Chemistry Chapter: Elements and Compounds

Study Notes

Properties of Elements

Definition: Pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
Characteristics:
- Made of only one type of atom.
- Have distinct physical and chemical properties.
- Can exist in different states: solid, liquid, gas.
- Examples: Oxygen (O), Gold (Au), Iron (Fe).

Types of Compounds

Definition: Substances formed when two or more elements chemically combine.
Types:
- Ionic Compounds: Formed by the transfer of electrons (e.g., NaCl).
- Covalent Compounds: Formed by sharing electrons (e.g., H₂O).
- Metallic Compounds: Consist of metal atoms bonded by a "sea" of electrons (e.g., alloys).
Properties:
- Have unique properties different from constituent elements.
- Can be solids, liquids, or gases.

Classification of Mixtures

Definition: Combinations of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.
Types:
- Homogeneous Mixtures: Uniform composition; components are indistinguishable (e.g., saltwater).
- Heterogeneous Mixtures: Non-uniform composition; components are distinguishable (e.g., salad, sand and iron filings).

Chemical Bonding

Definition: The force that holds atoms together in compounds.
Types of Bonds:
- Ionic Bonding: Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
- Covalent Bonding: Sharing of electrons between atoms.
- Metallic Bonding: Attraction between metal ions and delocalized electrons.

Separation Techniques

Purpose: To separate components of mixtures based on physical properties.
Common Techniques:
- Filtration: Separates solids from liquids using a porous barrier.
- Distillation: Separates liquids based on boiling points.
- Chromatography: Separates components based on movement through a medium.
- Evaporation: Removes a liquid from a solution to leave behind solids.

Types of Mixture on Basis of State

Solid Mixtures: Components are usually in solid form (e.g., alloys like bronze).
Liquid Mixtures: Components are liquids (e.g., oil and water).
Gaseous Mixtures: Components are gases (e.g., air, which is a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases).

Properties of Elements

Pure substances that cannot be decomposed into simpler forms.
Composed of a single type of atom, showcasing unique physical and chemical traits.
Exist in three states: solid, liquid, and gas.
Examples include Oxygen (O), Gold (Au), and Iron (Fe).

Types of Compounds

Formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.
Ionic Compounds: Created by the transfer of electrons; common example is Sodium Chloride (NaCl).
Covalent Compounds: Formed through the sharing of electrons; water (H₂O) is a notable example.
Metallic Compounds: Comprised of metal atoms connected by a network of delocalized electrons; examples include various alloys.
Possess distinct properties that differ from the elements that compose them.
Can exist in solid, liquid, or gaseous forms.

Classification of Mixtures

Combinations of two or more substances that maintain their individual properties.
Homogeneous Mixtures: Have a uniform composition where components are indistinguishable, such as saltwater.
Heterogeneous Mixtures: Display non-uniform composition with distinguishable components, like salads or mixtures of sand and iron filings.

Chemical Bonding

The underlying force that keeps atoms together in compounds.
Ionic Bonding: Involves electrostatic attractions between charged ions.
Covalent Bonding: Characterized by the sharing of electrons among atoms.
Metallic Bonding: Occurs due to the attraction between positively charged metal ions and delocalized electrons, providing conductivity.

Separation Techniques

Used to isolate components of mixtures based on physical characteristics.
Filtration: Effective for separating solids from liquids with a porous barrier.
Distillation: Separates liquids according to their boiling points.
Chromatography: Utilizes differing movement rates through a medium to separate components.
Evaporation: Removes liquids from solutions, leaving solid residues behind.

Types of Mixtures on Basis of State

Solid Mixtures: Composed primarily of solid components, exemplified by alloys like bronze.
Liquid Mixtures: Involve liquid components, such as oil mixed with water.
Gaseous Mixtures: Consist of gases, with air as a prime example, containing nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases.

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