Radioactive Decay

Beta : only adds/ subtracts from the atomic numbers/ protons.

Alpha : changes both the atomic mass and the atomic number.

Beta (+) : subtracts from the number of protons in the given atom

Beta (-) : adds to the number of protons in the given atom

Capture: absorbs charges

Emission : releases charges

Subtracts 4 from the mass of the isotope

Subtracts 2 from the atomic number of the isotope

Gamma Radiation

Half-Life: an exponential decay of a number by multiplying it by 1/2

Electromagnetic waves with no mass or charge

Nt=activity at time t N0=initial activity at time=0

most penetrating form of radiation

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The half-life of an isotope- calculate how much radioactivity of that isotope will be present after a certain period of time.

This loss of activity can be estimated by determining the half-life of an isotope.

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Fusion: when two atoms slam together to form a heavier atom

Fission:when a neutron slams into a larger atom, forcing it to excite and split into two smaller atoms

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Electron Configuration

Ionization Energy

Types of electrons

Ionization energy decreases as the size of the atom gets larger (atomic size)

Definition: the amount of energy required to remove an electron from an isolated atom or molecule

The positive charge holds the electrons more tightly and thus removal of electrons becomes more difficult.

Valence Electrons: the electrons orbiting the nucleus in the outermost atomic shell of an atom

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Core Electrons: Electrons that are closer to the nucleus are in filled orbitals

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IONIZATION-ENERGY-TREND

Molecular Geometry

Lewis Diagram

Intermolecular Forces: the force that mediates interaction between molecules

Definition: A simplified representation of the valence shell electrons in a molecule.

  • helps visualize the valence electrons of atoms and molecules, whether they exist as lone pairs or within bonds.

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Molecular Structure: the three-dimensional structure or arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

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Linear: In a linear model, atoms are connected in a straight line.

Trigonal planar: Molecules with the trigonal planar shape are somewhat triangular and in one plane (flat).

Bent: Angular molecules have a non-linear shape

The VSEPR theory describes four main shapes of simple molecules: linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, and bent.

London dispersion force: a weak intermolecular force between two atoms or molecules in close proximity to each other.

dipole-dipole interaction: when two dipolar molecules interact with each other through space.

ion-dipole interaction: the result of an electrostatic interaction between a charged ion and a molecule that has a dipole.

Hydrogen Bonding:A strong type of dipole-dipole attraction that one of these of type of bonds- Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Fluorine

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