Chemical Reactions Overview
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Which representation of a chemical reaction uses only words?

  • Chemical equations
  • Subscripts
  • Picture equations
  • Word equations (correct)

In a chemical equation, what do coefficients indicate?

  • The number of molecules involved in the reaction (correct)
  • The type of molecules involved
  • The states of matter for reactants and products
  • The number of atoms in each element

What is the primary principle stated by the law of conservation of mass?

  • Matter can be destroyed and recreated
  • Matter can be created but not destroyed
  • Matter can change forms but remains the same in amount
  • Matter can only be rearranged in a closed system (correct)

At what level of representation do we visualize what molecules look like using diagrams?

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Which component of a chemical formula indicates the number of atoms of that element in a molecule?

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What term describes the arrangement of electrons in an atom?

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Which statement about energy levels is correct?

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What is the maximum number of electrons that the second energy level can hold?

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Which of the following best describes sublevels within energy levels?

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Why do electrons in an atom tend to fill the innermost shells first?

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What is the principle quantum number for the first energy level?

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How are electrons distributed within an atom?

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What shape and orientation are associate with the 's' orbital?

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Chemical Reaction

The rearrangement of atoms, forming new compounds.

Macroscopic Level (Reactions)

Observing changes in a reaction using your senses, like color change.

Microscopic Level (Reactions)

Visualizing molecules in a reaction using diagrams.

Submicroscopic Level (Reactions)

Using symbols to represent elements in a reaction.

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Word Equation

Describes a chemical reaction using words.

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Reactants

Substances on the left side of the arrow in a chemical reaction.

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Products

Substances produced on the right side of a chemical reaction.

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Picture Equation

Illustrating reaction using images of atoms/molecules.

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Chemical Equation

Uses formulas and symbols to represent a reaction.

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Coefficients

Numbers in front of formulas in a chemical equation, indicating quantity.

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Subscripts

Small numbers in a chemical formula, showing atoms.

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Law of Conservation of Mass

Matter is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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Electron Configuration

The arrangement of electrons in energy levels and sublevels within an atom.

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Electron Shells

Energy levels occupied by electrons, often referred to as principal quantum numbers (n=1, n=2, etc).

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Sublevels (orbitals)

Specific energy sub-regions within each electron shell, including s, p, d, and f orbitals.

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Maximum Electron Capacity

The maximum number of electrons each energy level can hold (2n^2, where n is the principal quantum number).

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Energy Levels

Regions within an atom where electrons reside, organized by increasing energy.

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Study Notes

Chemical Reactions

  • Chemical reactions are the rearrangement of atoms, resulting in the formation of new compounds.
  • There are 3 levels to consider when looking at chemical reactions:
    • Macroscopic: This involves observing changes using our senses; for example, observing the color change when iron rusts.
    • Microscopic: This involves imagining what the molecules look like using ball diagrams or illustrations.
    • Submicroscopic: This involves using symbols from the periodic table to represent the elements and compounds involved in the chemical reaction.

Representing Chemical Reactions

  • Word Equations: Express chemical reactions using words, for example, hydrogen + oxygen → water.
    • Reactants are substances on the left of the arrow.
    • Products are substances on the right of the arrow.
  • Picture Equations: Represent chemical reactions using illustrations of atoms and molecules.
  • Chemical Equations: Use chemical formulas and symbols representing elements and compounds, for example, 2Hâ‚‚ + Oâ‚‚ → 2Hâ‚‚O.
    • Coefficients: The numbers in front of the chemical formulas indicating the number of molecules involved in a chemical reaction.
    • Subscripts: Small numbers below and to the right of a chemical symbol that indicate the number of atoms of that element in a molecule.

The Law of Conservation of Mass

  • The law states that in a closed system, matter cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be rearranged.

Key Points

  • Chemical reactions are a key part of chemistry, playing a crucial role in natural phenomena and in many industrial processes.
  • Understanding the different levels of representation is critical for effectively studying and describing chemical reactions.
  • Always remember to balance chemical equations to ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of chemical reactions, including their macroscopic, microscopic, and submicroscopic levels. You'll learn how to represent chemical reactions using word equations, picture equations, and chemical equations. Test your understanding of how substances interact to form new compounds.

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