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What distinguishes alkenes from alkanes?
What distinguishes alkenes from alkanes?
Which of the following statements is true regarding groups on the periodic table?
Which of the following statements is true regarding groups on the periodic table?
Which laboratory technique is primarily used for separating mixtures based on boiling points?
Which laboratory technique is primarily used for separating mixtures based on boiling points?
What is a defining characteristic of metals compared to nonmetals?
What is a defining characteristic of metals compared to nonmetals?
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Which functional group is characteristic of carboxylic acids?
Which functional group is characteristic of carboxylic acids?
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What distinguishes a compound from a mixture?
What distinguishes a compound from a mixture?
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How does the mass number of an atom differ from the atomic number?
How does the mass number of an atom differ from the atomic number?
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Which of the following statements about chemical bonding is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about chemical bonding is incorrect?
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What is the primary difference between an exothermic and an endothermic reaction?
What is the primary difference between an exothermic and an endothermic reaction?
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How does the pH scale relate to acids and bases?
How does the pH scale relate to acids and bases?
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What defines a synthesis reaction among the types of chemical reactions?
What defines a synthesis reaction among the types of chemical reactions?
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What is true regarding the concept of a mole in stoichiometry?
What is true regarding the concept of a mole in stoichiometry?
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What does the Gibbs Free Energy determine in a chemical reaction?
What does the Gibbs Free Energy determine in a chemical reaction?
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Study Notes
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
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Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space.
- States: Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma
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Element: Pure substance consisting of one type of atom (e.g., Hydrogen, Oxygen).
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Compound: Substance formed from two or more elements chemically bonded (e.g., Water, CO₂).
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Mixture: Combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties (e.g., Saltwater).
Atomic Structure
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Atom: Basic unit of a chemical element.
- Proton: Positive charge, located in nucleus.
- Neutron: No charge, located in nucleus.
- Electron: Negative charge, orbits nucleus in energy levels.
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Atomic Number: Number of protons in the nucleus; defines the element.
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Mass Number: Total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
Chemical Bonds
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Ionic Bond: Transfer of electrons from one atom to another; results in oppositely charged ions (e.g., Sodium Chloride).
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Covalent Bond: Sharing of electron pairs between atoms (e.g., H₂O).
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Metallic Bond: Attraction between metal ions and delocalized electrons.
Stoichiometry
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Mole: Unit for amount of substance; 1 mole = 6.022 x 10²³ particles (Avogadro's number).
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Balanced Chemical Equation: Equal number of atoms of each element on both sides of the reaction.
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Empirical Formula: Simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a compound.
Chemical Reactions
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Types:
- Synthesis: Two or more substances combine to form a compound.
- Decomposition: A compound breaks down into simpler substances.
- Single Replacement: One element replaces another in a compound.
- Double Replacement: Exchange of ions between two compounds.
- Combustion: Reaction of a substance with oxygen to produce energy.
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Exothermic Reaction: Releases energy (heat) to surrounding.
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Endothermic Reaction: Absorbs energy (heat) from surrounding.
Acids and Bases
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Acids: Substances that donate protons (H⁺) and have a pH less than 7 (e.g., HCl).
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Bases: Substances that accept protons or release hydroxide ions (OH⁻) and have a pH greater than 7 (e.g., NaOH).
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pH Scale: Measures acidity or basicity; ranges from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic), with 7 being neutral.
Thermochemistry
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Enthalpy (ΔH): Heat content of a system at constant pressure.
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Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG): Determines spontaneity of a reaction; ΔG < 0 indicates spontaneous.
Organic Chemistry
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Hydrocarbons: Compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon (e.g., Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes).
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Functional Groups: Specific groups of atoms within molecules that determine chemical reactivity (e.g., -OH for alcohols, -COOH for carboxylic acids).
Periodic Table
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Groups: Vertical columns; elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.
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Periods: Horizontal rows; number of shells increases from top to bottom.
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Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids: Distinction based on properties (e.g., metals are good conductors, nonmetals are poor conductors).
Key Laboratory Techniques
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Titration: Method to determine concentration of a solution by reacting it with a standard solution.
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Filtration: Process to separate solids from liquids.
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Distillation: Method for separating components based on different boiling points.
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It exists in four states: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
- Elements are pure substances made up of only one type of atom, like hydrogen (H) or oxygen (O).
- Compounds are formed when two or more elements chemically combine, like water (H₂O) or carbon dioxide (CO₂).
- Mixtures are combinations of substances that retain their individual properties, like saltwater.
Atomic Structure
- The atom is the fundamental building block of elements.
- The nucleus of an atom contains protons, which have a positive charge, and neutrons, which have no charge.
- Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus in energy levels.
- The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus, defining its identity.
- The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus, representing the atom's total mass.
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic bonds form when electrons are transferred between atoms, creating ions with opposite charges, like in sodium chloride (NaCl).
- Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, as seen in water (H₂O).
- Metallic bonds involve a "sea" of delocalized electrons shared between metal ions, contributing to their unique properties.
Stoichiometry
- The mole is a unit of measurement for the amount of substance, with one mole containing 6.022 x 10²³ particles (Avogadro's number).
- Balanced chemical equations ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the reaction.
- The empirical formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a compound.
Chemical Reactions
- Synthesis reactions involve the combination of two or more reactants to create a single product.
- Decomposition reactions break down a single reactant into two or more simpler products.
- Single replacement reactions involve one element replacing another in a compound.
- Double replacement reactions involve the exchange of ions between two reactants.
- Combustion reactions involve the rapid reaction with oxygen, producing heat and light.
- Exothermic reactions release energy into the surroundings, while endothermic reactions absorb energy from the surroundings.
Acids and Bases
- Acids are substances that donate protons (H⁺) in solution, having a pH less than 7. Examples include hydrochloric acid (HCl).
- Bases accept protons or release hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in solution, having a pH greater than 7. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is an example.
- The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 (strongly acidic) to 14 (strongly basic), with 7 being neutral.
Thermochemistry
- Enthalpy (ΔH) represents the heat content of a system at constant pressure.
- Gibbs free energy (ΔG) determines the spontaneity of a reaction, with a negative ΔG indicating a spontaneous process.
Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons are compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms, categorized as alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
- Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that determine their chemical reactivity, like the -OH group in alcohols and the -COOH group in carboxylic acids.
Periodic Table
- Groups, the vertical columns, contain elements with similar chemical properties, as they share the same number of valence electrons.
- Periods, the horizontal rows, represent increasing numbers of electron shells as you move down the table.
- The periodic table categorizes elements based on their properties as metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.
Key Laboratory Techniques
- Titration is a method to determine the concentration of a solution by reacting it with a known concentration solution.
- Filtration separates solid particles from a liquid by passing the mixture through a filter.
- Distillation separates substances based on their differing boiling points, allowing for purification.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of chemistry, including matter, atomic structure, and chemical bonds. This quiz covers definitions and examples related to elements, compounds, mixtures, and atomic particles. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the basics of chemistry.
