Basic Concepts of Chemistry Quiz

Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space.
Elements: Pure substances that cannot be broken down (e.g., hydrogen, oxygen).
Compounds: Substances formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements (e.g., water - H2O).

Solid: Definite shape and volume; particles are closely packed.
Liquid: Definite volume but takes the shape of its container; particles are less tightly packed.
Gas: No definite shape or volume; particles are far apart and move freely.
Plasma: Ionized gas with free electrons; found in stars, including the sun.

Atoms: Basic units of matter, consist of:
- Nucleus: Contains protons (positive charge) and neutrons (no charge).
- Electrons: Negatively charged particles orbiting the nucleus.
Atomic Number: Number of protons in an atom; defines the element.
Mass Number: Total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

Ionic Bonds: Formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another (e.g., NaCl).
Covalent Bonds: Formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms (e.g., H2O).
Metallic Bonds: Involves the pooling of electrons in metals.

Reactants: Substances that undergo change during a reaction.
Products: New substances formed as a result of the reaction.
Types of Reactions:
- Synthesis: Two or more substances combine to form one product.
- Decomposition: One substance breaks down into two or more products.
- Single Replacement: An element replaces another in a compound.
- Double Replacement: Exchange of ions between two compounds.
- Combustion: A substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy.

Groups: Vertical columns; elements in a group share similar properties.
Periods: Horizontal rows; represent increasing atomic number.
Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids: Classification based on physical and chemical properties.

Acids: Substances that release hydrogen ions (H+) in solution; taste sour, turn litmus red.
Bases: Substances that accept hydrogen ions or release hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution; taste bitter, turn litmus blue.
pH Scale: Measures the acidity or basicity of a solution (0-14 scale).

Mole: A unit to measure the amount of substance; 1 mole = 6.022 x 10^23 particles.
Balanced Equations: Must have the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.

Hydrocarbons: Compounds primarily made of carbon and hydrogen.
Functional Groups: Specific groups of atoms that determine the characteristics and reactions of organic compounds (e.g., alcohols, carboxylic acids).

Biomolecules: Include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Enzymes: Biological catalysts that speed up reactions without being consumed.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Includes goggles, gloves, and lab coats.
Chemical Hygiene: Proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.

Matter is anything with mass that occupies space.
Elements are pure substances incapable of decomposition (e.g., hydrogen, oxygen).
Compounds result from chemical combinations of two or more elements (e.g., water - H2O).

Solids have a definite shape and volume; particles are densely packed.
Liquids possess a definite volume but conform to the shape of their container; particles are less tightly packed than in solids.
Gases lack definite shape and volume; particles are widely spaced and move freely.
Plasma is an ionized state of matter, consisting of free electrons, commonly found in stars like the sun.

Atoms are the fundamental units of matter, comprised of:
- Nucleus, containing protons (positively charged) and neutrons (neutral).
Electrons, which bear a negative charge, orbit around the nucleus.
Atomic Number defines an element by the number of protons.
Mass Number is the total count of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus.

Ionic Bonds form through the transfer of electrons between atoms (e.g., sodium chloride - NaCl).
Covalent Bonds result from the sharing of electrons between atoms (e.g., water - H2O).
Metallic Bonds occur due to the pooling of electrons in metallic structures.

Groups are vertical columns where elements share similar properties.
Periods are horizontal rows indicating increasing atomic numbers.
Elements are classified as Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids based on their characteristics.

Acids release hydrogen ions (H+) in solutions, have a sour taste, and turn litmus paper red.
Bases accept hydrogen ions or release hydroxide ions (OH-), taste bitter, and turn litmus paper blue.
The pH Scale ranges from 0 to 14, measuring the acidity (below 7) or basicity (above 7) of a solution.

A Mole represents a quantity of substance, equivalent to 6.022 x 10^23 particles.
Balanced Equations require equal numbers of each type of atom on both sides.

Hydrocarbons are compounds primarily made of carbon and hydrogen.
Functional Groups are specific atom groups within molecules that dictate chemical properties and reactions (e.g., alcohols, carboxylic acids).

Biomolecules encompass carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Enzymes act as biological catalysts, accelerating reactions without being consumed.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes goggles, gloves, and lab coats for safety.
Chemical Hygiene involves the proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals to maintain safety.