogeneous mixture Heterogeneous mixture States of matter Solid
Liquid Gas Physical changes Chemical changes Atom Molecule Periodic table Periods Groups or Families Main group elements
Key Words (cont)
Transition elements Metals Nonmetals Semimetals Protons Neutrons Electrons Atomic number Mass number Isotopes Atomic Mass
Nucleus Electromagnetic radiation Wavelength Energy level Ground state Excited state Orbital Electronic configuration Valence electrons Outer shell
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