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Which of the following is an example of a compound?
What is the main characteristic of ionic bonds?
What defines the atomic number of an element?
Which process represents a decomposition reaction?
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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?
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What characterizes acids on the pH scale?
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Which of the following best describes a solvent?
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What measurement describes the concentration of a solution?
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What distinguishes alkenes from alkanes?
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Which of the following best describes metalloids?
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What is the role of a limiting reactant in a chemical reaction?
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Which of the following best characterizes exothermic reactions?
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What is the significance of balanced chemical equations?
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Study Notes
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
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Matter: Anything that has mass and takes up space. Divided into:
- Elements: Pure substances that cannot be broken down (e.g., hydrogen, oxygen).
- Compounds: Substances formed from two or more elements chemically bonded (e.g., water, sodium chloride).
- Mixtures: Physical combinations of substances that retain their individual properties (e.g., air, salad).
Atomic Structure
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Atoms: Basic unit of matter, consisting of:
- Protons: Positively charged particles in the nucleus.
- Neutrons: Neutral particles in the nucleus.
- Electrons: Negatively charged particles orbiting the nucleus.
- Atomic Number: Number of protons in an atom, defining the element.
- Mass Number: Total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic Bonds: Formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in charged ions (e.g., NaCl).
- Covalent Bonds: Formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons (e.g., H2O).
- Metallic Bonds: Attraction between metal atoms and delocalized electrons, allowing for conductivity and malleability.
Chemical Reactions
- Reactants: Substances that undergo change in a chemical reaction.
- Products: New substances formed as a result of the chemical reaction.
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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
States of Matter
- Solids: Definite shape and volume; particles are tightly packed.
- Liquids: Definite volume but no definite shape; particles are close but can move.
- Gases: No definite shape or volume; particles are far apart and move freely.
- Plasma: Ionized gas with free electrons; found in stars.
Solutions and Concentrations
- Solvent: Substance that dissolves the solute (e.g., water).
- Solute: Substance that is dissolved (e.g., salt).
- Concentration: Amount of solute in a given volume of solvent (e.g., molarity).
Acids and Bases
- Acids: Substances that donate protons (H+) in solutions; have a pH less than 7 (e.g., HCl).
- Bases: Substances that accept protons; have a pH greater than 7 (e.g., NaOH).
- pH Scale: Measures acidity or basicity on a scale from 0 to 14.
Periodic Table
- Groups: Vertical columns with similar chemical properties (e.g., alkali metals, halogens).
- Periods: Horizontal rows indicating energy levels of electrons.
- Metals: Good conductors, malleable, ductile; found on the left side.
- Nonmetals: Poor conductors, brittle; found on the right side.
- Metalloids: Properties intermediate between metals and nonmetals (e.g., silicon).
Stoichiometry
- Mole: Unit for counting particles, equivalent to Avogadro's number (6.022 x 10²³).
- Balanced Equations: Conservation of mass requires equations to be balanced for atoms on both sides.
- Limiting Reactant: The reactant that is completely consumed first, limiting the amount of product formed.
Thermochemistry
- Exothermic Reactions: Release energy (heat) to the surroundings (e.g., combustion).
- Endothermic Reactions: Absorb energy from the surroundings (e.g., photosynthesis).
Organic Chemistry
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Hydrocarbons: Compounds consisting only of hydrogen and carbon.
- Alkanes: Single bonds (e.g., methane).
- Alkenes: At least one double bond (e.g., ethylene).
- Alkynes: At least one triple bond (e.g., acetylene).
- Functional Groups: Specific groups of atoms that determine the characteristics of organic compounds (e.g., -OH for alcohols, -COOH for carboxylic acids).
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Matter is defined as anything with mass that occupies space.
- Elements are pure substances that cannot be simplified, such as hydrogen and oxygen.
- Compounds consist of two or more elements chemically bonded, like water and sodium chloride.
- Mixtures are physical blends of substances that maintain their individual characteristics, e.g., air and salad.
Atomic Structure
- Atoms are the fundamental units of matter, containing protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Protons are positively charged particles located in the nucleus.
- Neutrons are neutral particles also found in the nucleus.
- Electrons are negatively charged and orbit around the nucleus.
- The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom, identifying the specific element.
- The mass number indicates the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic bonds form through the transfer of electrons, creating charged ions, exemplified by sodium chloride (NaCl).
- Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, as seen in water (H2O).
- Metallic bonds occur due to attraction between metal atoms and delocalized electrons, granting properties like conductivity and malleability.
Chemical Reactions
- Reactants are the substances that initiate a chemical reaction, while products are the newly formed substances.
- Types of chemical reactions include:
- Synthesis: Combining elements to form a compound (A + B → AB).
- Decomposition: Breaking down a compound into its elements (AB → A + B).
- Single Replacement: One element replaces another in a compound (A + BC → AC + B).
- Double Replacement: Exchange of components between two compounds (AB + CD → AD + CB).
- Combustion: Reaction of hydrocarbons with oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water (Hydrocarbon + O2 → CO2 + H2O).
States of Matter
- Solids have a fixed shape and volume with densely packed particles.
- Liquids possess a defined volume but take the shape of their container, with particles that can move relative to each other.
- Gases lack a fixed shape or volume, featuring widely spaced particles that move freely.
- Plasma is an ionized state of matter, consisting of free electrons, commonly found in stars.
Solutions and Concentrations
- Solvents are substances that dissolve solutes; water is a common example.
- Solutes are substances that dissolve in the solvent, such as salt.
- Concentration refers to the quantity of solute present in a specific volume of solvent, commonly expressed in molarity.
Acids and Bases
- Acids release protons (H+) in solutions and have a pH of less than 7, like hydrochloric acid (HCl).
- Bases accept protons and have a pH greater than 7, such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
- The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic).
Periodic Table
- Groups are vertical columns containing elements with similar properties, including alkali metals and halogens.
- Periods are horizontal rows that indicate the energy levels of electrons within the elements.
- Metals, known for conductivity and malleability, are predominantly located on the left side of the table.
- Nonmetals, which are generally poor conductors and brittle, are found on the right side.
- Metalloids possess mixed properties, occupying a position between metals and nonmetals, e.g., silicon.
Stoichiometry
- The mole is a fundamental unit for counting particles, equivalent to approximately 6.022 x 10²³ entities (Avogadro's number).
- Balanced chemical equations reflect the principle of mass conservation, ensuring equal atom counts on both sides.
- The limiting reactant is the reactant that gets entirely consumed first, thus restricting the maximum yield of products.
Thermochemistry
- Exothermic reactions release heat energy into the surroundings; combustion is a classic example.
- Endothermic reactions absorb heat energy from their surroundings, as observed in photosynthesis.
Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons are organic molecules composed solely of carbon and hydrogen.
- Alkanes contain only single bonds, e.g., methane.
- Alkenes feature at least one double bond, such as ethylene.
- Alkynes contain at least one triple bond, like acetylene.
- Functional groups are specific atoms or groups that define the behavior and categorization of organic compounds, e.g., -OH denotes alcohols, and -COOH indicates carboxylic acids.
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