Ions, Compounds, and Chemical Formulas Explained
Ions: Charged Particles
Ion: A charged particle composed of an atom that has gained or lost electrons. Atoms are neutral.
Cations: Positive Ions
Cation: A positively charged ion due to the loss of electrons from a neutral atom (e.g., Na+).
| Na Atom | 11 Protons | 11 Electrons |
|---|---|---|
| Na+ | 11 Protons | 10 Electrons |
Anions: Negative Ions
Anion: A negatively charged ion due to an increase in the number of electrons (e.g., Cl–).
| Cl Atom | 17 Protons | 17 Electrons |
|---|---|---|
| Cl– | 17 Protons | 18 Electrons |
Chemical Compounds and Formulas
Ionic Compound:
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Inorganic Formulation
Valences and Common Elements:
- +1: H (+/-1), Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Ag
- +2: Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra, Zn, Cd
- +3: B, Al, Tl, Ga, Bi
- +1, +2: Cu, Hg
- +1, +3: Au
- +2, +3: Fe, Co, Ni, Mn (+4, +7), Cr (+6), Mo (+6)
- +2, +4: Sn, Pb, Pt
- +/-4: C (+2), Si
- +/-3, +5: N (+1), P (+1), As, Sb
- +/-2, +4, +6: O (always -2), S, Se, Te
- +/-1, +3, +5, +7: F (always -1), Cl, Br, I
Nomenclature Codes:
1-Mono, 2-Di, 3-Tri, 4-Tetra, 5-Penta, 6-Hexa, 7-Hepta…
Suffixes:
Hypo…ous / -ic, …ous / -ic, …ic / -ate, Per…ic/-
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Differential Method and Types of Orders
The differential method, attributed to Van’t Hoff, is based on the actual rates of reactions, determined by measuring the slopes in concentration-time curves. However, the determination of these slopes is not very precise. The equation v = KCn can be linearized as Ln v = Ln K + n Ln C. Plotting Ln v versus Ln C should yield a straight line. The slope represents the reaction order with respect to the substance whose concentration is changing, and the intercept
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English Grammar Essentials
Present Simple
PERSON + VERB + COMPLEMENT
| Affirmative | Negative | Interrogative | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I – YO | I run in the park | I don’t run in the park | Do I run in the park? |
| YOU – TU | You run in the park | You don’t run in the park | Do you run in the park? |
| HE – EL | He runs in the park | He doesn’t run in the park | Does he run in the park? |
| SHE – ELLA | She runs in the park | She doesn’t run in the park | Does she run in the park? |
| IT – ESO | It runs in the park | It doesn’t run in the park | Does it run in the park? |
| WE – NOSOTROS | We run in the |
Key Concepts in Biology: From Molecules to Cellular Processes
Pasteur’s Experiment and Spontaneous Generation
Pasteur’s experiment disproved the theory of spontaneous generation. It was a testable and repeatable experiment.
Chemical Bonds and Interactions
Polar vs. Non-Polar Molecules
- Polar: Not balanced.
- Non-Polar: Balanced.
Types of Chemical Bonds
- Covalent Bond: A bond where two atoms share electrons to achieve stability. An atom can share up to four electrons.
- Hydrogen Bond: A weak connection between a hydrogen atom and another atom, such as oxygen or nitrogen
Understanding Mixtures and Solutions: Types and Separation
Mixtures and Solutions
Mixtures are combinations of several pure substances that do not interact chemically. The proportion between the different substances can vary widely, but each retains its composition and properties.
Homogeneous Mixtures
In homogeneous mixtures, the compounds are uniformly disseminated. Any portion of the mixture has the same chemical composition and identical properties. In this case, the mixture is said to have a single phase.
Heterogeneous Mixtures
In heterogeneous mixtures,
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