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What does the pH scale measure?
In the periodic table, elements in the same group have what in common?
What is the primary purpose of balancing chemical equations?
Which type of reaction absorbs heat from its surroundings?
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What distinguishes alkanes from alkenes?
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Which of the following is a factor that affects the rate of a chemical reaction?
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What is meant by dynamic equilibrium in a chemical reaction?
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What happens according to Le Chatelier's Principle when a system at equilibrium is disturbed?
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What defines an element?
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What is the mass number of an atom?
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Which type of bond is formed by the transfer of electrons?
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Which of the following best describes a liquid state of matter?
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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?
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Which reaction type involves the formation of two products from a single reactant?
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What characterizes an acid in a chemical solution?
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Which of the following properties does plasma NOT have?
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Study Notes
Basic Concepts
- Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space.
- Elements: Pure substances that cannot be broken down (e.g., Hydrogen, Oxygen).
- Compounds: Substances formed from two or more elements chemically bonded (e.g., Water, H2O).
- Mixtures: Physical combinations of substances that retain their individual properties (e.g., Saltwater).
Atomic Structure
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Atoms: Basic units of matter, composed of:
- Protons: Positively charged particles in the nucleus.
- Neutrons: Neutral particles in the nucleus.
- Electrons: Negatively charged particles orbiting the nucleus.
- Atomic Number: Number of protons in an atom, defines the element.
- Mass Number: Total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic Bonds: Formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in charged ions (e.g., Sodium Chloride).
- Covalent Bonds: Formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms (e.g., Methane, CH4).
- Metallic Bonds: Bonds between metal atoms where electrons are shared freely.
Chemical Reactions
- Reactants: Substances that undergo a change during a chemical reaction.
- Products: New substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.
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Types of Reactions:
- Synthesis: A + B → AB
- Decomposition: AB → A + B
- Single Replacement: A + BC → AC + B
- Double Replacement: AB + CD → AD + CB
- Combustion: Hydrocarbon + O2 → CO2 + H2O
States of Matter
- Solid: Definite shape and volume, particles tightly packed.
- Liquid: Definite volume but shape of the container, particles close but mobile.
- Gas: No definite shape or volume, particles far apart and moving freely.
- Plasma: Ionized gas with free electrons and ions, conducts electricity.
Acids and Bases
- Acids: Substances that donate protons (H+) in solutions (e.g., HCl).
- Bases: Substances that accept protons or donate hydroxide ions (OH-) (e.g., NaOH).
- pH Scale: Measures acidity or basicity (0-14 scale; <7 acidic, =7 neutral, >7 basic).
The Periodic Table
- Groups/Families: Vertical columns, elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.
- Periods: Horizontal rows, properties change progressively across a period.
- Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids: Distinct categories based on properties.
Stoichiometry
- Mole: Unit of measurement for amount of substance (6.022 x 10^23 particles).
- Molar Mass: Mass of one mole of a substance (g/mol).
- Balancing Equations: Ensures conservation of mass; same number of each atom on both sides.
Thermochemistry
- Endothermic Reactions: Absorb heat from the surroundings.
- Exothermic Reactions: Release heat to the surroundings.
- Enthalpy (ΔH): Change in total heat content during a reaction.
Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons: Compounds made of hydrogen and carbon (e.g., Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes).
- Functional Groups: Specific groups of atoms that influence the properties of molecules (e.g., -OH in alcohols).
Inorganic Chemistry
- Coordination Compounds: Complexes formed by transition metals with ligands.
- Salts: Ionic compounds formed from the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base.
Chemical Kinetics
- Reaction Rate: Speed at which reactants are converted to products.
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Factors Affecting Rates:
- Concentration
- Temperature
- Surface area
- Catalysts
Chemical Equilibrium
- Dynamic Equilibrium: Occurs when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction.
- Le Chatelier's Principle: If a system at equilibrium is disturbed, it will shift to counteract the change.
Basic Concepts
- Matter consists of any material that has mass and occupies space.
- Elements are pure substances that cannot be chemically broken down, such as hydrogen and oxygen.
- Compounds are formed when two or more different elements bond chemically, like water (H2O).
- Mixtures are physical combinations of two or more substances that retain their individual properties, for instance, saltwater.
Atomic Structure
- Atoms are the fundamental units of matter comprising protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Protons carry a positive charge and are located in the nucleus, while neutrons have no charge and are also in the nucleus.
- Electrons are negatively charged and orbit around the nucleus.
- The atomic number defines an element and indicates the number of protons present in an atom.
- Mass number is the total count of protons and neutrons within the nucleus of an atom.
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic bonds result from the transfer of electrons between atoms, creating charged ions (e.g., sodium chloride).
- Covalent bonds occur when atoms share electrons (e.g., methane, CH4).
- Metallic bonds are formed when metal atoms share electrons freely among themselves.
Chemical Reactions
- Reactants are the starting substances in a chemical reaction that transform into products.
- Products are the new substances produced after a chemical reaction.
- Types of reactions include:
- Synthesis: A + B → AB
- Decomposition: AB → A + B
- Single Replacement: A + BC → AC + B
- Double Replacement: AB + CD → AD + CB
- Combustion: Hydrocarbon + O2 → CO2 + H2O
States of Matter
- Solids have a definite shape and volume with tightly packed particles.
- Liquids maintain a definite volume but take the shape of their container; particles are close yet mobile.
- Gases lack a definite shape or volume, with particles spaced far apart and moving freely.
- Plasma is a state of matter composed of ionized gas with free electrons and ions, which can conduct electricity.
Acids and Bases
- Acids are substances that donate protons (H+) in solutions, such as hydrochloric acid (HCl).
- Bases accept protons or donate hydroxide ions (OH-), exemplified by sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
- The pH scale quantifies acidity and basicity on a range from 0 to 14, with values below 7 indicating acidity and 7 being neutral.
The Periodic Table
- Groups or families are vertical columns in the periodic table, where elements share similar chemical properties.
- Periods are horizontal rows, and properties of elements vary progressively across each row.
- Elements are categorized into metals, nonmetals, and metalloids based on their characteristics.
Stoichiometry
- A mole is the standard unit for measuring the amount of a substance, equal to 6.022 x 10^23 particles.
- Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance expressed in grams per mole (g/mol).
- Balancing chemical equations is crucial for maintaining the conservation of mass, ensuring an equal number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.
Thermochemistry
- Endothermic reactions absorb heat from their surroundings.
- Exothermic reactions release heat into their surroundings.
- Enthalpy (ΔH) represents the change in total heat content that occurs during a chemical reaction.
Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons are molecules consisting solely of hydrogen and carbon, classified into alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
- Functional groups are specific clusters of atoms within molecules that significantly alter their properties and reactivity (e.g., hydroxyl group -OH in alcohols).
Inorganic Chemistry
- Coordination compounds are formed by the bonding of transition metals with ligands, creating complex structures.
- Salts are ionic compounds produced from the neutralization reaction of acids and bases.
Chemical Kinetics
- The reaction rate defines how quickly reactants convert into products.
- Factors that influence reaction rates include concentration, temperature, surface area, and the presence of catalysts.
Chemical Equilibrium
- Dynamic equilibrium occurs when the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.
- Le Chatelier's Principle states that a system at equilibrium will adjust to counteract any disturbances applied to it.
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