Chemistry Chapter on Formulas and Compositions
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What defines the ratio between the molecular formula and the empirical formula of a compound?

  • M compound/MEF = X (correct)
  • Empirical percentage
  • Chemical reactivity
  • Molecular weight distribution

Under what condition are the molecular and empirical formulas of a compound identical?

  • When they contain no atoms
  • When the compound is a simple ion
  • When they include at least one element
  • When dividing results in a whole number (correct)

Why can two compounds have the same percentage composition but different molecular masses?

  • They have different chemical bonds
  • They are made of different isotopes
  • They contain a different number of atoms of each element (correct)
  • They have variable temperature conditions

What does stoichiometry describe in chemical reactions?

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How are mole ratios utilized in gravimetric stoichiometry?

<p>To predict masses of reactants and products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents the lowest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound?

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How do the empirical and molecular formulas differ when they represent the same compound?

<p>The molecular formula is a multiple of the empirical formula. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do compounds with the same empirical formula always exhibit identical properties?

<p>No, they can have different physical and chemical properties. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Law of Definite Proportions, what can be said about the composition of a compound?

<p>It is always the same by mass, regardless of the source. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct formula for determining the percent of an element in a compound?

<p>% element = (mass element / total mass) x 100% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the limiting reagent in a chemical reaction?

<p>It determines the maximum amount of product that can be formed. (A), It is the reactant that is completely consumed after the reaction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating percentage yield?

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Which of the following is NOT a common factor affecting actual yield?

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What does actual yield refer to in a chemical reaction?

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In a chemical reaction, what is an excess reagent?

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What is the primary function of a mole in chemistry?

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What does Avogadro's Constant (Na) represent?

<p>The number of entities in one mole of a substance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the number of moles calculated from mass and molar mass?

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What does the Law of Definite Proportions state regarding elements in a compound?

<p>Elements in a compound are always in the same proportion by mass (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does percent composition represent in a compound?

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Flashcards

Percent element

The percentage of a specific element's mass within a compound.

Empirical Formula

Simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound.

Molecular Formula

Exact composition of a molecule in a compound.

Same empirical formula, different properties?

No. Compounds with the same empirical formula can have different properties.

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Law of Definite Proportions

Same compounds have same proportions by mass.

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Molecular vs. Empirical Formula

The molecular formula represents the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule, while the empirical formula shows the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in the molecule.

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Same Percentage Composition, Different Molecular Formula?

Yes, two compounds can have the same percentage composition but different molecular formulas. This happens because the proportion of elements is the same, but the actual number of atoms in each molecule is different.

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Gravimetric Stoichiometry

The study of the quantitative relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions, focusing on mass measurements.

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Mole Ratios

Ratios of the moles of different reactants and products in a balanced chemical equation.

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Predicting Mass Amounts

Using mole ratios from balanced chemical equations to calculate the masses of reactants or products involved in a reaction.

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Limiting Reagent

The reactant that gets completely consumed during a chemical reaction, thus controlling the amount of product formed.

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Excess Reagent

The reactant that has some left over after a chemical reaction. It is not fully consumed in the reaction.

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Theoretical Yield

The maximum amount of product that could be formed based on the stoichiometry of the chemical reaction.

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Actual Yield

The amount of product that is actually obtained in an experiment or industrial process.

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Percentage Yield

The ratio of the actual yield to the theoretical yield, expressed as a percentage. It tells us the efficiency of a reaction.

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What is a mole?

A mole (mol) is the unit used to measure the amount of a substance. It represents a specific number of particles, like atoms, molecules, or ions.

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What is Avogadro's Constant?

Avogadro's Constant (Na) defines the number of particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) in one mole of a substance. It's approximately 6.022 x 10^23 particles per mole.

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Moles, particles, and Avogadro's Constant

The number of moles (n) of a substance is directly related to the number of particles (# of particles) by Avogadro's constant (Na). n x Na = # of particles

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Atomic Mass = Molar Mass

The atomic mass of an element, expressed in atomic mass units (amu), is numerically equal to the molar mass of that element in grams per mole (g/mol).

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Moles, mass, and molar mass

The number of moles (n) of a substance can be calculated by dividing the mass (m) by the molar mass (M). n = m/M.

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Study Notes

Percentage Composition

  • Percentage composition is the percentage by mass of each element in a compound
  • Elements in a compound are always in the same proportions by mass, following the Law of Definite Proportions

Empirical Formulas

  • Empirical formula gives the lowest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound.
  • Example: H₂O, CH

Molecular Formulas

  • Molecular formula gives the exact composition of 1 molecule of a compound.
  • Example: C₂H₆, C₆H₁₂
  • Molecular formula = empirical formula when the subscripts are the lowest value

Comparing Compounds with the Same Empirical Formula

  • Compounds with the same empirical formula have the same percentage composition but different molecular masses because the number of atoms of each element is different in each compound.
  • Example: N₂O₄, N₂O and H₂O₂ have the same properties.
  • No compounds have different properties (because they are different compounds).

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