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What is the definition of concentration in a solution?
Which type of hydrocarbon contains only single bonds?
Which functional group is characteristic of alcohols?
Which statement about personal protective equipment (PPE) is false?
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What is the primary purpose of proper chemical handling?
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Which statement correctly describes ionic bonds?
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What is the primary difference between mixtures and compounds?
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Which reaction type involves the combination of two or more substances to form a single product?
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How does the pH scale classify substances?
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Which of the following describes a characteristic of solids?
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What does a balanced chemical equation maintain?
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In thermochemistry, what is true regarding endothermic reactions?
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What is indicated by a period in the periodic table?
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Study Notes
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space.
- Elements: Pure substances that cannot be broken down (e.g., hydrogen, oxygen).
- Compounds: Substances formed from two or more elements chemically bonded (e.g., H2O).
- Mixtures: Combinations of two or more substances that retain their own properties (e.g., air).
States of Matter
- Solid: Definite shape and volume; particles are closely packed.
- Liquid: Definite volume but no definite shape; particles are close but can move.
- Gas: No definite shape or volume; particles are far apart and move freely.
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic Bonds: Formed through the transfer of electrons between atoms (e.g., NaCl).
- Covalent Bonds: Formed by sharing electrons between atoms (e.g., H2O).
- Metallic Bonds: Bonds formed by the pooling of electrons among metal atoms.
Chemical Reactions
- Reactants: Substances that undergo change in a reaction.
- Products: Substances formed as a result of a reaction.
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Types of Reactions:
- Synthesis: Two or more substances combine to form one compound.
- Decomposition: One compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
- Single Replacement: An element replaces another in a compound.
- Double Replacement: Exchange of ions between two compounds.
The Periodic Table
- Groups: Vertical columns indicating elements with similar properties (e.g., alkali metals, noble gases).
- Periods: Horizontal rows representing elements with increasing atomic number.
- Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids: Categories based on properties.
Acids and Bases
- Acids: Substances that donate protons (H+) in a solution (e.g., HCl).
- Bases: Substances that accept protons or donate hydroxide ions (OH-) (e.g., NaOH).
- pH Scale: Measures acidity or alkalinity (0-14; <7 = acidic, 7 = neutral, >7 = basic).
Stoichiometry
- Mole Concept: A mole represents 6.022 x 10²³ particles of a substance.
- Balancing Equations: Conservation of mass requires that the number of atoms is the same on both sides of a chemical equation.
- Calculating Reactants/Product: Use molar ratios from the balanced equation.
Thermochemistry
- Endothermic Reactions: Absorb heat from the surroundings.
- Exothermic Reactions: Release heat to the surroundings.
- Enthalpy (ΔH): The total heat content of a system; changes in enthalpy indicate the heat released or absorbed.
Solutions and Concentrations
- Solvent: The substance that does the dissolving (e.g., water).
- Solute: The substance that is dissolved (e.g., salt).
- Concentration: Amount of solute in a given volume of solvent (e.g., molarity = moles of solute/liters of solution).
Organic Chemistry
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Hydrocarbons: Compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.
- Alkanes: Saturated hydrocarbons (single bonds).
- Alkenes: Unsaturated hydrocarbons (double bonds).
- Alkynes: Unsaturated hydrocarbons (triple bonds).
- Functional Groups: Specific groups of atoms within molecules that determine the chemical behavior of a compound (e.g., -OH in alcohols).
Safety in Chemistry
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Use goggles, gloves, and lab coats.
- Chemical Handling: Proper storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals.
- Emergency Procedures: Knowledge of the location of safety showers, eyewash stations, and fire extinguishers.
Matter and its forms
- Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space
- Elements: Pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances (e.g., hydrogen, oxygen).
- Compounds: Substances formed from two or more elements chemically bonded (e.g., H2O).
- Mixtures: Combinations of two or more substances that retain their own properties (e.g., air).
States of Matter
- Solid: Has definite shape and volume, particles are closely packed.
- Liquid: Has definite volume but no definite shape, particles are close but can move.
- Gas: Has no definite shape or volume, particles are far apart and move freely.
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic Bonds: Formed through the transfer of electrons between atoms (e.g., NaCl).
- Covalent Bonds: Formed by sharing electrons between atoms (e.g., H2O).
- Metallic Bonds: Bonds formed by the pooling of electrons among metal atoms.
Chemical Reactions
- Reactants: Substances that undergo change in a reaction.
- Products: Substances formed as a result of a reaction.
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Types of Reactions:
- Synthesis: Two or more substances combine to form one compound.
- Decomposition: One compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
- Single Replacement: An element replaces another in a compound.
- Double Replacement: Exchange of ions between two compounds.
The Periodic Table
- Groups: Vertical columns indicating elements with similar properties (e.g., alkali metals, noble gases).
- Periods: Horizontal rows representing elements with increasing atomic number.
- Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids: Categories based on properties.
Acids and Bases
- Acids: Substances that donate protons (H+) in a solution (e.g., HCl).
- Bases: Substances that accept protons or donate hydroxide ions (OH-) (e.g., NaOH).
- pH Scale: Measures acidity or alkalinity (0-14; 7 = neutral).
Stoichiometry
- Mole Concept: A mole represents 6.022 x 10²³ particles of a substance.
- Balancing Equations: Conservation of mass requires that the number of atoms is the same on both sides of a chemical equation.
- Calculating Reactants/Product: Use molar ratios from the balanced equation.
Thermochemistry
- Endothermic Reactions: Absorb heat from the surroundings.
- Exothermic Reactions: Release heat to the surroundings.
- Enthalpy (ΔH): The total heat content of a system; changes in enthalpy indicate the heat released or absorbed.
Solutions and Concentrations
- Solvent: The substance that does the dissolving (e.g., water).
- Solute: The substance that is dissolved (e.g., salt).
- Concentration: Amount of solute in a given volume of solvent (e.g., molarity = moles of solute/liters of solution).
Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons: Compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.
- Alkanes: Saturated hydrocarbons (single bonds).
- Alkenes: Unsaturated hydrocarbons (double bonds).
- Alkynes: Unsaturated hydrocarbons (triple bonds).
- Functional Groups: Specific groups of atoms within molecules that determine the chemical behaviour of a compound (e.g., -OH in alcohols).
Safety in Chemistry
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Use goggles, gloves, and lab coats.
- Chemical Handling: Proper storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals.
- Emergency Procedures: Knowledge of the location of safety showers, eyewash stations, and fire extinguishers.
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