Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and IonsContent check — Chemistry: Atoms First, Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

In the following drawing, the green spheres represent atoms of a certain element. The blue spheres represent atoms of another element. If the spheres of different elements touch, they are part of a single unit of a compound. The following chemical change represented by these spheres may violate one of the ideas of Dalton’s atomic theory. Which one?

Predict and test the behavior of α particles fired at a Rutherford atom model.

(a) Predict the paths taken by α particles that are fired at atoms with a Rutherford atom model structure. Explain why you expect the α particles to take these paths.

(b) If α particles of higher energy than those in (a) are fired at Rutherford atoms, predict how their paths will differ from the lower-energy α particle paths. Explain your reasoning.

(c) Predict how the paths taken by the α particles will differ if they are fired at Rutherford atoms of elements other than gold. What factor do you expect to cause this difference in paths, and why?

(d) Now test your predictions from (a), (b), and (c). Open the Rutherford Scattering simulation and select the “Rutherford Atom” tab. Due to the scale of the simulation, it is best to start with a small nucleus, so select “20” for both protons and neutrons, “min” for energy, show traces, and then start firing α particles. Does this match your prediction from (a)? If not, explain why the actual path would be that shown in the simulation. Pause or reset, set energy to “max,” and start firing α particles. Does this match your prediction from (b)? If not, explain the effect of increased energy on the actual path as shown in the simulation. Pause or reset, select “40” for both protons and neutrons, “min” for energy, show traces, and fire away. Does this match your prediction from (c)? If not, explain why the actual path would be that shown in the simulation. Repeat this with larger numbers of protons and neutrons. What generalization can you make regarding the type of atom and effect on the path of α particles? Be clear and specific.

Write the symbol for each of the following ions:

(a) the ion with a 1+ charge, atomic number 55, and mass number 133

(b) the ion with 54 electrons, 53 protons, and 74 neutrons

(c) the ion with atomic number 15, mass number 31, and a 3− charge

(d) the ion with 24 electrons, 30 neutrons, and a 3+ charge

Open the Build an Atom simulation and click on the Atom icon.

(a) Pick any one of the first 10 elements that you would like to build and state its symbol.

(b) Drag protons, neutrons, and electrons onto the atom template to make an atom of your element.
State the numbers of protons, neutrons, and electrons in your atom, as well as the net charge and mass number.

(c) Click on “Net Charge” and “Mass Number,” check your answers to (b), and correct, if needed.

(d) Predict whether your atom will be stable or unstable. State your reasoning.

(e) Check the “Stable/Unstable” box. Was your answer to (d) correct? If not, first predict what you can do to make a stable atom of your element, and then do it and see if it works. Explain your reasoning.

Open the Build an Atom simulation

(a) Drag protons, neutrons, and electrons onto the atom template to make a neutral atom of Lithium-6 and give the isotope symbol for this atom.

(b) Now remove one electron to make an ion and give the symbol for the ion you have created.

The following are properties of isotopes of two elements that are essential in our diet. Determine the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in each and name them.

(a) atomic number 26, mass number 58, charge of 2+

(b) atomic number 53, mass number 127, charge of 1−

Give the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in neutral atoms of each of the following isotopes:

(a) ${}_3^7\text{Li}$

(b) ${}_{52}^{125}\text{Te}$

(c) ${}_{47}^{109}\text{Ag}$

(d) ${}_7^{15}\text{N}$

(e) ${}_{15}^{31}\text{P}$

Write the molecular and empirical formulas of the following compounds:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Determine the empirical formulas for the following compounds:

(a) caffeine, C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

(b) sucrose, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

(c) hydrogen peroxide, H₂O₂

(d) glucose, C₆H₁₂O₆

(e) ascorbic acid (vitamin C), C₆H₈O₆

Write the empirical formulas for the following compounds:

(a)

(b)

Use the Build a Molecule simulation to repeat Exercise 2.34, but build a molecule with two carbons, six hydrogens, and one oxygen.

(a) Draw the structural formula of this molecule and state its name.

(b) Can you arrange these atoms to make a different molecule? If so, draw its structural formula and state its name.

(c) How are the molecules drawn in (a) and (b) the same? How do they differ? What are they called (the type of relationship between these molecules, not their names)?

Calculate the molar mass of each of the following:

(a) S₈

(b) C₅H₁₂

(c) Sc₂(SO₄)₃

(d) CH₃COCH₃ (acetone)

(e) C₆H₁₂O₆ (glucose)

Calculate the molar mass of each of the following:

(a) the anesthetic halothane, C₂HBrClF₃

(b) the herbicide paraquat, C₁₂H₁₄N₂Cl₂

(c) caffeine, C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

(d) urea, CO(NH₂)₂

(e) a typical soap, C₁₇H₃₅CO₂Na

Determine the mass of each of the following:

(a) 0.0146 mol KOH

(b) 10.2 mol ethane, C₂H₆

(c) 1.6 $\times$ 10⁻³ mol Na₂ SO₄

(d) 6.854 $\times$ 10³ mol glucose, C₆ H₁₂ O₆

(e) 2.86 mol Co(NH₃)₆Cl₃

Determine the mass of each of the following:

(a) 2.345 mol LiCl

(b) 0.0872 mol acetylene, C₂H₂

(c) 3.3 $\times$ 10⁻² mol Na₂CO₃

(d) 1.23 $\times$ 10³ mol fructose, C₆H₁₂O₆

(e) 0.5758 mol FeSO₄(H₂O)₇

Determine the mass in grams of each of the following:

(a) 0.600 mol of oxygen atoms

(b) 0.600 mol of oxygen molecules, O₂

(c) 0.600 mol of ozone molecules, O₃

Which of the following represents the least number of molecules?

(a) 20.0 g of H₂O (18.02 g/mol)

(b) 77.0 g of CH₄ (16.06 g/mol)

(c) 68.0 g of C₃H₆ (42.08 g/mol)

(d) 100.0 g of N₂O (44.02 g/mol)

(e) 84.0 g of HF (20.01 g/mol)