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Study Notes
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Definition: The science of matter, its properties, composition, structure, and the changes it undergoes.
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Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space.
- States of Matter: Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
Atomic Structure
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Atoms: Basic unit of matter.
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Components:
- Protons: Positively charged particles located in the nucleus.
- Neutrons: Neutral particles also in the nucleus.
- Electrons: Negatively charged particles orbiting the nucleus.
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Components:
- Atomic Number: Number of protons in an atom; defines the element.
- Mass Number: Total number of protons and neutrons.
Periodic Table
- Elements: Pure substances consisting of one type of atom.
- Groups/Families: Vertical columns with similar chemical properties.
- Periods: Horizontal rows indicating energy levels.
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Key Groups:
- Alkali Metals: Group 1, highly reactive.
- Alkaline Earth Metals: Group 2, reactive but less than alkali metals.
- Noble Gases: Group 18, inert gases with full valence shells.
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic Bonds: Formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in charged ions.
- Covalent Bonds: Formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.
- Metallic Bonds: Bonding due to the attraction between free electrons and metal ions.
Chemical Reactions
- Definition: A process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.
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Types of Reactions:
- Synthesis: A + B → AB
- Decomposition: AB → A + B
- Single Replacement: A + BC → AC + B
- Double Replacement: AB + CD → AD + CB
- Combustion: Hydrocarbon + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O
Acids and Bases
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Acids: Substances that donate protons (H⁺) in solution.
- Characteristics: Sour taste, pH < 7, turn blue litmus paper red.
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Bases: Substances that accept protons or donate hydroxide ions (OH⁻).
- Characteristics: Bitter taste, slippery feel, pH > 7, turn red litmus paper blue.
- pH Scale: Measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution (0-14 scale).
Thermodynamics in Chemistry
- Energy: The capacity to do work; involved in chemical reactions.
- Exothermic Reactions: Release energy (heat) to the surroundings.
- Endothermic Reactions: Absorb energy from the surroundings.
Stoichiometry
- Definition: The calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions.
- Molar Mass: Mass of one mole of a substance (g/mol).
- Balancing Equations: Ensures the law of conservation of mass is followed.
Organic Chemistry
- Definition: Study of carbon-containing compounds.
- Functional Groups: Specific groups of atoms that determine the characteristics of organic molecules (e.g., hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl).
Inorganic Chemistry
- Definition: Study of inorganic compounds, typically excluding carbon compounds.
- Common Inorganic Compounds: Salts, metals, minerals, and coordination compounds.
Laboratory Techniques
- Titration: Method to determine concentration of a solution by reacting it with a standard solution.
- Chromatography: Technique for separating mixtures based on different affinities for a stationary phase.
Safety in Chemistry
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gloves, goggles, lab coats.
- Proper Handling: Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and emergency procedures.
Important Laws
- Law of Conservation of Mass: Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
- Avogadro's Law: Equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain an equal number of molecules.
These notes summarize the foundational aspects of chemistry, covering key concepts and definitions essential for understanding the subject.
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Chemistry studies matter, its properties, composition, structure, and transformations.
- Matter is defined as anything with mass that occupies space.
- Four fundamental states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
Atomic Structure
- Atoms are the fundamental units of matter.
- Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus.
- Neutrons are neutral particles, also located in the nucleus.
- Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit around the nucleus.
- Atomic number indicates the number of protons and identifies the element.
- Mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom.
Periodic Table
- Elements are pure substances made up of one type of atom.
- Groups (vertical columns) show elements with similar chemical properties.
- Periods (horizontal rows) represent different energy levels of elements.
- Alkali metals (Group 1) are highly reactive.
- Alkaline earth metals (Group 2) are reactive but less so than alkali metals.
- Noble gases (Group 18) are inert due to their full valence electron shells.
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic bonds result from the transfer of electrons, creating charged ions.
- Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.
- Metallic bonds occur when free electrons are attracted to metal ions.
Chemical Reactions
- Reactions transform chemical substances into other forms.
- Types of chemical reactions include:
- Synthesis: two or more reactants combine to form one product.
- Decomposition: a single reactant breaks down into multiple products.
- Single Replacement: one element replaces another in a compound.
- Double Replacement: elements in two compounds switch places.
- Combustion: reacts hydrocarbons with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.
Acids and Bases
- Acids donate protons (H⁺) in solution.
- Characteristic traits of acids: sour taste, pH less than 7, turn litmus paper red.
- Bases accept protons or give hydroxide ions (OH⁻).
- Bases exhibit a bitter taste, slippery texture, pH greater than 7, and turn litmus paper blue.
- The pH scale, ranging from 0 to 14, measures solution acidity or alkalinity.
Thermodynamics in Chemistry
- Energy is required to perform work and plays a crucial role in chemical reactions.
- Exothermic reactions release energy, typically in the form of heat, to the environment.
- Endothermic reactions absorb energy from their surroundings.
Stoichiometry
- Stoichiometry involves calculating the amounts of reactants and products in chemical equations.
- Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, expressed in grams per mole (g/mol).
- Balancing equations is essential to obey the law of conservation of mass.
Organic Chemistry
- Organic chemistry focuses on the study of carbon-containing compounds.
- Functional groups are specific atom configurations that define the properties of organic molecules, such as hydroxyl, carbonyl, or carboxyl groups.
Inorganic Chemistry
- This branch covers inorganic compounds, generally excluding carbon-containing substances.
- Common inorganic compounds include salts, metals, minerals, and coordination complexes.
Laboratory Techniques
- Titration determines a solution's concentration by reacting it with a standard solution.
- Chromatography separates mixtures based on their different affinities for a stationary phase.
Safety in Chemistry
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes gloves, goggles, and lab coats for safety.
- Proper handling of substances requires knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and emergency protocols.
Important Laws
- The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in chemical reactions.
- Avogadro's Law asserts that equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain an equal number of molecules.
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