Chemistry 101 Cumulative Exam Review
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Which diatomic molecule is a liquid at room temperature?

  • Fluorine
  • Bromine (correct)
  • Nitrogen
  • Chlorine

What suffix is typically used for single element anions?

  • -ion
  • -ite
  • -ate
  • -ide (correct)

What type of bond holds diatomic molecules together?

  • Ionic bonds
  • Covalent bonds (correct)
  • Metallic bonds
  • Electrostatic bonds

Which compound is an example of ionic nomenclature?

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In covalent nomenclature, how do you name the compound CO2?

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Which of the following describes the primary structure of proteins?

<p>Linear chain of amino acids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a cation formed from an atom?

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Which of the following compounds uses a prefix in its nomenclature?

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What characterizes the secondary structure of proteins?

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Which type of carbohydrate is primarily used for energy storage in plants?

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Which statement correctly describes quaternary structure in proteins?

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What type of lipid has a glycerol backbone, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate group?

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Which statement about atomic size across a period is correct?

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Which type of chemical reaction occurs when potassium reacts with boron trioxide?

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What is the primary function of cellulose in plants?

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Which trend is observed in ionization energy as you move down a group in the periodic table?

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What does the atomic number of an element represent?

<p>Total number of protons in the nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

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Which of the following laws states that equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal numbers of molecules?

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What is the primary characteristic of an amphoteric substance?

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What does the half-life of a radioactive isotope refer to?

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What is an example of a saturated hydrocarbon?

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What kind of reaction is characterized by the breakdown of a substance into two or more products?

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Which term describes a chemical compound that increases the concentration of H+ ions in aqueous solution?

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What does the term 'isomer' refer to in chemistry?

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In an endothermic reaction, what happens to heat during the process?

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What is the role of a buffer in a solution?

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What is meant by the term 'molar mass' in chemistry?

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What principle describes how a change in one variable at equilibrium results in a shift to counteract the effect?

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Flashcards

What is Chemistry?

The study of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter.

What is a Chemical?

A substance with a fixed composition and properties, regardless of its source.

What is an Element?

A pure substance composed of only one type of atom.

What is a Compound?

A substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in a fixed ratio.

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What is a Pure Substance?

A substance consisting of only one element or one compound.

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What is a Mixture?

A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a Metal?

A substance that typically has a shiny, lustrous appearance and is a good conductor of heat and electricity.

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What is a Nonmetal?

A substance that typically lacks metallic luster and is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

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What is a Metalloid?

A substance with properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals.

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What is Atomic Number?

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is Mass Number?

The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is an Isotope?

Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What is Average Atomic Mass?

The weighted average mass of all naturally occurring isotopes of an element.

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What are Valence Electrons?

Electrons located in the outermost shell of an atom.

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What is Half-Life?

The time it takes for the radioactivity of a specific isotope to decrease by half.

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Diatomic Elements

Elements that exist as two atoms of the same element bonded together.

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BrINCIHOF

An acronym for the seven diatomic elements: Bromine, Iodine, Nitrogen, Chlorine, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Fluorine.

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Covalent Bond

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share electrons.

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Ion Formation

The process where an atom gains or loses electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.

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Cation

A positively charged ion formed by losing electrons.

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Anion

A negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.

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Ionic Nomenclature

The system used for naming ionic compounds, which consist of metals and nonmetals.

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Covalent Nomenclature

The system for naming covalent compounds, which are formed between two nonmetals.

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Secondary Structure

The coiling or folding of a polypeptide chain into alpha-helices or beta-sheets, stabilized by hydrogen bonds.

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Tertiary Structure

The three-dimensional structure of a protein, determined by interactions (like hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonds, and disulfide bridges) between amino acid side chains.

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Quaternary Structure

The structure of a protein consisting of multiple polypeptide chains (subunits) joined together, forming a larger, functional structure.

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Starch

A polysaccharide made of alpha-glucose monomers, used as a storage form of energy for plants.

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Glycogen

A highly branched polysaccharide made of alpha-glucose monomers, used as a storage form of energy for animals.

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Cellulose

A polysaccharide made of beta-glucose monomers, providing structural support to plant cell walls.

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Saturated Fatty Acid

A fatty acid with no double bonds between carbon atoms, forming a straight chain.

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Unsaturated Fatty Acid

A fatty acid with one or more double bonds between carbon atoms, creating kinks or bends in the chain.

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Study Notes

Chemistry 101 Cumulative Exam Review

  • Chemistry: The study of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter.
  • Chemical: A substance with a constant composition and properties.
  • Element: A pure substance comprised of only one type of atom.
  • Compound: A substance formed from the combination of two or more elements.
  • Pure substance: Composed of only one element or one compound.
  • Mixture: Composed of two or more different substances not chemically joined.
  • Metal: Shiny, metallic luster, reflective surface.
  • Nonmetal: Generally dull, non-reflective.
  • Metalloid: Has metallic or nonmetallic appearance depending on the element.

Atomic Structure and Properties

  • Atomic number: The number of protons in an atom's nucleus; determines an element's chemical properties.
  • Mass number: The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
  • Isotope: Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
  • Average atomic mass: The weighted average mass of all naturally occurring isotopes of an element.
  • Valence electrons: Electrons in the outermost electron shell of an atom, involved in chemical bonding.
  • Half-life: The time taken for half of a radioactive isotope to decay.

Chemical Bonding and Reactions

  • Fission: The splitting of a nucleus into two or more parts.
  • Chain reaction: A reaction where the products themselves promote the reaction.
  • Fusion: The joining of two nuclei to form a larger one.
  • Octet rule: Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outermost electron shell (eight electrons).
  • Ionic bond: Formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
  • Covalent bond: Formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Solutions and Mixtures

  • Solution: A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, where one substance (solute) dissolves in another (solvent).
  • Solute: The substance that is dissolved.
  • Solvent: The substance that dissolves the solute.
  • Electrolyte: A substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water.
  • Saturated/Unsaturated/Supersaturated Solutions: Solutions with varying concentrations of solutes.
  • Arrhenius Acid: Increases H⁺ ion concentration in solution
  • Arrhenius Base: Increases OH⁻ ion concentration in solution
  • Bronsted-Lowry Acid: A proton (H⁺) donor
  • Bronsted-Lowry Base: A proton (H⁺) acceptor
  • Amphoteric Substance: Can act as either an acid or a base.

Other Concepts

  • Molar mass: The mass of one mole of a substance.
  • Combustion reaction: A reaction that produces heat and light.
  • Decomposition reaction: A reaction where a substance breaks down into two or more substances.
  • Synthesis reaction: Two or more substances combine to form one.
  • Single replacement reaction: An element in a compound is replaced by another element.
  • Double replacement reaction: The ions of two compounds swap places to form two new compounds
  • Endothermic reaction: Absorbs heat
  • Exothermic Reaction: Releases heat
  • Gas Laws: Various laws governing gas behavior (Charles' Law, Avogadro's Law, Gay-Lussac's Law, Dalton's Law).

Other Chemical Concepts (Additional from pages)

  • Organic Compounds: Compounds containing carbon; examples include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids.
  • Enantiomers: Pairs of molecules with a mirror-image relationship.
  • Steroids: Four fused hydrocarbon rings.
  • Carbohydrates: Sugars and starches.
  • Amino Acids: Building blocks of proteins.
  • Proteins: Complex molecules made of amino acids, involved in various cellular functions.
  • Nucleic acids: DNA & RNA; store and transmit genetic information

Nomenclature and Calculations (Partial from pages)

  • Nomenclature: Naming chemical compounds.
  • Ion formation, Nomenclature: Methods for naming ions and ionic compounds.
  • Covalent Nomenclature: Naming covalent compounds.
  • Metric Conversions: Conversion of units (grams to kilograms, etc.).
  • Stoichiometry calculation: Using balanced chemical equations to determine quantitative relationships in chemical reactions.
  • Atomic Size: Across a period (left-to-right) generally decreases, down a group (top-to-bottom) increases.
  • Electronegativity: Across a period increases, down a group decreases.
  • Ionization Energy: Across a period increases, down a group decreases.

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