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What is the primary characteristic of an exothermic reaction?
How is molar mass calculated?
What defines the equilibrium state in a chemical reaction?
Which of the following best describes a hydrocarbon?
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What is a primary goal of green chemistry?
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Which laboratory technique is primarily used for separating mixtures based on their affinities to different phases?
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Which of the following statements about atoms is correct?
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Which type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?
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What is the mass number of an atom with 12 protons and 14 neutrons?
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Which type of chemical reaction is represented by the equation AB → A + B?
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What defines the atomic number of an element?
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Which statement accurately describes acids?
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In the periodic table, what do groups or families represent?
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The pH scale is used to measure what property of a solution?
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Study Notes
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Matter: Anything with mass and volume, existing in three states: solid, liquid, gas.
- Atoms: Basic unit of matter, composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Elements: Pure substances made of only one type of atom (e.g., Hydrogen, Oxygen).
- Compounds: Substances formed from two or more elements chemically bonded (e.g., Water - H2O).
Atomic Structure
- Nucleus: Center of the atom containing protons (+) and neutrons (neutral).
- Electrons: Negatively charged particles orbiting the nucleus in energy levels.
- 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 by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in charged ions.
- Covalent Bonds: Formed by sharing electrons between atoms, creating molecules.
- Metallic Bonds: Attraction between free-floating electrons and metal ions.
Chemical Reactions
- Reactants: Substances consumed in a reaction.
- Products: Substances formed in a 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
The Periodic Table
- Groups/Families: Vertical columns with similar chemical properties.
- Periods: Horizontal rows indicating increasing atomic number.
- Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids: Classifications based on properties.
Acids and Bases
- Acids: Substances that release H+ ions in solution (e.g., HCl).
- Bases: Substances that release OH- ions in solution (e.g., NaOH).
- pH Scale: Measures acidity (0-7) to neutrality (7) to alkalinity (7-14).
Stoichiometry
- Mole Concept: A quantity of substance containing Avogadro's number (6.022 x 10²³) of particles.
- Balanced Equations: Conservation of mass; same number of atoms of each element on both sides.
- Molar Mass: Mass of one mole of a substance, calculated from atomic masses.
Thermochemistry
- Exothermic Reaction: Releases heat, causing temperature to rise.
- Endothermic Reaction: Absorbs heat, causing temperature to drop.
- Enthalpy (ΔH): Heat content of a system, changes during reactions.
Kinetics and Equilibrium
- Reaction Rate: Speed at which reactants turn into products, influenced by concentration, temperature, and catalysts.
- Equilibrium: State where the forward and reverse reaction rates are equal, concentrations remain constant.
Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons: Compounds composed only of carbon and hydrogen (e.g., alkanes, alkenes, alkynes).
- Functional Groups: Specific groups of atoms that determine the properties of organic compounds (e.g., -OH, -COOH).
Environmental Chemistry
- Green Chemistry: Design of chemical products/processes that reduce hazardous substances.
- Pollutants: Chemical substances that cause harm to the environment and living organisms.
Laboratory Techniques
- Titration: Method to determine concentration by reacting a solution with a standard solution.
- Chromatography: Technique for separating mixtures based on different affinities to stationary and mobile phases.
- Spectroscopy: Study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation to analyze substances.
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Matter includes anything that possesses mass and occupies space, existing as solid, liquid, or gas.
- Atoms are the fundamental units of matter, composed of three particles: protons (+), neutrons (neutral), and electrons (-).
- Elements are pure substances made entirely of one type of atom, such as Hydrogen (H) and Oxygen (O).
- Compounds are formed when two or more different elements chemically bond together, exemplified by Water (H2O).
Atomic Structure
- The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons, serving as the core around which electrons orbit.
- Electrons are negatively charged and occupy distinct energy levels surrounding the nucleus.
- Atomic number is unique to each element, indicating the number of protons present in the atom.
- Mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus.
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic bonds result from the transfer of electrons between atoms, producing charged ions that attract each other.
- Covalent bonds occur when atoms share electron pairs, allowing them to form molecules.
- Metallic bonds involve an attraction between positively charged metal ions and the delocalized electrons around them.
Chemical Reactions
- Reactants are the starting substances consumed during a chemical reaction.
- Products are the new substances formed as a result of the chemical reaction.
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Types of Reactions:
- Synthesis: Combination of two or more reactants to form a single product (A + B → AB).
- Decomposition: Breakdown of a single compound into simpler products (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 a hydrocarbon with oxygen, yielding carbon dioxide and water (Hydrocarbon + O2 → CO2 + H2O).
The Periodic Table
- Groups or families are vertical columns that contain elements with similar chemical behaviors.
- Periods are horizontal rows that reflect increasing atomic number from left to right.
- Elements are classified as metals, nonmetals, or metalloids based on their physical and chemical properties.
Acids and Bases
- Acids are substances that dissociate in solution to release hydrogen ions (H+), like hydrochloric acid (HCl).
- Bases produce hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution, such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
- The pH scale ranges from 0 (acidic), through 7 (neutral), to 14 (basic), measuring the acidity or alkalinity of solutions.
Stoichiometry
- The mole concept quantifies substance amounts, with one mole containing Avogadro's number of particles (6.022 x 10²³).
- Balanced equations uphold the law of conservation of mass, ensuring identical atom counts for each element on both sides.
- Molar mass represents the mass of one mole of a substance, derived from the atomic masses of its constituent elements.
Thermochemistry
- Exothermic reactions release heat, resulting in an increase in temperature in the surroundings.
- Endothermic reactions absorb heat, leading to a decrease in the temperature of their surroundings.
- Enthalpy (ΔH) refers to the heat content of a system and can change during chemical reactions.
Kinetics and Equilibrium
- Reaction rate measures how fast reactants convert to products, affected by factors such as concentration, temperature, and catalysts.
- Equilibrium is reached when the rates of the forward and reverse reactions become equal, resulting in constant concentrations of reactants and products.
Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons are organic compounds that consist solely of carbon and hydrogen, classified into alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
- Functional groups are specific groups of atoms such as -OH (hydroxyl) or -COOH (carboxyl) that define the chemical properties of organic molecules.
Environmental Chemistry
- Green chemistry emphasizes the design of chemical products and processes that minimize the use and generation of hazardous substances.
- Pollutants are harmful chemical agents that negatively impact the environment and the health of living organisms.
Laboratory Techniques
- Titration is a method used to determine the concentration of a solution by reacting it with a standard solution.
- Chromatography separates components in a mixture based on their differing affinities toward stationary and mobile phases.
- Spectroscopy explores how matter interacts with electromagnetic radiation to analyze and characterize substances.
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