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\{\{width=50\}\}Ionization energy is the energy required to remove one electron from an atom. The stronger the electrostatic attraction the harder it is to remove. & Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom in a bond to draw the bonding electron towards itself. \tn 
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Ionization energy increases along periods and up groups. & Electronegativity follows the trend of ionization energy. \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Simple equation?} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Combustion reaction? (CHO)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Complex equation?} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Simultaneous equations in which each substance has a variable, and an equation is written for each element.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{State symbols are also used. If a substance is in a solution it can be assumed to be aqueous. If an ionic solid is produced it can be called a precipitate.}  \tn 
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Melting point\{\{width=30\}\} & Related to strong electrostatic attraction \tn 
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Malleability & Whether the substance can be shaped or snaps. Depends on how the attraction changes when it is deformed or stressed. \tn 
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Electrical conductivity & Needs mobile charged particles. \tn 
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Combination & Two or more reactants come together to form a product \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Coulomb's Law: describes the strength of the \newline force between two charged particles. \newline ● F = force \newline ● k = constant \newline ● q1 and q2 are the charges on the two particles \newline ● r = distance between them \newline  \newline When charges increase the strength increases. When distance decreases strength increases.}  \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Determined by the electrostatic attraction between the electrons and the protons in the nucleus. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2)
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Ions increase in size down a group (the same as atoms) \newline Decrease gradually in size from group 1 - 14, before jumping in size at group 15 before decreasing again.}  \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Properties of ionic substances:\{\{nl\}\}- High melting point (strong bonds) \{\{nl\}\}- Brittle (when deformed ions repel)\{\{nl\}\}- Non-conductive when solid\{\{nl\}\}- Conductive when dissolved in water (aqueous)} \tn 
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\{\{width=50\}\}Covalent bonding occurs between two non-metals that have high electronegativity. This means that neither atom wants to give up electrons and they rather share them. & The electrostatic attraction occurs between the positively charged nucleus and the negatively charged electrons. The positive nuclei will repel each other. \tn 
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The electrons move around the two atoms freely however they spend most of the time in between. Unlike metallic bonds the electrons are unable to drift away. & In general the shorter the bond the stronger the electrostatic attraction. This is because the distance that balances the attractive and repulsive forces balance is shorter. \tn 
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Molecular covalent & Covalent lattice \tn 
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-Low melting point\{\{nl\}\}-Brittle as solid, weak\{\{nl\}\}-Doesn't conduct & -High melting point\{\{nl\}\}-Brittle but strong\{\{nl\}\}-Doesn't conduct \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{If the atom is smaller it usually forms stronger bonds, however if there are multiple bonding pairs it will be stronger.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Atoms don't always bond the same way. An allotrope is a different bonding arrangement of a certain element.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Different bonding at the atomic level leads to different properties on the macroscopic level.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Example 1: Carbon\{\{nl\}\}Diamond: three-dimensional tetrahedral lattice hard, strong, clear, nonconductive.\{\{nl\}\}Graphite: two-dimensional hexagonal lattice soft, grey, conductive.\{\{nl\}\}Amorphous carbon (coal, soot): no regular pattern, but three-dimensional bonding. soft, black, nonconductive} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Example 2: Tin\{\{nl\}\}alpha-tin: covalent lattice structure like diamond grey, dull, crumbly\{\{nl\}\}beta-tin (stable above 13°C): metallic lattice Silvery-white, malleable.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Metallic bonding occurs between two metals. Due to the low ionization energy metals lose their electron easily. The repulsion from the neighbouring ions repel while the electrons act as a glue pulling it together.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Properties:\{\{nl\}\}- Melting points vary (reflects range of bond strength)\{\{nl\}\}- Malleable (Electrons act as glue, whatever the shape)\{\{nl\}\}- Conductive (The electrons move freely)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The empirical formula is the lowest whole-number ratio of atoms in a substance. For a lattice the empirical formula will be the same.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{For molecular substances they will be expressed in a molecular formula which can sometimes be simplified.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The empirical formula can be derived from mass percentages using the pneumonic:\{\{nl\}\}Percent to mass, Mass to moles, Divide by small Times 'til whole.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{We can find the molecular formula by finding the simplification factor which is the molecular molar mass divided by the empirical molar mass.} \tn 
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