Chemistry Basics Quiz

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What is the atomic number of an element?

The number of protons in the nucleus (correct)

The number of electrons surrounding the nucleus

The number of neutrons in the atom

The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus

Which statement about the mass number is true?

It is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus (correct)

It represents the weight of the atom in kilograms

It is the atomic number plus the number of electrons

It is equal to the number of protons only

What distinguishes isotopes of the same element?

They have different atomic numbers

They have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons (correct)

They have different chemical symbols

They have differing numbers of electrons

Which of the following elements has the chemical symbol 'Au'?

Gold Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the periodic table, how are elements organized?

By their atomic numbers Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly represents the chemical symbol for Calcium?

Ca Signup and view all the answers

What is the mass of a neutron in atomic mass units (amu)?

1.0086 amu Signup and view all the answers

What does the chemical symbol 'Na' represent?

Sodium Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct conversion of 40 °C into Kelvin?

313.15 K Signup and view all the answers

Which temperature scale does not have negative values?

Kelvin Signup and view all the answers

What is the derived unit for speed in SI units?

m/s Signup and view all the answers

Which formula correctly converts Celsius to Fahrenheit?

$°F = (°C imes 1.8) + 32$ Signup and view all the answers

What unit is commonly used to express density in liquids?

g/ml Signup and view all the answers

If a substance has a high density, what could be inferred about its mass in relation to its volume?

It has a large mass for a small volume. Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent temperature in Fahrenheit for 40 °C?

104 °F Signup and view all the answers

Which prefix corresponds to a factor of 10^3 in the SI unit system?

Kilo Signup and view all the answers

What defines isotopes of the same element?

They have the same number of protons but different mass numbers. Signup and view all the answers

In the notation Ne-20, what does the number 20 represent?

The mass number of Neon. Signup and view all the answers

If an atom has a mass number of 52 and an atomic number of 24, how many neutrons does it contain?

28 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the periodic law?

Properties of elements recur periodically when arranged by atomic number. Signup and view all the answers

Which isotope of Neon has the highest natural abundance?

Ne-20 Signup and view all the answers

If an atom is neutral and has 24 protons, how many electrons does it have?

24 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding protons and neutrons is correct?

The number of protons dictates the element's chemical identity. Signup and view all the answers

How many protons and neutrons does the isotope Ne-22 contain?

10 protons and 12 neutrons Signup and view all the answers

Which type of element is characterized by being a good conductor of heat and electricity and typically loses electrons during reactions?

Metals Signup and view all the answers

Which group in the periodic table contains elements that are highly reactive?

Group 1A Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of an anion, and how is it formed?

Negative, formed by gaining electrons Signup and view all the answers

Which group contains non-metals that are mostly unreactive and chemically stable at room temperature?

Group 8A Signup and view all the answers

In the modern periodic table, what are the horizontal rows called?

Periods Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of a magnesium ion?

2+ Signup and view all the answers

How many electrons does a sulfur ion with a charge of 2- have?

18 Signup and view all the answers

Why are sodium ions (Na+) considered stable?

They have a full outer electron shell. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to determine the number of electrons in an ion?

Number of electrons = Number of protons - Charge Signup and view all the answers

What happens to metals in terms of electron behavior?

They lose electrons to form cations. Signup and view all the answers

How do you find the empirical formula from a pseudo formula?

Divide each subscript by the smallest number of moles. Signup and view all the answers

What is required to determine the molecular formula of a compound?

The empirical formula and molar mass. Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of multiplying the empirical formula by a factor 'n'?

It results in the complete molecular formula. Signup and view all the answers

What do chemical equations primarily provide information about?

The relative numbers of reactant and product molecules. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an empirical formula?

It shows the smallest whole number ratio of elements. Signup and view all the answers

How is the molar mass related to the molecular formula?

It is used to check the agreement with the calculated formula. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by a balanced chemical equation?

All atoms involved in the reaction are retained in products. Signup and view all the answers

When converting grams to a pseudo formula, what is the first calculation step?

Calculate the moles of each element. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CHEM 101 - Book Information

Textbook title: Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
Publisher: Pearson

CHEM 101 - Syllabus Information

Chapter 1: Matter, Measurement, and Problem Solving
Chapter 2: Atoms and Elements
Chapter 3: Molecules, Compounds & Chemical Equation

Chapter 1 Details

1.1 Atoms and Molecules
1.2 The Scientific Approach to Knowledge
1.3 The Classification of Matter
1.4 Physical and Chemical Changes and Physical and Chemical properties
1.5 Energy: A Fundamental Part of Physical and Chemical Change
1.6 The Unit of Measurement
1.7 The Reliability of a Measurement
1.8 Solving Chemical Problems

Matter and Chemistry

Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space.
Chemistry: The science that helps to understand the behavior of matter by studying the behavior of atoms and molecules.

Atoms and Molecules

Atoms: Tiny particles that compose matter.
Molecules: Two or more atoms joined together by chemical bonds.

Scientific Method

Systematic approach to research.
Observation
Representation
Interpretation
Hypothesis: A tentative explanation for a set of observations.
Theory (model): A set of tested hypotheses that provides an overall explanation of a natural phenomenon.

Observations

Qualitative observations: Describing how a process happens.
Quantitative observations: Measuring something about a process.
Scientific models:
- Law: Summarizes what happens.
- Hypothesis: A possible explanation for an observation.
- Theory (model): An attempt to explain why something happens and a set of tested hypotheses.

Classification of Matter

3 states of matter:
- Solid: Particles are packed closely together and fixed in position (fixed volume & shape).
- Liquid: Particles are closely packed but have some ability to move around (fixed volume & indefinite shape).
- Gas: Particles have complete freedom from each other (no fixed volume or shape) and are compressible.
Classification of solids:
- Crystalline solids: Particles arranged in an orderly geometric pattern (salt, sugar, diamond).
- Amorphous solids: Particles randomly distributed (plastic, glass, charcoal).
Classify matter by composition:
- Pure substances:
  - Element: Cannot be separated into simpler substances (helium).
  - Compound: Composed of two or more elements chemically combined (pure water).
- Mixtures:
  - Heterogeneous: Composition is not uniform throughout (wet sand).
  - Homogeneous: Composition is uniform throughout (tea with sugar).

Changes in Matter

Physical Change: Alters the state or appearance of matter without altering its composition (boiling water).
Chemical Change: Alters the composition of matter, rearranging atoms into new molecules (burning natural gas).
Common Physical Changes: Evaporating/condensing, melting/freezing, subliming, dissolving.
Common Chemical Changes: Rusting of metal, burning.

Properties of Matter

Physical Properties: Characteristics of matter that can be changed without changing its composition (color, smell, attraction to magnets, density).
Chemical Properties: Characteristics that determine how the composition of matter changes (flammability, acidity, toxicity, reactivity with chemicals).

Energy

Capacity to do work (action of a force through a distance).
All matter possesses energy.
Physical and chemical changes usually come with energy changes.
Example:
- Water evaporation (physical change): Absorbs energy.
- Burning natural gas (chemical change): Releases energy.

Conversion of Energy

Energy can be converted from one form to another.
Energy is neither created nor destroyed. (Conservation of Energy)

Units of Measurement

Measurement is a quantitative observation.
Measurements have a number and a unit (standard quantities).
Most common unit systems:
- English system (USA)
- Metric system (rest of the world)
SI units: - Standard units used by scientists - Includes: Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Second (s), Kelvin (K), Mole (mol), Ampere (A)

Measure of Temperature

Common temperature scales: Fahrenheit (°F), Celsius (°C), Kelvin (K)
0 K = Absolute zero

Converting between Temperature Scales

Formulas for converting between Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin scales.

Prefix Multipliers in SI Units

Used for expressing very large or very small quantities in a compact manner
Includes: tera-, giga-, mega-, kilo-, deci-, centi-, milli-, micro-, nano-, pico-

Derived Units

Derived units are combinations of other units.
Speed (distance/time), volume (length × width × height), density (mass/volume).

Density

Density of a substance is the ratio of its mass to its volume (mass/volume)
Density is affected by temperature

Reliability of a Measurement

Last digit of a measurement is estimated (uncertain).
All other digits are certain.
Uncertainty is assumed to be ±1

Measurement & Significant Figures

For instruments with a scale, the last digit is determined by estimating between the marks.
Number of digits reported in a measurement depends on the measuring device.
Scientific notation is used to express very large or very small quantities.

Scientific Notation

Positive exponents mean multiplying by 10 n times.
Negative exponents mean dividing by 10 n times.

Significant Figures in Calculation

Multiplication or division: Result has the same number of significant figures as the number with the fewest number of significant figures.
Addition or subtraction: Result has the same number of decimal places as the number with the fewest number of decimal places.
Combined calculations (x or + with + or -): Parentheses and intermediate answer must be calculated first to avoid rounding errors and the final answer should be written to correct number of significant figures

Solving Chemical Problems

Always write every number with its associated unit.
Include units in calculations.
Type of chemical problems:
- Unit conversions
- Dimensional analysis
- Conversion factor (converting_from) / (given_unit) = (find_unit) / (converting_to)

Converting from One Unit to Another

Using units as a guide to problem solving, called dimensional analysis.
Conversion factor: A fractional quantity with the unit to be converted to from the bottom.

Calculating Moles

Moles are a measure of the amount of substance, containing 6.022 x 10²³ particles (atoms or compounds).
Molar Conversions: (Mass) × (1 mol/molar mass)= (moles).
Avogadro's number = 6.022 × 1023

Mass and Amount (moles)

Molar mass is the mass in grams of 1 mole of atoms.
Mole relationships between and numbers of atoms.

Empirical Formula

Simplest, whole-number ratio of the atoms (of elements) in a substance.
Determination from experimental data using percentages or masses of elements.
Calculate moles of each element and divide by the smallest number of moles.
Multiply all to give integer subscripts.

Molecular Formulas

Molecular formulas are multiples of the empirical formula
Calculation using the molar mass of the compound and the empirical formula .

Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations

Reactions involve chemical changes in matter resulting in new substances involving rearrangement and exchange of atoms resulting in new molecules.
Elements are not changed during a reaction.

Symbols Used in Equations

(g)= Gas;(l)= Liquid;(s)= Solid; (aq)= Aqueous - dissolved in water.
Energy is indicated above the arrow in a reaction equation
- ∆= heat; hv = light; shock = mechanical; elec= electrical

Combustion of Methane

Methane burns with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

Homework

Exercises are given for each chapter. Corresponding page numbers are provided.

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