IB Chemistry HL Topic 4

Topic 4 flashcards.

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4.1.1: Describe the ionic bond as the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Ionic bonds are formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
4.1.2: Describe how ions can be formed as a result of electron transfer.
Atoms can lose or gain electrons. Metals will tend to lose, nonmetals gain. Form ions, non-neutral charge.
4.1.3: Deduce which ions will be formed when elements in groups 1, 2 and 3 lose electrons.
Positive (+) ions are formed. Cations
4.1.4: Deduce which ions will be formed when elements in groups 5, 6 and 7 gain electrons.
Negative (-) ions formed. Anions
4.1.5: State that transition elements can form more than one ion.
Include examples such as Fe2+ and Fe3+.
Transition elements form more than one ion (different charges).
4.1.6: Predict whether a compound of two elements would be ionic from the position of the elements in the periodic table or from their electronegativity values.
If the electronegativity difference is large, polar.
4.1.7: State the formula of common polyatomic ions formed by non- metals in periods 2 and 3.
Examples include NO− , OH–, SO2− , CO2– , PO3− , NH+ , HCO3−.
4.1.8: Describe the lattice structure of ionic compounds.
Students should be able to describe the structure of sodium chloride as an example of an ionic lattice. 3D structure with anions and cations.
4.2.1: Describe the covalent bond as the electrostatic attraction between
a pair of electrons and positively charged nuclei.
Single and multiple bonds should be considered. Examples should include O2, N2, CO2, HCN, C2H4 (ethene) and C2H2 (ethyne).
4.2.2: Describe how the covalent bond is formed as a result of electron sharing.
Dative covalent bonds are required. Examples include CO, NH+4 and H3O+.
Covalent bonding results from electron sharing between non-metals or a non-metal and a metal of higher electronegativity. The electron pair is attracted by both nuclei leading to a bond that is directional in nature.
4.2.3: Deduce the Lewis (electron dot) structures of molecules and ions for up to four electron pairs on each atom.
A pair of electrons can be represented by dots, crosses, a combination of dots and crosses or by a line.
4.2.4: State and explain the relationship between the number of bonds, bond length and bond strength.
The comparison should include the bond lengths and bond strengths of:
  • two carbon atoms joined by single, double and triple bonds
  • the carbon atom and the two oxygen atoms in the carboxyl group of a carboxylic acid.
4.2.5: Predict whether a compound of two elements would be covalent from the position of the elements in the periodic table or from their electronegativity values.
Low difference in EN values is covalent.
4.2.6: Predict the relative polarity of bonds from electronegativity values
More electronegative will attract electron, positive side.
4.2.7: Predict the shape and bond angles
for species with four, three and two negative charge centres on the central atom using the valence shell electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR).
Examples should include CH4, NH3, H2O, NH4+, H3O+, BF3, C2H4, SO2, C2H2 and CO2.