Chapter 07 Atomic Properties Worksheet (KEY)

1. Estimate the volume of an atom of gold. The element has a density of 19.32 𝑔/ 𝑐𝑚3 . How many atoms of gold are
there in 10. 𝑚𝐿 of gold?

𝑉𝐺𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑚 =

# 𝑔𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑠 =

2. Use the templates provided below to give the trend (draw an arrow) on the following properties. Give a thorough
explanation of your selection.
a. Direction in which the ionization energy increases
on a family.

b. Direction in which the electron affinity is less

exothermic on a period.

c. Direction in which the atomic size increases on a

family.

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3. Write the electron configuration for the following ions (use the kernel notation):

a. Cu2+

b. Zn2+

c. Rh3+

d. Ag+

e. Au3+

f. Hg2+

4. Circle the best choice in the list and give a thorough reason why:
Lowest second ionization energy: Na, Mg or Al.

5. What is the chemical behavior of metal oxides? (a) Write the reaction of calcium oxide with water and (b) calcium
oxide with sulfuric acid.

6. Write the reaction of cobalt (III) oxide and sulfuric acid. Include states.

7. Write the reaction of carbon dioxide with aqueous barium hydroxide. Include states.

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Only problem 1.
𝑐𝑚3
𝑉𝐺𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑚 = 1.693 × 10−23
𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑚

# 𝑔𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑠 = 5.9 × 1023

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