Chemistry: Atomic Theory and Structure

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Which of the following is true about the liquid state of matter?

Liquids have a fixed shape and volume.

Liquids do not exhibit movement of their particles.

The volume of a liquid is constant due to particle attraction. (correct)

Liquids have a definite shape and variable volume.

What is the atomic mass of Carbon-14?

16 amu

10 amu

12 amu

14 amu (correct)

What occurs when the rate of evaporation equals the rate of condensation in a closed container?

Saturation

Boiling

Dynamic equilibrium (correct)

Superheating

What phenomenon is observed when surface particles of a liquid gain sufficient kinetic energy?

Evaporation Signup and view all the answers

What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

100 °C Signup and view all the answers

How is the boiling point of a liquid influenced by its environment?

It varies based on surrounding environmental pressure. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the pressure exerted by vapor in equilibrium with its liquid in a closed container?

Vapor pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the freezing point is correct?

It is the same temperature as the melting point for a substance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Dalton's assertion that all atoms of an element are identical?

It means the properties of an element are uniform across all its atoms. Signup and view all the answers

How do isotopes of the same element differ from one another?

They have different numbers of neutrons. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the atomic structure is correct?

Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What defines the mass number of an element?

The number of protons and neutrons combined. Signup and view all the answers

In a neutral atom of an element, the charges of protons and electrons are:

Equal, resulting in a neutral charge. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to atoms during a chemical reaction according to Dalton's atomic theory?

They rearrange to form new compounds. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding atomic isotopes is accurate?

Isotopes can differ in mass number while retaining the same atomic number. Signup and view all the answers

What do the protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom primarily contribute to?

The overall mass of the atom. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dalton's Atomic Theory

Matter is composed of atoms, which are the indivisible building blocks
All atoms of a specific element are identical in terms of mass and properties.
Atoms of different elements vary in size and mass.
Compounds form through different whole-number combinations of atoms.
Chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of atoms.

Atomic Structure

The atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains all the chemical properties of an element.
Atoms combine to form molecules, leading to the formation of solids, gases, or liquids.
Atoms consist of three basic particles: protons, electrons, and neutrons.
The nucleus of the atom contains protons (positively charged) and neutrons (no charge).
The arrangement and number of these particles determine an atom's properties.

Atomic Number

Neutral atoms of an element have an equal number of protons and electrons.
The number of neutrons can vary, resulting in isotopes—atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
For example, iron (Fe) can exist in its neutral state.

Mass Number

An element's mass number (A) is the sum of protons and neutrons.
Protons and neutrons weigh approximately one atomic mass unit (amu).
Isotopes of the same element have the same atomic number but different mass numbers.

Isotopes

Isotopes are different forms of an element with the same number of protons but varying numbers of neutrons.
Some elements, such as carbon, potassium, and uranium, have multiple naturally occurring isotopes.
Isotopes are identified by their element and the sum of protons and neutrons.
For example, carbon-12 (12C) has six protons, six neutrons, and six electrons, resulting in a mass number of 12 amu.
Carbon-14 (14C) has six protons, eight neutrons, and six electrons, resulting in a mass number of 14 amu.

Liquids

The liquid state of matter is an intermediate phase between solid and gas.
Attraction between liquid particles keeps the volume constant.
The movement of particles allows liquids to change shape.

Evaporation

Evaporation is a surface phenomenon where molecules near the liquid's surface escape into the surroundings as vapor.
Particles in a liquid are in constant motion, colliding with each other and the container walls.
Evaporation occurs when surface particles gain enough kinetic energy to escape the system.
As faster particles escape, the remaining particles have lower average kinetic energy, leading to a cooling effect known as evaporative cooling.

Vapor Pressure

When a liquid evaporates within a closed container, particles cannot escape the system.
Some evaporated particles eventually come into contact with the remaining liquid, losing energy and condensing back into the liquid.
When evaporation and condensation rates are equal, there is no net decrease in the liquid.
The pressure exerted by the vapor/liquid equilibrium in a closed container is called vapor pressure.
Increasing the temperature of the closed system increases vapor pressure.

Boiling Point

The boiling point of a substance is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the surrounding pressure, causing the liquid to change into vapor.
The boiling point of a liquid varies depending on the surrounding environmental pressure.
For example, water boils at 100 °C at sea level but at 93.4 °C at 1,905 meters altitude.
Different liquids boil at different temperatures for a given pressure.
Boiling involves molecules escaping from anywhere in the liquid, leading to the formation of vapor bubbles.

Freezing Point

The temperature at which a liquid transforms into a solid.
The freezing point of a liquid's form is the same as the melting point of its solid form.
For example, the freezing point of water is 0 °C.

Surface Tension

Surface tension is the tendency of liquid surfaces to shrink, minimizing their surface area.
Surface tension results from cohesive forces between liquid molecules.
Water has a high surface tension due to hydrogen bonding between molecules.

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