Inorganic Chemistry Basics

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Inorganic Chemistry

Basics
Inorganic chemistry focuses on the properties and behavior of inorganic
compounds, which are formed from elements other than carbon and hydrogen.
These compounds play crucial roles in fields like materials science, energy, and
environmental chemistry.

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Introduction to Inorganic Compounds
Ionic Compounds Covalent Compounds Molecular Compounds

Formed through the transfer of electrons Consist of atoms that share electrons, Made up of discrete molecules held
between metal and non-metal atoms, forming strong bonds between non-metal together by weaker intermolecular forces.
resulting in strong electrostatic attractions. atoms.
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Atomic Structure Periodic Trends
Inorganic compounds are formed from the combination of Properties like atomic radius, electronegativity, and ionization
atoms, which consist of a nucleus and surrounding electrons. energy vary predictably across the periodic table.

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Periodic Table
The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic
structure and chemical properties, revealing patterns and
trends.
Ionic Bonds and Ionic Compounds
Ionic Bonding Ionic Compounds Crystalline Structures

Formed by the complete transfer of The strong electrostatic attractions Ionic compounds often form highly
electrons from metal to non-metal atoms, between the oppositely charged ions give organized, repeating crystal structures
resulting in oppositely charged ions. ionic compounds their unique properties. that are typically hard, brittle, and have
high melting points.
Covalent Bonds and Molecular
Compounds

1 Covalent Bonding 2 Molecular Compounds


Atoms share electrons, forming Discrete molecules held
strong, stable bonds between together by weaker
non-metal atoms. intermolecular forces, with a
wide range of shapes and
polarities.

3 Bond Strength
Covalent bonds are generally stronger than ionic bonds, leading to
different physical and chemical properties.
Polarity and Electronegativity
Electronegativity Polar Bonds
The ability of an atom to attract Bonds between atoms with
shared electrons in a bond, which different electronegativities,
determines the degree of polarity. resulting in an unequal sharing of
electrons and a separation of
charge.

Nonpolar Bonds
Bonds between atoms with similar electronegativities, resulting in an equal
sharing of electrons and no separation of charge.
Acids, Bases, and pH
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Acids Bases pH Scale


Compounds that release hydrogen ions Compounds that accept hydrogen ions A measure of the acidity or basicity of a
(H+) in water, resulting in a low pH. (H+) in water, resulting in a high pH. solution, ranging from 0 to 14.
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

Oxidation Reduction Redox Reactions


The loss of electrons by a substance, leading The gain of electrons by a substance, Reactions in which both oxidation and
to an increase in oxidation state. leading to a decrease in oxidation state. reduction occur, with electrons being
transferred.

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