Chemistry Chapter on Matter and Properties

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Which of the following is NOT a physical property of matter?

  • Melting Point
  • Combustibility (correct)
  • Color
  • Density

A chemical change results in the formation of a new substance.

True (A)

If a glowing splint is placed into a test tube, and it relights, what gas is likely present?

oxygen

The number of protons in an atom is known as the ______ number.

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Match the following subatomic particles with their charge:

<p>Proton = +1 Electron = -1 Neutron = 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sign of a chemical change?

<p>Precipitate formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons but varying numbers of electrons.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to particle theory, how does the movement of particles change with increased temperature?

<p>speed increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pH ranges is best suited for growing beans?

<p>7-10 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A high concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) indicates a strong acid.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical formula for the main product of the reaction between sulfur trioxide gas and water?

<p>H2SO4</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ability of a substance to resist pH changes is known as its ______ capacity.

<p>buffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sources of nitrogen oxides with their percentages in Canada:

<p>Road transportation = 22% Non-road transportation = 29% Industry = 36% Power generation = 10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a direct impact of acid rain on forests?

<p>stronger trees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Limestone in soil and lakes decreases the buffering capacity to resist pH changes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one measure that can be taken to clean up acid rain?

<p>Lowering sulfur fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do coefficients in a chemical equation represent?

<p>The number of molecules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When balancing a chemical equation, you can change the subscripts on the formulas to balance atoms.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a skeletal equation?

<p>An unbalanced chemical reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a _________ reaction, two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

<p>synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reaction types with their general patterns:

<p>Synthesis Reaction = A + B -&gt; AB Decomposition Reaction = AB -&gt; A + B Single Displacement Reaction = AB + C -&gt; CB + A Double Displacement Reaction = Two compounds swap partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a decomposition reaction?

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What are the products of the reaction between acetic acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate?

<p>water, carbon dioxide, and sodium acetate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In single displacement reactions, metals can only displace other metals, and non-metals can only displace other non-metals.

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Acids are generally poor conductors of electricity due to the lack of ions in their solutions.

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What law must be obeyed when balancing a chemical equation?

<p>The Law of Conservation of Mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the acid with the formula H2S(aq)?

<p>hydrosulfuric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

A chemical that changes color when placed in an acidic or basic solution is called an acid-base ______.

<p>indicator</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the s'mores analogy , cookies, chocolate and marshmallows are all _________

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What does the following word equation represent? Magnesium hydroxide + lithium chloride -> lithium hydroxide + magnesium chloride

<p>A double displacement reaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following acids with their correct names:

<p>HClO3(aq) = chloric acid HBr(aq) = hydrobromic acid H2CO3(aq) = carbonic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is characteristic of a base?

<p>contains hydroxide or carbonate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2, dissolves in water and produces two hydroxide ions.

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What does pH measure?

<p>the potential of hydrogen or the concentration of H+ ions in a solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

A neutral solution has a pH of ______.

<p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the concentration of H+ ions when a base is added to water?

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What is the charge of the chromium ion in CrS3?

<p>+6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Zinc (Zn) is a transition metal.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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What does the mass number of an atom represent?

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What is the name of the polyatomic ion CO3^2-?

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In a Bohr-Rutherford model, the first orbital can hold a maximum of 8 electrons.

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The polyatomic ion ammonium, has the formula ____.

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What is the correct chemical formula for Calcium Nitrate?

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What is the name given to electrons located in the outermost orbital of an atom?

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Atoms react to achieve a full ______ orbital.

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What type of bond is formed in molecular compounds?

<p>covalent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following group names with their corresponding group numbers:

<p>Alkali Metals = 1 Alkaline Earth Metals = 2 Halogens = 17 Noble Gases = 18</p> Signup and view all the answers

Molecular compounds are always soluble in water.

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What type of charge does an ion have when an atom loses electrons?

<p>Positive charge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the prefix with the corresponding number of atoms

<p>mono = 1 di = 2 tri = 3 tetra = 4 penta = 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anions are typically formed by metals.

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What is the name for the molecular compound N2O5?

<p>dinitrogen pentoxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to an atom that has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net charge?

<p>ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct chemical formula for sulfur hexafluoride?

<p>SF6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In naming anions, keep the stem of the element name and add an "____" ending, followed by the word ion.

<p>ide</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a chemical reaction, the substances that are present at the start are called ___________.

<p>reactants</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of ionic compounds?

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What does the symbol (aq) represent in a chemical equation?

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In a chemical equation, the mass of the reactants is not always equal to the mass of the products.

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Ionic compounds typically do not dissolve in water.

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What is the difference between a skeletal chemical equation and a balanced chemical equation?

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What is the name for compounds that break down into ions when dissolved in water, allowing them to conduct electricity?

<p>electrolytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

The overall charge on an ionic compound must equal to ______

<p>zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Roman numeral indicate when naming an ionic compound containing a transition metal?

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What is the name of the ionic compound with the formula $CrF_2$?

<p>Chromium (II) Fluoride</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a double displacement reaction, what is the general pattern of reactants and products?

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Combustion is a rapid reaction with nitrogen to produce a nitride and energy.

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A hydrocarbon that reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water is undergoing ______ combustion.

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What is the main difference between complete and incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons?

<p>Complete combustion produces only carbon dioxide and water, while incomplete combustion can also produce carbon monoxide, soot and other byproducts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a product of incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons?

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Corrosion specifically refers to the breakdown of iron-containing metals.

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Which of the following is the reddish-brown, flaky corrosion product of iron?

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Name at least two factors that can speed up the corrosion of iron.

<p>The presence of electrolytes (such as salts) and acidity can both speed up the corrosion of iron.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Covering steel with zinc to prevent corrosion is known as ______.

<p>galvanizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of preventing corrosion?

<p>Increasing acidity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reaction types with their defining characteristic:

<p>Synthesis = One product is formed Decomposition = One reactant is present Single displacement = Compound plus element as reactant Double displacement = Two compounds are reactants</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ion is released when acids dissolve in water?

<p>H+ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acids react with most metals to produce oxygen gas.

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What gas is produced when acids react with carbonates?

<p>Acids that react with carbonates will produce carbon dioxide gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

An H+ ion is essentially a(n) ______.

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Flashcards

Particle Theory

All matter consists of tiny, moving particles that behave differently based on temperature and attraction.

Pure Substance

A type of matter with a uniform and definite composition, which can be an element or a compound.

Mixture

A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties, categorized as heterogeneous or homogeneous.

Physical Properties

Characteristics of a substance that can be observed without changing its identity, such as color, temperature, and state.

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Chemical Properties

Behavior of a substance as it undergoes chemical reactions, including reactions with acids and combustibility.

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Chemical Change

A process where one or more substances are transformed into new substances; identifiable by signs such as color change or gas production.

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Proton

A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom; defines the element's atomic number.

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Isotopes

Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons, leading to different atomic masses.

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pH scale

Measures acidity (0) to basicity (14) of a solution.

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SO2 to H2SO4

SO2 reacts to form sulfuric acid in clouds.

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Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Pollutants from combustion, mainly from vehicles and industry.

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Buffer capacity

Ability of soil and water to resist changes in pH.

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Acid rain impacts

Acid rain alters soil pH, affects plants and water systems.

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Economic impact of acid rain

Raising costs in farming, fishing, and infrastructure.

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Sulfur scrubbers

Devices to reduce sulfur emissions from industries.

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Clearing environmental laws

Regulations to lower emissions and improve air quality.

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Coefficients in Equations

Numbers in front of chemicals showing how many particles are needed for the reaction.

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Balancing Chemical Equations

Adding coefficients to ensure the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.

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Skeletal Equation

A representation of an unbalanced chemical reaction.

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Balanced Equation

A chemical equation with coefficients that obey the law of conservation of mass.

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Synthesis Reaction

A reaction where two or more reactants combine to form one product.

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Decomposition Reaction

A reaction where one complex molecule breaks down into simpler products.

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Single Displacement Reaction

A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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Double Displacement Reaction

A reaction where two compounds exchange components.

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Law of Conservation of Mass

Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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Polyatomic Ions

Ions made of multiple atoms that can be treated as one unit in reactions.

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CrS3

Chromium (VI) Sulfide, a compound with chromium in +6 oxidation state.

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Transition Metals

Metals that can form variable oxidation states, unlike some metals like zinc.

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Carbonate Ion

A common polyatomic ion with the formula CO3^2-.

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Cation vs Anion

Cation is a positively charged ion; anion is negatively charged.

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Naming Polyatomic Ions

Naming follows specific patterns, often reflecting their composition and charge.

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Diatomic Molecule

A molecule consisting of two atoms of the same element bonded together.

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Molecular Compounds

Compounds formed between two or more non-metals through covalent bonds.

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Ionic vs Molecular Properties

Ionic compounds have high melting points, are crystalline; molecular compounds are low melting, often not soluble.

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Prefixes in Molecular Naming

Prefixes indicate the number of atoms, like mono-, di-, or tri-.

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Chemical Reaction

A process where reactants convert to products, showing change.

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Word Equation

Descriptive expression of a chemical reaction using names, arrows, and plus signs.

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Skeletal Chemical Equation

A simple representation showing reactants and products with their formulas but unbalanced.

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Complete Combustion

Combustion of a hydrocarbon with a sufficient oxygen supply, producing CO2 and H2O.

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Incomplete Combustion

Combustion that occurs when there's limited oxygen, producing CO, soot, and other products.

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Corrosion

The breakdown of metals due to reactions with environmental chemicals.

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Rusting

Specific corrosion of iron, resulting in reddish-brown flaky substance.

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Hydrocarbon

A compound primarily made of hydrogen and carbon, often combustible.

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Acids

Substances that release H+ ions in water, giving them their acidic properties.

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Properties of Acids

Acids typically taste sour and react with metals to release hydrogen gas.

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Galvanizing

Coating steel with zinc to prevent corrosion, as zinc corrode first.

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Combustion of Hydrogen

Reaction of hydrogen with oxygen, producing water and energy, a synthesis reaction.

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Pollution from Soot

Soot is a byproduct of incomplete combustion, causing pollution and waste of energy.

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Energy Production from Water

Hydrogen can be produced from water, offering a clean energy source.

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Reaction with Carbonates

Acids react with carbonates to release CO2 gas.

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Protective Coatings

Layer applied to metals to prevent corrosion, such as paint or plastic.

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Mass Number

The total count of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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Nuclear Notation

A shorthand way to represent isotopes using the form X-A, where X is the element and A is the mass number.

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Valence Electrons

Electrons located in the outermost orbital of an atom that participate in chemical reactions.

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Octet Rule

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full valence orbital, typically 8 electrons.

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Cation

A positively charged ion, formed by losing electrons.

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Anion

A negatively charged ion, formed by gaining electrons.

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Ionic Compound

A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between cations and anions, often involving metals and nonmetals.

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Electrolytes

Compounds that dissociate into ions in solution and conduct electricity.

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Criss-Cross Method

A technique to derive the formula of ionic compounds by crossing charges to find subscripts.

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Zero-Sum Rule

The principle that the total charge of an ionic compound must equal zero.

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Naming Cations

To name cations, keep the element name and add 'ion'.

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Naming Anions

To name anions, modify the element name by adding 'ide' + 'ion'.

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Naming Transition Metal Compounds

Name including the metal, anion, and the charge of the cation as a Roman numeral.

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Lewis Diagram

A diagram representing an atom's valence electrons as dots around the atomic symbol.

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Acetic Acid Reaction

Vinegar reacts with baking soda producing water, carbon dioxide, and sodium acetate.

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Electrical Conductivity of Acids

Acids produce ions in water, making them good electrical conductors.

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Naming Binary Acids

Binary acids are named using 'hydro' followed by the non-metal stem and 'ic acid'.

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Example of Binary Acid

HCl is named hydrochloric acid.

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Oxyacids

Oxyacids consist of H and a polyatomic ion containing oxygen and are named without 'hydro'.

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Example of Oxyacid

HNO3 is known as nitric acid.

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Properties of Bases

Bases contain hydroxide (OH-) or carbonate (CO3^2-) ions and are bitter and conductive in water.

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H+ Ions

H+ ions are protons that determine the acidity of a solution.

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Neutral Water

Water is neutral as it has equal concentrations of H+ and OH- ions.

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Study Notes

Particle Theory

  • All matter is composed of tiny particles.
  • Particles are constantly moving.
  • Particle movement increases with temperature.
  • Particles attract each other.
  • Each pure substance has unique particles.

Matter

  • Two categories: pure substances and mixtures.
  • Pure substances include elements and compounds.
  • Mixtures include heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures.

Physical Properties

  • Clarity
  • Temperature
  • Density
  • Malleability
  • Luster
  • Ductility
  • Color
  • Conductivity
  • State (solid, liquid, gas)
  • Hardness
  • Melting/boiling point
  • Taste
  • Odor
  • Solubility
  • Texture

Chemical Properties

  • Describes how a substance reacts with others.
  • Reaction with acid
  • Combustibility (reaction with oxygen)

Chemical and Physical Changes

  • Physical change: substance remains the same.
    • Examples: changes of state, dissolving.
  • Chemical change: new substance(s) formed.
    • Signs: precipitate formation, gas evolution, color change, heat/light production, usually irreversible.

Gas Tests

  • Gases are often identified by their unique chemical reactions.
  • Gas test | Result for test
  • Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | Turns limewater cloudy.
  • Oxygen (O2) | Relites a glowing splint.
  • Hydrogen (H2) | Causes a "pop" sound with a flaming splint.

Atomic Structure

  • Three subatomic particles:
    • Proton: +1 charge, located in the nucleus.
    • Electron: -1 charge, located in orbitals surrounding the nucleus.
    • Neutron: 0 charge, located in the nucleus.
  • Atomic number (Z): number of protons, defines the element.
  • Mass number: number of protons + neutrons.
  • Isotopes: atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
  • Radioactive isotopes: unstable nuclei.

Bohr-Rutherford Model

  • Orbitals depicted as rings.
  • First orbital holds 2 electrons.
  • Second and third orbitals typically hold 8 electrons each.
  • Valence electrons: electrons in the outermost orbital.
  • Chemical reactions involve valence electrons.
  • Octet rule: tendency for atoms to gain/lose electrons to achieve 8 valence electrons (or 2 for elements with a low atomic number).

Periodic Table

  • Groups (vertical columns): elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons.
    • Alkali metals (Group 1).
    • Alkaline earth metals (Group 2).
    • Transition metals (Groups 3-12).
    • Halogens (Group 17).
    • Noble gases (Group 18).

Lewis Diagrams

  • Show element symbol with dots representing valence electrons.

Ions

  • Formed when atoms gain or lose electrons.
  • Cations: positive ions (metals).
  • Anions: negative ions (non-metals).

Naming Ions

  • Cations keep element name + "ion."
  • Anions: element stem + "ide" + "ion."
    • Examples: Chloride, Oxide, Bromide.

Ionic Compounds

  • Formed between metals and non-metals.
  • Metal atoms lose electrons to form cations, non-metal atoms gain electrons to form anions.
  • Ionic bond: electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
  • Often crystalline solids.
  • High melting/boiling points.
  • Many dissolve in water.

Electrolytes

  • Compounds that form ions when dissolved in water, conducting electricity.
  • Most ionic compounds are electrolytes.

Naming Ionic Compounds

  • Metal (cation) name followed by anion name.
  • Use roman numerals for transition metals to specify ion charge.
    • Examples: Iron(II) chloride, Iron(III) chloride.

Polyatomic Ions

  • Stable groups of atoms acting as a single charged particle.
  • Often anions.
  • Use brackets to indicate multiple polyatomics in a formula.
    • Examples: carbonate (CO32-), nitrate (NO3-), hydroxide (OH-), ammonium (NH4+).

Molecular Compounds

  • Formed between two or more non-metals.
  • Covalent bonds: atoms share valence electrons.
  • Lower melting/boiling points than ionic compounds.
  • Often not soluble in water.
  • Do not conduct electricity in the solid or liquid state.

Naming Molecular Compounds

  • Use prefixes to indicate number of atoms of each element.
    • Examples: dihydrogen monoxide (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2).

Chemical Reactions

  • Process where substances change into new substances.
  • Reactants: initial substances.
  • Products: resulting substances.
  • Reaction arrow: indicates the change from reactants to products.

Chemical Equations

  • Written with chemical formulas, coefficients, and sometimes state symbols (s, l, g, aq).
  • Balanced equations: same number of atoms of each element on both sides.
  • Coefficients: numbers in front of formulas, representing the relative number of particles.
  • Steps to balance equations:
  1. Count atoms of each element.
  2. Add coefficients to balance atoms.

Types of Chemical Reactions

  • Synthesis: 2 or more reactants form one product.
  • Decomposition: one reactant breaks down into 2 or more products.
  • Single displacement: one element replaces another in a compound.
  • Double displacement: two elements in different compounds switch places.

Combustion

  • Rapid reaction with oxygen producing oxides and energy.
  • Hydrocarbon: compound of hydrogen and carbon.
  • Complete combustion: produces CO2 and H2O.
  • Incomplete combustion: produces CO2, H2O, and carbon/CO.

Corrosion

  • Breakdown of a metal due to chemical reactions.
  • Rusting: specific form of iron corrosion.
  • Prevent by protective coatings, corrosion-resistant materials, or galvanizing.

Acids

  • Substances releasing H+ ions in water.
  • Sour taste.
  • React with metals to produce H2 gas.
  • React with carbonates to produce CO2 gas.

Bases

  • Substances releasing OH⁻ ions or CO₃²⁻ ions in water.
  • Bitter taste.
  • Conducts electricity in solution.

pH Scale

  • Measures acidity or basicity of a solution (0-14).
  • 7 is neutral.
  • Lower numbers indicate stronger acids.
  • Higher numbers indicate stronger bases.

Acid-Base Indicators

  • Chemicals changing color in acid or base solutions.
  • Examples: litmus paper, phenolphthalein.

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