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What occurs during a synthesis reaction?
What occurs during a synthesis reaction?
Which of the following is an indicator of a chemical reaction?
Which of the following is an indicator of a chemical reaction?
What is a defining characteristic of an exothermic reaction?
What is a defining characteristic of an exothermic reaction?
In a double replacement reaction, what happens to the ions?
In a double replacement reaction, what happens to the ions?
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What does balancing a chemical equation ensure?
What does balancing a chemical equation ensure?
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Which factor does NOT influence the rate of a chemical reaction?
Which factor does NOT influence the rate of a chemical reaction?
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What type of reaction involves a hydrocarbon reacting with oxygen?
What type of reaction involves a hydrocarbon reacting with oxygen?
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Which of the following correctly describes a decomposition reaction?
Which of the following correctly describes a decomposition reaction?
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What happens to the atomic radius as you move down a group in the periodic table?
What happens to the atomic radius as you move down a group in the periodic table?
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How does ionization energy change across a period from left to right?
How does ionization energy change across a period from left to right?
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What trend is observed for electronegativity as you move down a group?
What trend is observed for electronegativity as you move down a group?
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What is the trend for electron affinity as you move across a period?
What is the trend for electron affinity as you move across a period?
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How does metallic character change as you move across a period from left to right?
How does metallic character change as you move across a period from left to right?
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What trend is observed for the reactivity of metals as you move down a group?
What trend is observed for the reactivity of metals as you move down a group?
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What happens to the ionization energy as you move down a group in the periodic table?
What happens to the ionization energy as you move down a group in the periodic table?
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Which of the following best describes the behavior of atomic radii across a period?
Which of the following best describes the behavior of atomic radii across a period?
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Study Notes
Chemical Reactions
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Definition: A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances into another.
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Types of Chemical Reactions:
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Synthesis Reaction:
- Two or more reactants combine to form a single product.
- General form: A + B → AB
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Decomposition Reaction:
- A single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.
- General form: AB → A + B
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Single Replacement Reaction:
- One element replaces another in a compound.
- General form: A + BC → AC + B
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Double Replacement Reaction:
- Ions in two compounds exchange places to form two new compounds.
- General form: AB + CD → AD + CB
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Combustion Reaction:
- A substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light or heat.
- Commonly involves hydrocarbons reacting with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.
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Indicators of a Chemical Reaction:
- Change in color
- Formation of a gas (bubbles)
- Formation of a precipitate (solid)
- Change in temperature
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Conservation of Mass:
- Mass is conserved in a chemical reaction; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.
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Energy Changes:
- Exothermic Reactions: Release energy (heat) to the surroundings.
- Endothermic Reactions: Absorb energy from the surroundings.
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Reaction Rates:
- Influenced by:
- Concentration of reactants
- Temperature
- Surface area of reactants
- Presence of catalysts
- Influenced by:
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Catalysts:
- Substances that increase the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
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Equations:
- Chemical equations represent reactions, showing reactants on the left and products on the right.
- Balancing equations ensures the law of conservation of mass is satisfied.
Chemical Reactions Overview
- Chemical reactions transform one set of substances into another, indicating a change at the molecular level.
Types of Chemical Reactions
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Synthesis Reaction:
- Combines two or more reactants into a single product.
- General form: A + B → AB.
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Decomposition Reaction:
- One compound breaks down into simpler products.
- General form: AB → A + B.
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Single Replacement Reaction:
- An element replaces another in a compound.
- General form: A + BC → AC + B.
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Double Replacement Reaction:
- Ions in two compounds switch places to form new compounds.
- General form: AB + CD → AD + CB.
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Combustion Reaction:
- A substance reacts with oxygen, producing energy, often involving hydrocarbons.
- Common products include carbon dioxide and water.
Indicators of a Chemical Reaction
- Color change indicates a chemical transformation.
- Formation of gas observed as bubbles.
- Precipitate indicates a solid formed from a solution.
- Temperature change signifies energy release or absorption.
Conservation of Mass
- Mass remains constant; the total mass of reactants equals that of products in a reaction.
Energy Changes in Reactions
- Exothermic Reactions: Release heat to the environment.
- Endothermic Reactions: Absorb heat from the environment.
Reaction Rates
- Influential factors for reaction rate include:
- Concentration of reactants: Higher concentration increases the likelihood of collisions.
- Temperature: Higher temperatures generally increase energy and reaction speed.
- Surface area: Greater surface area allows more interactions.
- Presence of catalysts: Catalysts accelerate reactions without being consumed.
Catalysts
- Catalysts enhance reaction rates and remain unharmed post-reaction, enabling multiple uses.
Chemical Equations
- Represent chemical reactions with reactants on the left and products on the right.
- Balancing equations is essential to uphold the conservation of mass, ensuring the same number of each type of atom on both sides.
Periodic Trends in the Periodic Table
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Atomic Radius: Distance from the nucleus to the outermost electron.
- Increases down a group due to added electron shells.
- Decreases across a period as increased nuclear charge pulls electrons closer.
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Ionization Energy: Energy needed to remove an electron from an atom in the gas phase.
- Decreases down a group as electrons are farther from the nucleus and less attracted.
- Increases across a period due to higher nuclear charge making it harder to remove electrons.
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Electronegativity: Ability of an atom to attract and hold electrons in a bond.
- Decreases down a group because increased distance from the nucleus lowers attraction.
- Increases across a period as greater nuclear charge enhances attraction for bonding electrons.
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Electron Affinity: Energy change when an electron is added to a neutral atom.
- Generally increases across a period, indicating atoms become more eager to gain electrons.
- Usually decreases down a group due to added electron being further from the nucleus.
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Metallic Character: Tendency of an element to behave like a metal (e.g., losing electrons).
- Increases down a group as larger atomic size facilitates electron loss.
- Decreases across a period as atoms transition from metallic to nonmetallic behavior.
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Reactivity of Metals: Represents how easily metals can lose electrons.
- Increases down a group due to larger atomic radius easing electron loss.
- Decreases across a period as atoms become smaller and more stable, reducing likelihood to lose electrons.
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Reactivity of Nonmetals: Indicates how easily nonmetals can gain electrons.
- Decreases down a group as larger atomic size hinders electron attraction.
- Increases across a period as smaller size and higher electronegativity improve reactivity.
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Shielding Effect: Reduction of effective nuclear charge on the electron cloud by intervening electrons.
- Increases down a group due to more inner electrons shielding outer electrons from nuclear charge.
- Remains relatively constant across a period as inner electron counts do not significantly change.
These trends are crucial for understanding elemental properties and behaviors across the periodic table.
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This quiz covers essential concepts of chemical reactions, including various types such as synthesis, decomposition, single and double replacement, and combustion. Test your knowledge on the definitions, general forms, and conditions of these important chemical processes.
