Chemistry Basics

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Which separation technique is most suitable for isolating salt from a salt water solution?

  • Evaporation (correct)
  • Chromatography
  • Filtration
  • Distillation

The empirical formula of a compound gives the actual number of atoms of each element present in a molecule.

False (B)

What type of chemical bond is formed by the sharing of electrons between two non-metal atoms?

covalent bond

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the reaction is called a ______.

<p>catalyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Oxidation = Loss of electrons Reduction = Gain of electrons Oxidizing Agent = Accepts electrons Reducing Agent = Donates electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the arrangement of elements in the modern periodic table?

<p>Elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Alkanes are unsaturated hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general formula for alkenes?

<p>CnH2n</p> Signup and view all the answers

The reaction between an acid and a base is called ______, which produces a salt and water.

<p>neutralization</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Le Chatelier's Principle, what happens to a system at equilibrium when the concentration of a reactant is increased?

<p>The equilibrium shifts to favor the forward reaction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Chemistry?

Matter and its properties, including composition, structure, and reactions.

What is an Element?

A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means; consists of only one type of atom.

What is an Atom?

The smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element.

What is an Ionic Bond?

Formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms, typically between a metal and a non-metal.

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What is Empirical Formula?

The simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a compound.

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What is Titration?

A technique used to determine the concentration of a solution by reacting it with a solution of known concentration.

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What are Groups (Periodic Table)?

Vertical columns in the periodic table with similar chemical properties due to the same number of valence electrons.

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What is the Reactivity Series?

A list of metals in order of their reactivity.

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What are Hydrocarbons?

Compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen.

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What is an Exothermic Reaction?

Releases heat to the surroundings; ΔH is negative.

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