Chemistry Basics Quiz

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What determines the atomic number of an atom?

Number of protons in the atom (correct)

Total mass of the atom's particles

Number of electrons in the electron cloud

Total number of neutrons in the atom

Which statement best describes an ion?

An atom that has gained or lost electrons (correct)

An atom with a different number of protons than neutrons

A pure substance made of only one type of atom

A combination of two or more elements that are chemically bonded

What is the primary function of the electron cloud?

To stabilize the nucleus of the atom

To contain the positively charged protons

To house the negatively charged electrons (correct)

To hold the mass of the atom

What is a cation?

A positively charged ion (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a compound?

A substance made of two or more elements chemically bonded (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes isotopes of the same element?

They have different numbers of neutrons (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of an element?

It consists only of one type of atom (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a mixture?

A combination of two or more substances not chemically bonded (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a solution is saturated?

No more solute can dissolve in the solvent. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which physical property describes how well light is reflected by a material?

Luster (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating density?

D = M/V (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

Copper (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does malleability refer to in physical properties?

The ability to be hammered into thin sheets. (C) Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature does ice melt?

0°C (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are physical properties important?

They allow for the identification of unknown substances. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which material has a high melting point?

Iron (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which principle reflects the idea that scientific knowledge remains foundational despite advances?

Scientific knowledge is durable (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following experiments provided evidence for the existence of a dense nucleus?

Gold foil experiment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a mixture?

Each substance retains its original properties. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which atomic model introduced the concept of quantized electron orbits?

Bohr's model (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do scientists avoid bias when developing atomic models?

By conducting rigorous experiments based on repeatable observations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What describes the evolutionary aspect of the atomic model?

It evolves dramatically reflecting self-correction. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best captures the collaborative nature of scientific discovery in the development of the atomic model?

Ideas were shared, debated, and refined by various scientists. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the understanding of the natural world through science?

It emphasizes understanding through systematic inquiry. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a homogeneous mixture from a heterogeneous mixture?

Homogeneous mixtures have components that are evenly distributed. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a solution, the substance that dissolves is known as the:

Solute (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a solution reaches its saturation point?

No more solute can be dissolved at that specific temperature. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does temperature generally affect the solubility of solids in liquids?

Solids generally become more soluble as temperature increases. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a supersaturated solution?

It contains more dissolved solute than the saturation point allows. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the y-axis of a solubility curve represent?

The amount of solute in grams that can dissolve in a specific amount of solvent. (D) Signup and view all the answers

At 20°C, if 25 grams of salt is added to 100 grams of water, what type of solution is formed?

Unsaturated (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would increasing pressure affect solubility?

For gas solutes in a liquid. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Atomic Structure

Atoms are the smallest units of matter, retaining element properties
Atoms contain protons, neutrons, and electrons
Protons carry a positive charge, located in the nucleus
Neutrons have no charge, located in the nucleus
Electrons carry a negative charge, located in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus

Subatomic Particles

Electrons orbit the nucleus in regions called orbitals
Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus
Protons and neutrons have a similar mass
Electrons have a much smaller mass compared to protons and neutrons

Charges and Locations

Protons: Positive charge, nucleus
Neutrons: Neutral charge, nucleus
Electrons: Negative charge, electron cloud

Key Concepts

Ions: Atoms that gain or lose electrons, acquiring a charge
Cation: Positively charged ion (lost electrons)
Anion: Negatively charged ion (gained electrons)
Isotopes: Atoms of the same element with differing neutron counts
Example isotopes: Carbon-12 and Carbon-14
Atomic Number: The number of protons in an atom, defining the element
Mass Number: The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom

Atoms, Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

Element: A pure substance with a single type of atom (e.g., Oxygen (O₂))
Compound: Two or more elements chemically bonded (e.g., Water (H₂O))
Mixture: Two or more substances not chemically bonded (e.g., Saltwater)
Pure substance: Element or compound
Matter: Pure substance or mixture

Homogeneous vs Heterogeneous Mixtures

Homogeneous Mixture: Components evenly distributed (e.g., Saltwater)
Heterogeneous Mixture: Components not evenly distributed (e.g., Salad)

Solutions

Solution: Homogeneous mixture where one substance dissolves in another
Solute: Substance that dissolves
Solvent: Substance that does the dissolving

Saturation and Solubility

Saturated solution: Cannot dissolve any more solute at a specific temperature
Unsaturated solution: Can dissolve more solute
Supersaturated solution: Contains more solute than a saturated solution
Solubility curve: Graph showing how much solute dissolves in a solvent at various temperatures

Physical Properties

Luster: How a material reflects light
Metallic luster = shiny, non-metallic luster = dull
Texture: Material's feel
Malleability: Ability to be hammered or rolled into sheets without breaking
Electrical conductivity: How well a material allows electricity to pass through it
Good conductors (e.g., Copper)
Poor conductors (e.g., Plastic)
Density: The mass per unit volume
Melting Point: Temperature where a solid changes to a liquid

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