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What is the primary characteristic of an acid that distinguishes it from a base?
Which type of chemical reaction involves the simultaneous loss and gain of electrons?
What is the range of the pH scale?
What is the function of the arrow in a chemical equation?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a non-metal?
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What is the primary difference between a metal and a metalloid?
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Which of the following is an example of a decomposition reaction?
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What is the term for a substance that is neither acidic nor basic?
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What is the term for the substances on the left side of a chemical equation?
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Which of the following is an example of a metal?
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Study Notes
Acids and Bases
Acids:
- Definition: Substances that donate a proton (H+ ion) in a solution
- Characteristics:
- Turn blue litmus paper red
- Conduct electricity
- Have a pH below 7
- Examples: Hydrochloric acid (HCl), Sulphuric acid (H2SO4), Nitric acid (HNO3)
Bases:
- Definition: Substances that accept a proton (H+ ion) in a solution
- Characteristics:
- Turn red litmus paper blue
- Conduct electricity
- Have a pH above 7
- Examples: Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), Ammonia (NH3)
pH Scale:
- Range: 0-14
- pH 7: Neutral (neither acidic nor basic)
- pH < 7: Acidic
- pH > 7: Basic
Chemical Reactions
Types of Chemical Reactions:
- Combination Reaction: Two or more substances combine to form a new substance
- Decomposition Reaction: A single substance breaks down into two or more substances
- Displacement Reaction: One element displaces another element from a compound
- Oxidation-Reduction Reaction: Loss of electrons (oxidation) and gain of electrons (reduction) occur simultaneously
Chemical Equation:
- A representation of a chemical reaction using chemical formulas and symbols
- Reactants: Substances on the left side of the equation
- Products: Substances on the right side of the equation
- Arrow: Indicates the direction of the reaction
Metals and Non-Metals
Metals:
- Definition: Substances that are typically shiny, malleable, and good conductors of electricity
- Characteristics:
- High density
- High melting and boiling points
- Good conductors of electricity
- Examples: Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Aluminum (Al)
Non-Metals:
- Definition: Substances that are typically dull, brittle, and poor conductors of electricity
- Characteristics:
- Low density
- Low melting and boiling points
- Poor conductors of electricity
- Examples: Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O)
Metalloids:
- Definition: Substances that exhibit some properties of metals and some properties of non-metals
- Examples: Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), Arsenic (As)
Note: These notes are concise and focus on key facts and concepts, aiming to provide a clear and brief overview of the topics.
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Test your knowledge of chemistry fundamentals, including acids and bases, chemical reactions, and metals and non-metals. Review key concepts and characteristics of each topic.
