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Which branch of chemistry primarily focuses on biological processes?
Which branch of chemistry primarily focuses on biological processes?
- Biochemistry (correct)
- Organic Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
What is a defining characteristic of compounds?
What is a defining characteristic of compounds?
- Composed of two or more elements in fixed proportions (correct)
- Formed from a single element
- Always contain a metal and a non-metal
- Can be broken down by physical means
Which law states that a compound always contains the same proportions of elements by weight?
Which law states that a compound always contains the same proportions of elements by weight?
- Gay Lussac's law of gaseous volumes
- Law of definite proportions (correct)
- Law of conservation of mass
- Law of multiple proportions
In which state of matter do particles have the highest attraction force?
In which state of matter do particles have the highest attraction force?
What is the distance of 1 astronomical unit (A.U.) in meters?
What is the distance of 1 astronomical unit (A.U.) in meters?
Which of these units is used to measure mass?
Which of these units is used to measure mass?
According to Gay Lussac's law, gases combine in simple ratios by volume when at what condition?
According to Gay Lussac's law, gases combine in simple ratios by volume when at what condition?
Which characteristic of matter particles increases with rising temperature?
Which characteristic of matter particles increases with rising temperature?
What does Avogadro's law state about gases at the same temperature and pressure?
What does Avogadro's law state about gases at the same temperature and pressure?
Which statement best describes Dalton's atomic theory?
Which statement best describes Dalton's atomic theory?
How is one atomic mass unit defined?
How is one atomic mass unit defined?
What is molecular mass?
What is molecular mass?
What does the formula for percentage composition measure?
What does the formula for percentage composition measure?
What does an empirical formula represent?
What does an empirical formula represent?
What is the role of a limiting reagent in a chemical reaction?
What is the role of a limiting reagent in a chemical reaction?
What does molarity (M) measure in a solution?
What does molarity (M) measure in a solution?
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Branches of Chemistry
Branches of Chemistry
Different areas within chemistry, including physical, inorganic, organic, analytical, and biochemistry.
Law of Conservation of Mass
Law of Conservation of Mass
In any chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products.
Law of Definite Proportions
Law of Definite Proportions
A compound always contains the same elements in the same proportion by mass, regardless of how it is made.
Law of Multiple Proportions
Law of Multiple Proportions
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Element (Chemistry)
Element (Chemistry)
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Compound (Chemistry)
Compound (Chemistry)
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Atom
Atom
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Chemical Reactions
Chemical Reactions
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Avogadro's Law
Avogadro's Law
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Atomic Mass Unit (amu)
Atomic Mass Unit (amu)
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Molecular Mass
Molecular Mass
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Formula Mass
Formula Mass
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Mole
Mole
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Limiting Reagent
Limiting Reagent
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Mass percent
Mass percent
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Empirical Formula
Empirical Formula
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Study Notes
Branches of Chemistry
- Chemistry studies various substances.
- Branches include physical, inorganic, organic, analytical, and biochemistry.
Importance and Scope of Chemistry
- Chemistry is vital in engineering, medicine, food science, energy, and materials science.
Characteristics of Matter Particles
- Atoms are the fundamental units of matter.
- Matter particles constantly move; movement increases with heat.
- Particles attract each other; attraction strongest in solids.
Pure Substances (Elements and Compounds)
- Elements are basic substances; cannot break down chemically.
- Non-metals, metals, metalloids, and noble gases are types of elements.
- Compounds result from combining elements chemically.
- Elements combine in fixed proportions to form compounds.
Measurement Units
- Non-standard units (e.g., handspan) and standard units are used.
- Larger units for length include Astronomical Unit (AU), light-year (ly), and parsec.
- Larger units for mass include quintal and metric tonne.
Laws of Chemical Combination
- Law of conservation of mass: mass cannot be created or destroyed.
- Law of definite proportions: compounds contain fixed proportions of elements.
- Law of multiple proportions: elements combine in whole number ratios to form compounds.
- Gay-Lussac's law: combining and produced gases react in simple volume proportions.
- Avogadro's law: equal volumes at same temperature/pressure contain the same number of molecules.
Dalton's Atomic Theory
- Matter is composed of atoms.
- Atoms of same element are identical; different elements have different masses.
- Atoms combine in fixed ratios to form compounds.
- Atoms are neither created nor destroyed.
Atomic Mass and Molecular Mass
- Atomic mass unit (amu) is one-twelfth of a carbon-12 atom's mass.
- Molecular mass is sum of atomic masses in a molecule.
- Formula mass is the mass of an ionic compound.
Mole Concept
- One mole contains 6.022 x 1023 particles.
- Mole is a unit for measuring amount of substance.
Percentage Composition
- Mass percent of an element is calculated using its mass and the compound's molar mass.
Empirical and Molecular Formulas
- Empirical formula: simplest whole number ratio of atoms.
- Molecular formula: exact number of atoms in a molecule.
Limiting Reagent
- Limiting reagent is the reactant that is completely used up.
- The reaction stops when the limiting reactant is completely consumed.
Solution Concentration
- Mass percent, molecule fraction, molarity, and molality are used to express solution concentrations.
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