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What is the branch of chemistry that deals with the study of the physical properties and behavior of matter at the molecular and atomic level?
What is the branch of chemistry that deals with the study of the physical properties and behavior of matter at the molecular and atomic level?
Which of the following particles has a negative charge?
Which of the following particles has a negative charge?
What type of bonding involves the transfer of electrons between atoms to form ions with opposite charges?
What type of bonding involves the transfer of electrons between atoms to form ions with opposite charges?
What is the term for the reaction in which a single substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances?
What is the term for the reaction in which a single substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances?
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What is the unit of measurement for the amount of a substance, defined as 6.022 x 10^23 particles?
What is the unit of measurement for the amount of a substance, defined as 6.022 x 10^23 particles?
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What is the branch of chemistry that deals with the study of the chemical processes that occur within living organisms?
What is the branch of chemistry that deals with the study of the chemical processes that occur within living organisms?
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What is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus?
What is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus?
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What type of reaction involves the sharing of electrons between atoms to form a molecule?
What type of reaction involves the sharing of electrons between atoms to form a molecule?
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What is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, unique to each element?
What is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, unique to each element?
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What is the term for the reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a new compound?
What is the term for the reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a new compound?
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Study Notes
Branches of Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry: study of inorganic compounds, such as minerals and metals
- Organic Chemistry: study of organic compounds, such as carbon-based molecules
- Physical Chemistry: study of the physical properties and behavior of matter at the molecular and atomic level
- Analytical Chemistry: study of the analysis of the chemical composition of substances
- Biochemistry: study of the chemical processes that occur within living organisms
Atomic Structure
- Protons: positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom
- Neutrons: particles in the nucleus of an atom with no charge
- Electrons: negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom
- Atomic Number: number of protons in an atom's nucleus, unique to each element
- Mass Number: sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus
Chemical Bonding
- Ionic Bonding: transfer of electrons between atoms to form ions with opposite charges
- Covalent Bonding: sharing of electrons between atoms to form a molecule
- Hydrogen Bonding: weak attraction between molecules due to electronegativity differences
Chemical Reactions
- Synthesis Reaction: reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a new compound
- Decomposition Reaction: reaction in which a single substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances
- Replacement Reaction: reaction in which one element replaces another element in a compound
- Combustion Reaction: reaction in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light
Stoichiometry
- Mole: unit of measurement for the amount of a substance, defined as 6.022 x 10^23 particles
- Molar Mass: mass of one mole of a substance, used to convert between moles and grams
- Stoichiometric Coefficient: number in front of a formula in a chemical equation, indicating the mole ratio of reactants and products
Branches of Chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry focuses on the study of inorganic compounds, such as minerals and metals.
- Organic chemistry deals with the study of organic compounds, specifically carbon-based molecules.
- Physical chemistry explores the physical properties and behavior of matter at the molecular and atomic level.
- Analytical chemistry is concerned with the analysis of the chemical composition of substances.
- Biochemistry delves into the chemical processes that occur within living organisms.
Atomic Structure
- Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.
- Neutrons have no charge and are also found in the nucleus of an atom.
- Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.
- Atomic number is a unique identifier for each element, representing the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.
- Mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.
Chemical Bonding
- Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons between atoms to form ions with opposite charges.
- Covalent bonding occurs when atoms share electrons to form a molecule.
- Hydrogen bonding is a weak attraction between molecules due to differences in electronegativity.
Chemical Reactions
- Synthesis reactions involve the combination of two or more substances to form a new compound.
- Decomposition reactions involve the breakdown of a single substance into two or more simpler substances.
- Replacement reactions involve the replacement of one element with another element in a compound.
- Combustion reactions occur when a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light.
Stoichiometry
- A mole is a unit of measurement for the amount of a substance, defined as 6.022 x 10^23 particles.
- Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, used to convert between moles and grams.
- Stoichiometric coefficients are numbers in front of a formula in a chemical equation, indicating the mole ratio of reactants and products.
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This quiz covers the different branches of chemistry, including inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry.
