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Particulate Nature of Matter

Table of Contents

Particulate Nature of Matter

Key Concepts

Experimental Evidence:

Relevance in Everyday Life:

Applications:

The Nuclear Atom

Key Concepts

Nuclear Reactions:

Important Laws:

Applications of Nuclear Atom:

Electron Configurations of Matter

Key Concepts

Electron Configurations of Ions:

Exceptions to Electron Configuration Rules:

Valence Electrons:

Periodic Table and Electron Configurations:

Applications of Electron Configurations:

Counting Particles by Mass: The Mole

Key Concepts

Key Equations:

The Periodic Table: Classification of Elements

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Key Concepts

Key Trends and Terms:

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Particulate Nature of Matter

Definition: Matter is composed of small, discrete particles such as atoms, molecules, or ions.

Key Concepts
1. States of Matter:

Solids: Particles are closely packed in a fixed, ordered structure. They vibrate but do not move
freely.

Liquids: Particles are closely packed but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow.

Gases: Particles are far apart and move rapidly in all directions, filling the container they are
in.

2. Kinetic Molecular Theory:

Explains the behavior of particles in different states of matter.

Solids: Particles have low kinetic energy and are held together by strong forces.

Liquids: Particles have higher kinetic energy, allowing them to move more freely than in
solids.

Gases: Particles have the highest kinetic energy and move randomly with weak
intermolecular forces.

3. Changes of State:

Melting (solid to liquid): Particles gain energy and move apart.

Freezing (liquid to solid): Particles lose energy and become fixed in a rigid structure.

Evaporation (liquid to gas): Particles gain energy and break free from the liquid's surface.

Condensation (gas to liquid): Particles lose energy and come closer together.

Sublimation (solid to gas): Particles transition directly from solid to gas without passing
through the liquid state.

4. Brownian Motion:

The random movement of particles suspended in a fluid, observed due to collisions with
smaller particles like atoms or molecules.

Provides evidence for the existence of particles.

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5. Diffusion:

The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low

concentration until equilibrium is reached.

Happens more rapidly in gases than in liquids due to the higher speed of particles in gases.

6. Atomic and Molecular Theory:

Atoms: Basic units of matter, composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Molecules: Groups of two or more atoms bonded together.

Ions: Charged particles formed when atoms or molecules lose or gain electrons.

7. Law of Conservation of Mass:

During a chemical or physical change, matter is not created or destroyed, only rearranged.

Experimental Evidence:
Dalton's Atomic Theory: Proposed that matter is made up of indivisible atoms, which combine in
fixed ratios to form compounds.

Avogadro's Hypothesis: Equal volumes of gases, under the same conditions of temperature and
pressure, contain an equal number of particles.

Relevance in Everyday Life:

Understanding the particulate nature of matter helps explain phenomena like gas pressure,
temperature changes, and chemical reactions.

Applications:
In chemistry, this concept is foundational for studying reactions, molecular interactions, and
understanding chemical equations.

In biology, the movement of substances through cell membranes (e.g., diffusion, osmosis) relies
on particle theory.

This outline should help you grasp the basics of the particulate nature of matter for your IBDP1
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The Nuclear Atom

Definition: The nuclear atom is a model of the atom with a central nucleus containing protons
and neutrons, surrounded by electrons in defined energy levels (shells or orbitals).

Key Concepts
1. Structure of the Atom:

Nucleus: Small, dense center of the atom containing:

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Protons: Positively charged particles (+1 charge).

Neutrons: Neutral particles (no charge).

Electrons: Negatively charged particles (-1 charge) that move around the nucleus in orbitals.

2. Subatomic Particles:

Proton: Charge = +1, Mass = 1 atomic mass unit (amu).

Neutron: Charge = 0, Mass = 1 amu.

Electron: Charge = -1, Mass ≈ 1/1836 of a proton (negligible mass in comparison).

3. Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment:

Experiment: Alpha particles were directed at thin gold foil. Most passed through, but some
were deflected.

Conclusion: Atoms are mostly empty space, with a small, dense, positively charged nucleus at
the center.

Significance: This disproved the earlier "plum pudding model" of the atom, which assumed
that the atom was a diffuse sphere of positive charge with electrons scattered within it.

4. Atomic Number (Z):

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Determines the element's identity.

Example: Hydrogen has 1 proton (Z = 1); Carbon has 6 protons (Z = 6).

5. Mass Number (A):

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

A = Z (protons) + N (neutrons).

Example: Carbon-12 (¹²C) has 6 protons and 6 neutrons, so A = 12.

6. Isotopes:

Atoms of the same element (same atomic number) with different numbers of neutrons,
resulting in different mass numbers.

Example: Carbon-12 (⁶C) and Carbon-14 (¹⁴C) are isotopes of carbon.

Isotopes can be stable or radioactive (radioisotopes).

7. Electron Arrangement:

Electrons are arranged in energy levels (also called shells or orbitals) around the nucleus.

Energy levels are numbered (n = 1, 2, 3, ...). The first shell can hold up to 2 electrons, the
second up to 8, and so on.

The outermost electrons (valence electrons) determine the atom's chemical properties.

8. Bohr Model:

Electrons orbit the nucleus in fixed energy levels.

Electrons can absorb energy and jump to higher energy levels (excitation) or release energy
and drop to lower levels (emission), often emitting light.

While the Bohr model introduced quantized energy levels, it has since been refined by
quantum mechanics.
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9. Quantum Mechanical Model:

Electrons do not move in fixed orbits but exist in orbitals, which are regions of space where
there is a high probability of finding an electron.

Orbitals are described by quantum numbers (principal, angular momentum, magnetic, and
spin quantum numbers).

10. Ions:

Atoms can gain or lose electrons to form ions.

Cation: Positively charged ion (loss of electrons).

Anion: Negatively charged ion (gain of electrons).

Example: Sodium (Na) loses one electron to form Na⁺, and Chlorine (Cl) gains one electron to
form Cl⁻.

Nuclear Reactions:
1. Nuclear Fission:

The splitting of a large, unstable nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of
energy.

Used in nuclear power plants.

2. Nuclear Fusion:

The process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

Occurs in stars, like the sun, where hydrogen nuclei fuse to form helium.

3. Radioactivity:

Some isotopes are unstable and undergo radioactive decay, emitting radiation in the form of
alpha particles (α), beta particles (β), or gamma rays (γ).

Common types of decay:

Alpha Decay: Release of an alpha particle (2 protons and 2 neutrons).

Beta Decay: A neutron turns into a proton, and an electron (beta particle) is emitted.

Gamma Decay: Release of high-energy photons without changing the number of protons
or neutrons.

Important Laws:
1. Law of Conservation of Mass-Energy:

Mass and energy are interchangeable, as described by Einstein's equation: E = mc².

Energy released in nuclear reactions comes from a small loss of mass, called the mass defect.

2. Law of Conservation of Charge:

The total charge is conserved in all nuclear reactions.

Applications of Nuclear Atom:

1. Medicine: Radioisotopes are used in cancer treatment and diagnostic imaging (e.g., PET scans).

2. Energy: Nuclear power is used for electricity generation through controlled fission reactions.
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3. Scientific Research: Understanding atomic structure is fundamental for advances in quantum

mechanics, chemistry, and particle physics.

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Electron Configurations of Matter

Definition: Electron configuration is the arrangement of electrons in an atom or ion, distributed
among energy levels and orbitals based on specific rules and principles.

Key Concepts
1. Energy Levels (Shells):

Electrons in an atom occupy energy levels (also called shells), which are numbered as n = 1, 2,
3, etc.

The energy level closest to the nucleus (n=1) is the lowest in energy, while higher levels (n=2,
3,...) have progressively more energy.

2. Sublevels (Subshells):

Each energy level contains sublevels, labeled as s, p, d, and f.

s sublevel holds 2 electrons.

p sublevel holds 6 electrons.

d sublevel holds 10 electrons.

f sublevel holds 14 electrons.

Example: The first energy level (n=1) has only an s sublevel (1s); the second energy level (n=2)
has s and p sublevels (2s, 2p).

3. Orbitals:

Sublevels are composed of orbitals, which are regions of space where there is a high
probability of finding an electron.

Each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

s sublevel has 1 orbital, p sublevel has 3 orbitals, d sublevel has 5 orbitals, and f sublevel has
7 orbitals.

4. Pauli Exclusion Principle:

No two electrons in the same atom can have identical sets of quantum numbers.

This means each orbital can hold only 2 electrons, and they must have opposite spins (spin
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5. Aufbau Principle:

Electrons fill orbitals starting from the lowest energy level and move to higher levels only
when the lower levels are fully occupied.

Order of Filling:

1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d, 4p, 5s, 4d, 5p, 6s, 4f, 5d, 6p, 7s, 5f, 6d, 7p.

Note: The 4s sublevel is filled before the 3d sublevel due to its lower energy.

6. Hund's Rule:

When electrons occupy orbitals of the same sublevel (e.g., p, d, f), they first fill each orbital
singly with parallel spins before pairing up.

This minimizes electron-electron repulsion and stabilizes the atom.

7. Electron Configuration Notation:

Notation: Lists the energy levels, sublevels, and the number of electrons in each sublevel.

Example:

Hydrogen (H): 1s¹ (1 electron in the 1s orbital).

Carbon (C): 1s² 2s² 2p² (2 electrons in 1s, 2 electrons in 2s, 2 electrons in 2p).

Chlorine (Cl): 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵ (17 electrons distributed across the orbitals).

8. Noble Gas Notation (Shorthand):

To simplify electron configuration, you can use the previous noble gas to represent the core
electrons.

Example: For chlorine (Cl), instead of writing out the full configuration, you can write: [Ne] 3s²
3p⁵, where [Ne] represents the configuration of neon (1s² 2s² 2p⁶).

Electron Configurations of Ions:

1. Cations (Positive Ions):

When an atom loses electrons, it becomes a cation.

Electrons are removed from the highest energy level first (e.g., 4s before 3d).

Example: Sodium (Na) → Na⁺: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ (loses 1 electron from 3s).

2. Anions (Negative Ions):

When an atom gains electrons, it becomes an anion.

Electrons are added to the available sublevel with the lowest energy.

Example: Chlorine (Cl) → Cl⁻: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ (gains 1 electron in 3p).

Exceptions to Electron Configuration Rules:

1. Transition Metals:

Some transition metals (e.g., copper (Cu) and chromium (Cr)) have irregular configurations
because half-filled or fully-filled d sublevels are more stable.

Example:

Copper (Cu): [Ar] 4s¹ 3d¹⁰ instead of [Ar] 4s² 3d⁹.

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Chromium (Cr): [Ar] 4s¹ 3d⁵ instead of [Ar] 4s² 3d⁴.

2. Lanthanides and Actinides:

In the f-block elements, the 4f and 5f orbitals are filled, but the order of filling is sometimes
irregular due to complex electron-electron interactions.

Valence Electrons:
Definition: Electrons in the outermost energy level (shell) of an atom.

Importance: Valence electrons determine an atom's chemical properties and its ability to form
bonds.

Example: Carbon (C) has 4 valence electrons (2 in 2s and 2 in 2p).

Periodic Table and Electron Configurations:

1. Groups:

Elements in the same group have similar valence electron configurations.

Example: Group 1 (alkali metals) all have a single electron in the outer s orbital (e.g., 1s¹ for H,
2s¹ for Li).

2. Periods:

Elements in the same period fill the same energy level.

Example: Elements in period 2 fill the 2s and 2p sublevels.

3. Blocks:

The periodic table is divided into s-block, p-block, d-block, and f-block based on the sublevel
being filled.

s-block: Groups 1 and 2.

p-block: Groups 13-18.

d-block: Transition metals (Groups 3-12).

f-block: Lanthanides and actinides.

Applications of Electron Configurations:

1. Chemical Bonding:

Understanding electron configurations helps explain how atoms form bonds.

Ionic Bonds: Transfer of electrons between atoms (e.g., NaCl).

Covalent Bonds: Sharing of electrons (e.g., H₂O).

2. Reactivity:

Elements with similar electron configurations often exhibit similar chemical reactivity (e.g.,
noble gases are inert because they have a full outer shell).

3. Spectroscopy:

Electron transitions between energy levels absorb or emit light, which is the basis for
techniques like atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and emission spectroscopy.
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Counting Particles by Mass: The Mole

Key Concepts

1. The Mole (mol):

The mole is a fundamental concept in chemistry used to measure the amount of substance.

Definition: A mole is the amount of substance that contains as many elementary particles
(atoms, molecules, ions, etc.) as there are in 12 grams of carbon-12 (12 C).

Avogadro's Constant (NA ): 6.022 × 1023 particles/mol.

​

This is the number of particles in one mole of any substance.

2. Relationship Between Mass, Moles, and Particles:

Molar Mass (M): The mass of one mole of a substance, usually given in grams per mole
(g/mol).

Molar mass is numerically equivalent to the relative atomic or molecular mass.

Example: The molar mass of carbon is 12 g/mol, which means 1 mole of carbon atoms
weighs 12 grams.

3. Calculating Moles:

To calculate the number of moles (n) in a given mass (m) of a substance:

m
n= ​

M
m = mass of the substance (in grams).

M = molar mass (g/mol).

Example: If you have 24 grams of carbon (C), and the molar mass of carbon is 12 g/mol:

24
n= = 2 mol
12
​

4. Calculating Number of Particles:

To find the number of particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) in a substance, use Avogadro's
constant:
Number of particles = n × NA ​

Where:

n = number of moles.

NA = Avogadro's constant (6.022 × 1023 particles/mol).

​

Example: If you have 2 moles of carbon, the number of atoms of carbon would be:
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2 × 6.022 × 10 = 1.2044 × 10 atoms

5. Using the Mole in Chemical Reactions:

Balanced Equations: The mole allows chemists to count and balance particles in chemical
reactions.

Stoichiometry: In a balanced chemical equation, the coefficients represent the relative

number of moles of reactants and products.

Example: In the reaction 2H2 + O2 → 2H2 O, 2 moles of hydrogen react with 1 mole of
​ ​ ​

oxygen to produce 2 moles of water.

6. Molar Volume of Gases:

At standard temperature and pressure (STP: 0°C, 1 atm), 1 mole of any gas occupies a volume
of 22.7 dm³ (liters).

This is known as the molar volume of a gas at STP.

Example: If you have 3 moles of oxygen gas (O2 ) at STP, the volume it occupies would be:
​

3 × 22.7 = 68.1 dm3

7. Empirical and Molecular Formulas:

Empirical Formula: The simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a compound.

Molecular Formula: The actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule.

The molar mass of the empirical formula can be used to calculate the molecular formula.

8. Percentage Composition:

The mole concept helps calculate the percentage composition of a compound by mass.

Formula:

Mass of element in 1 mole of compound

% element = × 100
Molar mass of compound
​

Example: For water (H2 O), calculate the percentage of hydrogen:

​

Molar mass of H2 O = 18.02 g/mol (2 g/mol for H and 16 g/mol for O).
​

Percentage of hydrogen:
2
× 100 = 11.12%
18.02
​

Key Equations:
1. Moles:
m
n= ​

M
2. Number of Particles:

Number of particles = n × NA ​

3. Molar Volume:

Volume = n × 22.7 dm3

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This conspect provides a basic understanding of the mole concept, how it relates to mass and
particles, and its application in chemical reactions, gases, and composition calculations.

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The Periodic Table: Classification of Elements

Key Concepts

1. History of the Periodic Table:

The modern periodic table was developed by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869.

Mendeleev organized elements based on increasing atomic mass and grouped elements with
similar chemical properties.

Henry Moseley later refined it by arranging elements according to increasing atomic number,
which is the basis of the modern periodic table.

2. Structure of the Periodic Table:

Groups: Vertical columns in the periodic table (18 groups).

Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties due to the same number of
valence electrons.

Periods: Horizontal rows in the periodic table (7 periods).

Elements in the same period have the same number of energy levels (electron shells).

3. Classification of Elements:

Metals: Found on the left side and center of the periodic table.

Good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, ductile, and shiny.

Non-metals: Found on the right side.

Poor conductors, brittle when solid, not shiny.

Metalloids: Elements with properties intermediate between metals and non-metals (found
along the "staircase" line).

Example: Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge).

4. Groups of the Periodic Table:

Group 1: Alkali Metals:

Very reactive metals, especially with water.

One valence electron.

Reactivity increases down the group.

Example: Lithium (Li), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K).

Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals:

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Less reactive than alkali metals, but still reactive.

Two valence electrons.

Example: Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca).

Group 17: Halogens:

Very reactive non-metals.

Seven valence electrons.

Reactivity decreases down the group.

Example: Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl).

Group 18: Noble Gases:

Inert, non-reactive gases.

Full outer electron shells (stable).

Example: Helium (He), Neon (Ne), Argon (Ar).

5. Trends in the Periodic Table:

Atomic Radius:

Decreases across a period (left to right) due to increasing nuclear charge, which pulls
electrons closer to the nucleus.

Increases down a group as more electron shells are added.

Ionization Energy:

Energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

Increases across a period as atomic radius decreases (harder to remove electrons).

Decreases down a group as atomic radius increases (easier to remove electrons).

Electronegativity:

The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

Increases across a period due to stronger nuclear charge.

Decreases down a group as the atomic radius increases.

Fluorine is the most electronegative element.

Reactivity:

Metals: Reactivity increases down a group (due to easier loss of valence electrons) and
decreases across a period.

Non-metals: Reactivity decreases down a group and increases across a period (due to
greater tendency to gain electrons).

6. Block Classification:

s-block elements: Groups 1 and 2 (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) and Helium.

Their outermost electrons are in the s-orbital.

p-block elements: Groups 13 to 18.

Their outermost electrons are in the p-orbital.

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d-block elements: Transition metals (Groups 3 to 12).

Their outermost electrons are in the d-orbital.

Transition metals are known for forming colorful compounds and multiple oxidation
states.

f-block elements: Lanthanides and Actinides (rare earth metals).

Their outermost electrons are in the f-orbital.

7. Transition Metals:

Found in the d-block (Groups 3 to 12).

Exhibit multiple oxidation states.

Form colored compounds due to d-d electron transitions.

Example: Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni).

8. Lanthanides and Actinides:

Lanthanides: Elements from atomic numbers 57 to 71.

Known for their magnetic and optical properties.

Actinides: Elements from atomic numbers 89 to 103.

All actinides are radioactive.

Example: Uranium (U), Plutonium (Pu).

9. Periodic Law:

The properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers. As the atomic
number increases, the properties of the elements show a repeating pattern or periodicity.

Key Trends and Terms:

Atomic Radius: Size of an atom.

Ionization Energy: Energy required to remove an electron.

Electronegativity: Ability of an atom to attract electrons.

Reactivity: How easily an atom undergoes chemical reactions.

Metals, Non-metals, and Metalloids: Classification of elements based on their physical and
chemical properties.

This conspect covers the classification of elements, trends, and group behaviors within the periodic
table, which form a key part of understanding chemical behavior in IBDP1.