WHAT I NEED TO LEARN ABOUT ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND BONDING
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2.2 – Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
1 Describe the structure of the atom as a central nucleus containing
neutrons and protons surrounded by electrons in shells
2 State the relative charges and approximate relative masses of protons,
neutrons and electrons
3 Define proton number (atomic number) as the number of protons in
the nucleus of an atom
4 Define nucleon number (mass number) as the total number of protons
and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
5 Determine the electronic configuration of elements and their ions with
proton number 1 to 20 e.g. 2,8,3
6 State that:
a) Group VIII noble gases have a full outer shell
b) The number of outer shell electrons is equal to the group
number in Groups 1 to VII
c) The number of occupied electron shells is equal to the period
number
2.3 - Isotopes
1 Define isotopes as different atoms of the same element that have the
same number of protons but a different number of neutrons
Interpret and use symbols for atoms, e.g. and
2
ions e.g.
3-4 Supplement:
● State that isotopes of the same element have the same
chemical properties because they have the same number of
electrons and therefore the same electronic configuration
● Calculate the relative atomic mass of an element from the
relative masses and abundances of its isotopes
2.4 – Ions and ionic bonds
1 Describe the formation of positive ions, known as cations, and negative
ions, known as anions
2 State than an ionic bond is a strong electrostatic attraction between
oppositely charged ions
3 Describe the formation of ionic bonds between elements from Groups I
and VII, including the use of dot-and-cross diagrams
4 Describe the properties of ionic compounds:
a) High melting points and boiling points
b) Good electrical conductivity when aqueous or molten and poor
when solid
5-7 Supplement:
● Describe the giant lattice structure of ionic compounds as a
regular arrangement of alternating positive and negative ions
● Describe the formation of ionic bonds between ions of metallic
and non-metallic elements, including the use of dot and cross
diagrams
● Explain in terms of structure and bonding the properties of ionic
compound:
a) High melting and boiling points
b) Good electrical conductivity when aqueous or molten and
poor when solid
2.5 – Simple molecules and covalent bonds
1 State that a covalent bond is formed when a pair of electrons is shared
between two atoms leading to noble gas electronic configurations
2 Describe the formation of covalent bonds in simple molecules,
including H2, Cl2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl. Use dot-cross diagrams to
show the electronic configurations in these and similar molecules
3 Describe in terms of structure and bonding the properties of simple
molecular compounds:
a) Low melting points and boiling points
b) Poor electrical conductivity
4-5 Supplement:
● Describe the formation of covalent bonds in simple molecules,
including O2, N2, C2H4, CH3OH and CO2. Use dot and cross
diagrams to show the electronic configurations in these and
similar molecules
● Explain in terms of structure and bonding the properties of
simple molecular compounds:
a) Low melting point and boiling point in terms of weak
intermolecular forces
b) Poor electrical conductivity
2.6 – Giant covalent structures
1 Describe the giant covalent structures of graphite and diamond
2 Relate the structures and bonding of graphite and diamond to their
uses, limited to:
a) Graphite as a lubricant and as an electrode
b) Diamond in cutting tools
3-4 Supplement:
● Describe the giant covalent structure of silicon(IV)oxide (silicon
dioxide)
● Describe the similarity in properties between diamond and
silicon(IV) oxide, related to their structures
2.7 – Metallic Bonding
1-2 Supplement:
● Describe metallic bonding as the electrostatic attraction
between the positive ions in a giant metallic lattice and a ‘sea’
of delocalised electrons
● Explain in terms of structure and bonding the properties of
metals:
a) Good electrical conductivity
b) Malleability and ductility
