Chemistry Class: Pure Substances and Mixtures
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What does the term 'concentrated' refer to in a mixture?

  • A solution with a relatively large quantity of solute (correct)
  • A solution containing more solvent than solute
  • A solution that cannot dissolve any more solute
  • A solution with a higher volume of solute than solvent

    • Which of the following describes a supersaturated solution?

  • Contains more solute than it should at a given temperature and pressure (correct)
  • Moves toward equilibrium through undissolved solute
  • Is a saturated solution with extra solvent added
  • Contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature

    • What characteristic defines a pure substance?

  • It is composed of only one kind of particle. (correct)
  • It contains multiple types of particles.
  • It is always a solid at room temperature.
  • It can vary in composition.

    • What is the primary role of acids in a chemical reaction?

    <p>Donate protons to other substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes an element?

    <p>A substance that cannot be decomposed by ordinary chemical processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a mixture where components are unevenly distributed?

    <p>Heterogeneous mixture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property is characteristic of weak acids?

    <p>Partially dissociates in solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the term 'solubility'?

    <p>The degree to which a substance dissolves in a solvent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of gases compared to liquids and solids?

    <p>Gases have variable volume and shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines cations in relation to ions?

    <p>Cations are positively charged ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a pH buffer?

    <p>To prevent large variations in pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant distinction between strong and weak acids?

    <p>Strong acids completely dissociate while weak acids do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the atomic number?

    <p>It equals the number of protons in the nucleus of the atom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ions indicates alkalinity in a solution?

    <p>OH- ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about electronegativity is true?

    <p>It describes the attraction of an atom to electrons when forming a bond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a solute play in a solution?

    <p>It is the substance that is dissolved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acid is classified as a strong acid found in laboratories?

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

    What does total acidity express in a solution?

    <p>The measure based on neutralization of H+ ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An element can be decomposed into simpler substances by ordinary chemical processes.

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

    A heterogeneous mixture exhibits uniform composition throughout.

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

    The mass number of an element is the sum of its protons and electrons.

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

    Electronegativity refers to an atom's ability to accept electrons when forming a bond.

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

    Cations are negatively charged ions.

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

    A gas possesses a fixed volume and shape.

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

    The valence shell is the outermost energy level of an atom.

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

    Isotopes are atoms with different numbers of protons but the same number of neutrons.

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

    A substance is considered soluble if it cannot dissolve in a solvent.

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

    A concentrated solution contains a large quantity of solute in comparison to the amount of solvent.

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

    Neutralization reactions involve the reaction of a base and water to produce an acid.

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

    Strong acids and bases partially dissociate in solution.

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

    The pH scale is used to express the concentration of OH- ions in a solution.

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

    A supersaturated solution contains less solute than it should at a given temperature and pressure.

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

    Buffers help to prevent large variations in pH when acids or bases are added.

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

    The properties of bases include a sour taste and the ability to turn litmus paper red.

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

    Carbonate, bicarbonate, and hydroxide are commonly measured components of alkalinity.

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

    Acids do not typically react with bases to form water and salts.

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

    Match the following common acids with their chemical formulas:

    <p>Hydrochloric acid = HCl Sulfuric acid = H2SO4 Nitric acid = HNO3 Acetic acid = CH3COOH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms with their definitions:

    <p>Molarity = Moles of a solute per liters of a solution Solubility = Degree to which a substance dissolves in a solvent Dissociation = Splitting of a substance into ions in a solution Neutralization reaction = Reaction between an acid and a base to form water and a salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following bases with their characteristics:

    <p>Sodium hydroxide = Strong base Potassium hydroxide = Strong base Sodium bicarbonate = Strong base Ammonia = Weak base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the properties with acids or bases:

    <p>Sour taste = Acids Feels slippery = Bases Turns litmus paper red = Acids Tastes bitter = Bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following solutions with their definitions:

    <p>Saturated solution = Max amount of solute that can dissolve Supersaturated solution = Contains more solute than it should Dilute solution = Relatively small quantity of solute Concentrated solution = Relatively large quantity of solute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to pH with their meanings:

    <p>pH = Potential H+ ions in a solution Acidity = Concentration of H+ ions Alkalinity = Concentration of OH- ions pOH = Logarithmic scale for OH- concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following acids with their common names:

    <p>Nitric acid = Aqua regia when mixed with hydrochloric acid Hydrochloric acid = Muriatic acid Sulfuric acid = Battery acid Acetic acid = Vinegar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ions with their respective roles:

    <p>H+ = Acidic ion OH- = Basic ion CO3-2 = Common component of alkalinity HCO3- = Also known as hydrogen carbonate ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following states of acidity with their measurement methods:

    <p>Total acidity = Titrating a base into a solution Hot acidity = Using hot peroxide treatment method pH = Logarithmic scale representation Net alkalinity = Excess alkalinity to neutralize the sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the processes with their descriptions:

    <p>Dissolve = Cause a substance to break apart Dissociation = Substance splits into ions Neutralization = Combining an acid and a base Concentration = Measurement of particles in a mixture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Element = Substance that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances Compound = Substance composed of identical molecules of two or more elements Mixture = Combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined Homogeneous mixture = Components are evenly distributed, appearing as a single phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following states of matter with their characteristics:

    <p>Solid = Incompressible, fixed volume and shape Liquid = Incompressible, fixed volume but variable shape Gas = Compressible, variable volume and shape Plasma = High energy state with electrically charged particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of ions with their charges:

    <p>Cation = Positively charged ion Anion = Negatively charged ion Neutral atom = No charge Radical = Ion with unpaired electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions related to atomic structure:

    <p>Atomic number = Number of protons in the nucleus Atomic mass = Weighted average of all isotopes of an element Mass number = Sum of protons and neutrons in the most common isotope Isotope = Atoms with same number of protons but different neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following properties of electrons with their significance:

    <p>Valence electrons = Electrons in the outermost energy level Ionization energy = Energy required to remove an electron from an atom Electron affinity = Ability of an atom to accept an electron Electronegativity = Tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of mixtures with their characteristics:

    <p>Homogeneous mixture = Uniform composition throughout Heterogeneous mixture = Non-uniform composition throughout Solute = Substance dissolved in a solution Solvent = Substance in which solute dissolves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following scientific terms with their meanings:

    <p>Octet Rule = Tendency of electrons to arrange in 2-8-8 structure Valence shell = Outermost energy level of an atom Mass number = Total number of protons and neutrons Electronegativity = Atom's ability to attract electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following definitions with their related concepts about solutions:

    <p>Solute = Substance that is dissolved in a solution Solvent = Substance that dissolves the solute Solution = Homogeneous mixture of two or more substances Concentration = Amount of solute in a given volume of solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A pure substance consists of only one kind of ______ with a fixed structure.

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

    A solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can ______ in a solvent is called a saturated solution.

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

    A ______ is any substance composed of identical molecules consisting of atoms of two or more chemical elements.

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

    In a ______ mixture, the components are evenly distributed throughout.

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

    The ______ scale is a logarithmic scale used to represent the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.

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

    A ______ is any atom or group of atoms that bears one or more positive or negative electrical charges.

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

    Substances that accept protons are referred to as ______.

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

    The ______ Rule describes the tendency of electrons to arrange in a 2-8-8 manner around the atomic nucleus.

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

    A weak acid will ______ only partially in solution.

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

    The average distance between the center of an atom's nucleus and its outermost electron shell is called the atomic ______.

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

    The concentration of ______ ions in a solution is referred to as acidity.

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

    Common bases such as sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are classified as ______ bases.

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

    Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract ______ when forming a chemical bond.

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

    A ______ solution contains more solute than it normally should at a given temperature and pressure.

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

    A ______ is a substance, ordinarily a liquid, in which other materials dissolve to form a solution.

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

    The ______ of hydroxide ions indicates the alkalinity of a solution.

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

    Acids can often change the color of litmus paper to ______.

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

    Buffers are special solutions that help maintain a stable ______ in a solution.

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

    What is the defining characteristic of a homogeneous mixture?

    <p>The components are evenly distributed throughout.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes a compound?

    <p>A compound consists of identical molecules of multiple elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What charge do cations carry?

    <p>They are positively charged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the atomic mass represent?

    <p>The weighted average of all isotopes of an element.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do valence electrons determine in an atom?

    <p>The chemical reactivity of the atom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes an ion?

    <p>An atom or group of atoms that bears a charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is ionization energy defined?

    <p>The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of a solid?

    <p>It has a fixed volume and shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the process of a substance splitting into ions in a solution?

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

    What does a saturated solution contain?

    <p>The maximum amount of solute that can dissolve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of strong acids in solution?

    <p>They completely dissociate into ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes an alkaline solution?

    <p>Exhibits a high concentration of OH- ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines molarity?

    <p>The moles of solute per liters of solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of a neutralization reaction?

    <p>Producing a salt and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following properties is associated with bases?

    <p>Feels slippery to the touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the maximum quantity of solute that can dissolve in a given volume of solvent?

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

    What is the function of a buffer solution?

    <p>To prevent large changes in pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ions indicates acidity in a solution?

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

    A pure substance is made of two or more kinds of particles.

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

    An ion can be a group of atoms that carries a positive or negative charge.

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

    All elements can be decomposed into simpler substances by ordinary chemical processes.

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

    A gas is incompressible and has a fixed shape.

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

    Cations are negatively charged ions.

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

    Electronegativity refers to an atom's ability to attract electrons when forming a bond.

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

    A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout.

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

    The mass number equals the number of protons and electrons in an element.

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

    A supersaturated solution contains more solute than it should at a given temperature and pressure.

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

    Strong acids and bases completely dissociate in solution.

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

    A substance is considered insoluble if it dissolves completely in a solvent.

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

    The pH scale and the pOH scale work the same way to measure the concentration of ions in a solution.

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

    Acids typically have a bitter taste.

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

    Dissociation refers to the process of a substance splitting into ions in a solution.

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

    Buffer pH refers to the measurement of the total acidity in a solution.

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

    Alkalinity indicates the concentration of H+ ions in a solution.

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

    Neutralization reactions occur when an acid reacts with a base to produce water and a salt.

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

    Common acids found in labs include hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and acetic acid.

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

    What distinguishes a compound from an element?

    <p>A compound consists of molecules made up of two or more different elements, while an element cannot be decomposed into simpler substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define the term 'homogeneous mixture' and give an example.

    <p>A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout, such as saltwater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the octet rule and why is it important?

    <p>The octet rule states that atoms tend to arrange their electrons in a configuration of 2-8-8 in their outermost shell, promoting chemical stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cations differ from anions?

    <p>Cations are positively charged ions, while anions are negatively charged ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of atomic mass and how is it calculated?

    <p>Atomic mass is the weighted average of an element’s isotopes, reflecting the proportion of each isotope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the difference between a solid and a liquid.

    <p>A solid has a fixed shape and volume, while a liquid has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when we say that a substance has a high electronegativity?

    <p>High electronegativity indicates an atom's strong ability to attract electrons when forming a chemical bond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'ionization energy' and its significance in chemistry.

    <p>Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an isolated atom, indicating how strongly an atom holds onto its electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a saturated solution and a supersaturated solution?

    <p>A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve, while a supersaturated solution contains more solute than it should under given conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can you explain what molarity measures in a solution?

    <p>Molarity measures the moles of solute per liter of solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe what happens during dissociation in a solution.

    <p>Dissociation is the process where a substance splits into ions when dissolved in a solvent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a substance as soluble?

    <p>A substance is soluble if it dissolves in a specific solvent to form a solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property do bases generally exhibit in terms of taste and texture?

    <p>Bases taste bitter and feel slippery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an acid in a neutralization reaction?

    <p>In a neutralization reaction, an acid acts as a proton donor to react with a base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measurement does the pH scale represent?

    <p>The pH scale represents the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is total acidity and how is it measured?

    <p>Total acidity is the overall concentration of H+ ions in a solution, measured by titrating a base to neutralize the acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List the common components of alkalinity that are measured.

    <p>The common components of alkalinity are carbonate (CO3-2), bicarbonate (HCO3-), and hydroxide (OH-).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pH buffer and its purpose in a solution?

    <p>A pH buffer is a solution that resists changes in pH when acids or bases are added.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pure Substances and Mixtures

    • A pure substance is made up of only one type of particle with a consistent structure.
    • Elements are substances not breakable into simpler substances through standard chemical methods.
    • Compounds are substances composed of identical molecules formed from atoms of two or more elements.
    • Mixtures consist of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.
    • Homogeneous mixtures have evenly distributed components, leading to a consistent composition throughout.
    • Heterogeneous mixtures lack uniform composition, resulting in uneven distribution of components.

    States of Matter

    • Solids are incompressible, with fixed volume and shape.
    • Liquids are incompressible with a fixed volume but a variable shape.
    • Gases are compressible and have variable volume and shape.

    Atomic Structure

    • Protons are positively charged and reside in the atomic nucleus.
    • Neutrons are neutral particles also found in the nucleus.
    • Electrons are negatively charged particles arranged in energy levels around the nucleus.
    • AMU (Atomic Mass Unit) is a unit used to express the relative mass of atoms and subatomic particles.

    The Octet Rule and Valence Electrons

    • The Octet Rule describes the tendency of elements to achieve a stable electron configuration with eight electrons in their outermost energy level (except for hydrogen and helium).
    • The outermost energy level is called the valence shell.
    • Valence electrons are electrons located in the outermost energy level.

    Ions and Atomic Properties

    • An ion is an atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative electrical charge.
    • Cations are positively charged ions.
    • Anions are negatively charged ions.
    • Atomic number represents the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom.
    • Atomic mass is the weighted average of all isotopes of an element.
    • Mass number represents the sum of protons and neutrons in an element’s most common isotope.
    • Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but differing numbers of neutrons.
    • Electronegativity refers to an atom's tendency to attract electrons when forming a chemical bond.
    • Atomic radius is the average distance between an atom's nucleus and its outermost electron shell.
    • Ionization energy signifies the energy needed to remove an electron from an isolated atom or molecule.
    • Electron affinity measures an atom's ability to accept an electron.

    Solutions and Concentration

    • A solute is the substance dissolved in a solution.
    • A solvent is the substance, usually a liquid, that dissolves the solute.
    • A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
    • "Dissolve" means to cause a substance to break apart and mix evenly into another substance.
    • A dilute solution contains a relatively small amount of solute compared to the solvent.
    • A concentrated solution has a relatively large quantity of solute present in a given amount of mixture.
    • Concentration refers to the measurement of the number of particles present in a specific volume, typically in a mixture or solution.
    • A saturated solution is a solution with the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.
    • A supersaturated solution contains more solute than it should at a specific temperature and pressure.

    Molarity, Solubility, and pH

    • Molarity is the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.
    • Solubility describes the degree to which a substance dissolves in a solvent to form a solution.
    • A soluble substance dissolves in specific fluids.
    • An insoluble substance is incapable of dissolving in a solvent.
    • pH represents the potential of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.
    • The pH scale is a logarithmic scale used to express the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution.

    Acids and Bases

    • Acids are proton donors, which means they release hydrogen ions (H+) in solution.
    • Bases are proton acceptors, which means they accept hydrogen ions (H+).
    • Common properties of Acids:
      • Can dissolve metals.
      • Have a sour taste.
      • React with bases to form water and a salt.
      • Turn litmus paper red.
    • Common properties of Bases:
      • Feel slippery
      • Taste bitter
      • React with acids to form water and a salt
      • Turn litmus paper blue

    Dissociation and Neutralization

    • Dissociation is the process where a substance splits into ions when dissolved in a solution.
    • Strong acids and bases completely dissociate in solution, while weak acids and bases do not.
    • A neutralization reaction is when an acid and a base react to form water and a salt.

    Common Acids and Bases

    • Common Acids in Labs:
      • Hydrochloric acid (commercial name: muriatic acid) - HCl - strong acid
      • Sulfuric acid - H2SO4 - strong acid
      • Nitric acid - HNO3 - strong acid
      • Acetic acid (in vinegar) - CH3COOH - weak acid
    • Common Bases in Labs:
      • Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda, lye) - NaOH - strong base
      • Potassium hydroxide - KOH - strong base
      • Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) - NaHCO3 - strong base
      • Ammonia - NH3 - weak base

    Acidity, Alkalinity, and Buffering

    • Acidity refers to the concentration of H+ ions (H3O+).
    • Total acidity, also known as titratable acidity, is measured by neutralizing all H+ ions in a solution with a base. It provides better insight into the acid's impact compared to pH.
    • Hot acidity is determined using the hot peroxide treatment method to assess the potential for pH to decrease to acidic values after the oxidation of iron and manganese in a solution.
    • Net alkalinity refers to the excess alkalinity or the amount needed to neutralize a sample.
    • Alkalinity represents the concentration of OH- ions.
    • The pOH scale functions similarly to the pH scale, but it is not commonly used.
    • Three key components of alkalinity are:
      • Carbonate (CO3-2)
      • Bicarbonate (HCO3-) also known as hydrogen carbonate ion
      • Hydroxide (OH-)
    • pH buffers are special solutions that prevent significant changes in pH. They enhance the amount of acid or base that can be added before substantial pH alteration occurs.
    • Buffer pH in soil pertains to the measurement of reserve acidity or the amount of limestone needed to increase soil pH.
    • Comparing pH with buffer pH helps determine the amount of limestone to be added.

    Matter

    • A pure substance is composed of only one type of particle with a fixed structure.
    • An element cannot be broken down into simpler substances through ordinary chemical processes.
    • A compound is made of identical molecules containing atoms from two or more elements.
    • Mixtures contain multiple substances not chemically combined.
    • A homogeneous mixture has components evenly distributed, appearing uniform throughout.
    • A heterogeneous mixture has non-uniform composition.

    States of Matter

    • Solids are incompressible, maintain a fixed volume and shape.
    • Liquids are incompressible, have a fixed volume, but a variable shape.
    • Gases are compressible, with variable volume and shape.

    Atomic Structure

    • Protons are positively charged particles located in the atomic nucleus.
    • Neutrons are neutral particles within the atomic nucleus.
    • Electrons are negatively charged particles arranged in energy levels surrounding the nucleus.
    • AMU stands for atomic mass unit.
    • The Octet Rule describes the tendency of electrons to arrange themselves in a 2-8-8 pattern around the nucleus.
    • The valence shell is the outermost energy level of an atom.
    • Valence electrons reside in the outermost energy level.

    Ions

    • An ion is an atom or group of atoms carrying a positive or negative charge.
    • Cations are positively charged ions.
    • Anions are negatively charged ions.

    Atomic Properties

    • The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.
    • Atomic mass is the weighted average of all isotopes of an element.
    • The mass number represents the sum of protons and neutrons in an element's most common isotope.
    • Isotopes are atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
    • Electronegativity is an atom's tendency to attract electrons during bond formation.
    • Atomic radius is the average distance between an atom's nucleus and outermost electron shell.
    • Ionization energy is the energy needed to remove an electron from an isolated atom or molecule.
    • Electron affinity describes an atom's ability to accept an electron.

    Solutions

    • A solute is the substance dissolved in a solution.
    • A solvent is the substance, usually a liquid, that dissolves the solute.
    • A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
    • "Dissolve" means to break down and mix evenly into another substance.
    • A dilute solution has a relatively small amount of solute compared to solvent.
    • A concentrated solution contains a large amount of substance per unit volume.
    • Concentration measures the number of particles present in a volume, mainly in mixtures or solutions.
    • A saturated solution holds the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given solvent.
    • A supersaturated solution contains more solute than it should at a given temperature and pressure.
    • Molarity measures the moles of solute per liter of solution.
    • Solubility is the degree to which a substance dissolves in a solvent to form a solution.
    • A soluble substance dissolves in certain fluids.
    • An insoluble substance cannot dissolve in a given solvent.

    pH and Acidity

    • pH represents the potential hydrogen ion (H+ or H3O+) concentration in a solution.
    • The pH scale is logarithmic, representing hydrogen ion concentration.
    • Acids are proton donors.
    • Bases are proton acceptors.

    Properties of Acids and Bases

    Acids:

    • Dissolve metals.
    • Taste sour.
    • React with bases to form water and salt.
    • Turn litmus paper red.

    Bases:

    • Feel slippery.
    • Taste bitter.
    • React with acids to form water and salt.
    • Turn litmus paper blue.

    Dissociation

    • Dissociation is the process where a substance splits into ions in a solution.
    • Strong acids and bases completely dissociate in solution, while weak ones do not.
    • A neutralization reaction occurs when an acid and base react to form water and salt.

    Common Acids and Bases in Laboratories

    Common Acids:

    • Hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid): HCl (strong acid)
    • Sulfuric acid: H2SO4 (strong acid)
    • Nitric acid: HNO3 (strong acid)
    • Acetic acid (in vinegar): CH3COOH (weak acid)

    Common Bases:

    • Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda, lye): NaOH (strong base)
    • Potassium hydroxide: KOH (strong base)
    • Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda): NaHCO3 (strong base)
    • Ammonia: NH3 (weak base)

    Acidity and Alkalinity

    • Acidity refers to the concentration of H+ ions (H3O+).
    • Total acidity (titratable acidity) is determined by titrating a base into a solution until all H+ ions neutralize.
    • Hot acidity is determined using hot peroxide treatment to measure net acidity or net alkalinity.
    • Net alkalinity is the excess alkalinity or the amount needed to neutralize the sample.
    • Alkalinity is the concentration of OH- ions.
    • There is a pOH scale similar to the pH scale, but it is not commonly used.

    Components of Alkalinity

    • Carbonate (CO3-2)
    • Bicarbonate (HCO3-), also called hydrogen carbonate ion
    • Hydroxide (OH-)

    pH Buffers

    • pH buffers are special solutions preventing significant pH variations.
    • They increase the amount of acid or base a solution can tolerate before substantial pH changes.
    • Buffer pH in soil refers to the soil's reserve acidity or the amount of limestone required to raise the pH.
    • Comparing pH with buffer pH helps determine the amount of limestone needed.

    Matter

    • A pure substance is made of only one kind of particle with a fixed structure.
    • An element can't be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means.
    • A compound is made of identical molecules consisting of atoms of two or more elements.
    • Mixtures contain two or more substances that are not chemically combined.
    • A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout.
    • A heterogeneous mixture does not have a uniform composition throughout.
    • A solid is incompressible, has a fixed volume and shape.
    • A liquid is incompressible, has a fixed volume, but variable shape.
    • A gas is compressible, has a variable volume and shape.

    Atoms

    • Protons are positively charged subatomic particles found in the atomic nucleus.
    • Neutrons are neutral subatomic particles found in the atomic nucleus.
    • Electrons are negatively charged particles arranged in energy levels outside the nucleus.
    • AMU stands for atomic mass unit.
    • The Octet Rule describes the tendency of atoms to have 8 electrons in their outermost shell.
    • The valence shell is the outermost energy level in an atom.
    • Valence electrons are found in the outermost energy level.
    • An ion is any atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative charge.
    • Cations are positively charged ions.
    • Anions are negatively charged ions.
    • Atomic number is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.
    • Atomic mass is the weighted average of all the isotopes of an element.
    • Mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an element's most common isotope.
    • Isotopes are atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
    • Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons when forming a bond.
    • Atomic radius is the average distance between the nucleus and the outermost electron shell.
    • Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom or molecule.
    • Electron affinity is the ability of an atom to gain an electron.

    Solutions

    • A substance dissolved in a solution is called a solute.
    • A solvent is a substance, usually a liquid, that dissolves the solute.
    • A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
    • "Dissolve" means to break apart and mix evenly into another substance.
    • A dilute solution has a small amount of solute compared to solvent.
    • A concentrated solution has a large amount of solute compared to solvent.
    • Concentration is the amount of solute in a given volume of solution.
    • A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve.
    • A supersaturated solution contains more solute than it should at a given temperature and pressure.
    • Molarity is the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.
    • Solubility is the degree to which a substance dissolves in a solvent.
    • A soluble substance dissolves in a solvent.
    • An insoluble substance does not dissolve in a solvent.

    Acidity and Alkalinity

    • pH is the measure of H+ ions (or H3O+) in a solution.
    • The pH scale is a logarithmic scale for hydrogen ion concentration.
    • Acids donate protons.
    • Bases accept protons.
    • Acids dissolve metals, taste sour, react with bases to form water and a salt, and turn litmus paper red.
    • Bases feel slippery, taste bitter, react with acids to form water and a salt, and turn litmus paper blue.
    • Dissociation is the process of splitting into ions in a solution.
    • Strong acids and bases completely dissociate, while weak ones do not.
    • A neutralization reaction occurs when an acid and a base react to form water and a salt.

    Common Acids and Bases

    • Common Acids
      • Hydrochloric acid (HCl) (commercial name: muriatic acid) - strong acid
      • Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) - strong acid
      • Nitric acid (HNO3) - strong acid
      • Acetic acid (CH3COOH) (in vinegar) - weak acid
    • Common Bases
      • Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) (caustic soda, lye) - strong base
      • Potassium hydroxide (KOH) - strong base
      • Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) (baking soda) - strong base
      • Ammonia (NH3) - weak base

    Acidity

    • Acidity is the concentration of H+ ions (H3O+).
    • Total acidity (or titratable acidity) is measured by neutralizing all H+ ions with a base. It is a better indicator of acid's impact than pH.
    • Hot acidity is determined by using hot peroxide treatment to measure net acidity or net alkalinity.

    Alkalinity

    • Alkalinity is the concentration of OH- ions.
    • There is a pOH scale similar to the pH scale, but it is not commonly used.
    • Common components of alkalinity include carbonate (CO3-2), bicarbonate (HCO3-) (also known as hydrogen carbonate ion), and hydroxide (OH-).

    pH Buffers

    • pH buffers are solutions that prevent large changes in pH.
    • They increase the amount of acid or base that can be added without significantly changing the pH.
    • Buffer pH is a measurement of the amount of reserve acidity in soil or how much limestone to raise a soil's pH.

    Matter and its Properties

    • Pure substances are composed of only one type of particle with a fixed structure.
    • Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical processes.
    • Compounds are formed from two or more elements chemically combined in fixed ratios.
    • Mixtures contain two or more substances that are not chemically combined.
    • Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition throughout, appearing as a single phase.
    • Heterogeneous mixtures have a non-uniform composition throughout, with visible separation between components.
    • Solids are incompressible, have a fixed volume and shape.
    • Liquids are incompressible, have a fixed volume but variable shape.
    • Gases are compressible, have a variable volume and shape.

    Atoms and Subatomic Particles

    • Protons are positively charged particles located in the atomic nucleus.
    • Neutrons are neutral particles located in the atomic nucleus.
    • Electrons are negatively charged particles arranged in energy levels surrounding the nucleus.
    • Atomic mass unit (AMU) is a standard unit for measuring the mass of atoms.
    • The Octet Rule describes the tendency of atoms to achieve a stable configuration of eight electrons in their outermost energy level (valence shell).
    • Valence electrons are located in the outermost energy level of an atom.
    • Ions are atoms or groups of atoms with a net positive or negative charge.
    • Cations are positively charged ions.
    • Anions are negatively charged ions.
    • Atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.
    • Atomic mass is the weighted average of the masses of all isotopes of an element.
    • Mass number represents the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.
    • Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

    Chemical Bonding and Properties

    • Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.
    • Atomic radius is the average distance between the nucleus and the outermost electron shell.
    • Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom or molecule.
    • Electron affinity is the ability of an atom to accept an electron.

    Solutions and Concentrations

    • Solute is the substance dissolved in a solution.
    • Solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute, usually a liquid.
    • Solution is a homogeneous mixture formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent.
    • Dilute solution contains a relatively small quantity of solute compared to the solvent.
    • Concentrated solution contains a relatively large quantity of solute in a given volume.
    • Concentration measures the amount of solute in a given volume of solution.
    • Saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.
    • Supersaturated solution contains more solute than it can normally hold at a given temperature and pressure.
    • Molarity is the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.
    • Solubility is the degree to which a substance dissolves in a solvent.
    • Soluble substances dissolve in specific solvents.
    • Insoluble substances do not dissolve in a particular solvent.

    Acids and Bases

    • pH measures the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.
    • pH scale is a logarithmic scale representing hydrogen ion concentration.
    • Acids are proton donors (H+).
    • Bases are proton acceptors.
    • Acid properties:
      • Dissolve metals
      • Taste sour
      • React with bases to form water and a salt
      • Turn litmus paper red
    • Base properties:
      • Feel slippery
      • Taste bitter
      • React with acids to form water and a salt
      • Turn litmus paper blue
    • Dissociation is the process of an acid or base splitting into ions in a solution.
    • Strong acids and bases completely dissociate in solution.
    • Weak acids and bases do not completely dissociate in solution.
    • Neutralization reaction is when an acid and a base react to form water and salt.

    Common Acids and Bases

    • Hydrochloric acid (HCl): strong acid
    • Sulfuric acid (H2SO4): strong acid
    • Nitric acid (HNO3): strong acid
    • Acetic acid (CH3COOH): weak acid
    • Sodium hydroxide (NaOH): strong base
    • Potassium hydroxide (KOH): strong base
    • Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3): weak base
    • Ammonia (NH3): weak base

    Acidity and Alkalinity

    • Acidity refers to the concentration of H+ ions (H3O+) in solution.
    • Total acidity (titratable acidity) is the acidity measured by neutralizing all H+ ions with a base. It provides a better prediction of acid's impact than pH.
    • Hot acidity is determined by oxidizing Fe and Mn in a solution and measuring the potential pH change.
    • Net acidity is the potential for pH to decrease to acidic values after oxidation.
    • Net alkalinity is the excess alkalinity or the amount needed to neutralize the sample.
    • Alkalinity refers to the concentration of OH- ions in solution.
    • pOH scale is similar to the pH scale, but less commonly used.

    Common Alkalinity Components

    • Carbonate (CO3-2)
    • Bicarbonate (HCO3-) (hydrogen carbonate ion)
    • Hydroxide (OH-)

    pH Buffers

    • pH buffers are solutions that resist large changes in pH.
    • They increase the amount of acid or base that can be added before the pH changes significantly.
    • Buffer pH in soil analysis represents the reserve acidity or how much limestone is needed to raise the soil's pH.
    • Buffer pH is compared to soil pH to determine the amount of limestone needed to adjust the acidity.

    Matter

    • A pure substance is made of only one kind of particle with a fixed structure.
    • An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical processes.
    • A compound is a substance made of identical molecules consisting of atoms of two or more elements.
    • Mixtures contain two or more substances not chemically combined.
    • A homogeneous mixture has components evenly distributed, appearing as a single phase.
    • A heterogeneous mixture has non-uniform composition.
    • A solid is incompressible, has a fixed volume and shape.
    • A liquid is incompressible, has a fixed volume, but variable shape.
    • A gas is compressible, has a variable volume and shape.

    Atoms

    • Protons are positively charged subatomic particles found in the atomic nucleus.
    • Neutrons are neutral subatomic particles found in the atomic nucleus.
    • Electrons are negatively charged particles arranged in energy levels.
    • AMU stands for atomic mass unit.
    • The octet rule describes the tendency of electrons to arrange in a 2-8-8 pattern around the nucleus.
    • The valence shell is the outermost energy level.
    • Valence electrons are arranged in the outermost energy level.
    • An ion is an atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative charge.
    • Cations are positively charged ions.
    • Anions are negatively charged ions.
    • Atomic number is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.
    • Atomic mass is the weighted average of all isotopes of an element.
    • Mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an element's most common isotope.
    • Isotopes are atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
    • Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons during bond formation.
    • Atomic radius is the average distance between the nucleus and the outermost electron shell.
    • Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom or molecule.
    • Electron affinity is an atom's ability to accept an electron.

    Solutions

    • Solute is the substance dissolved in a solution.
    • Solvent is the substance, usually a liquid, that dissolves the solute.
    • A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
    • "Dissolve" means to cause a substance to break apart and mix evenly into another substance.
    • A dilute solution contains a relatively small amount of solute compared to the solvent.
    • "Concentrated" refers to a solution with a relatively large amount of solute in a unit amount of mixture.
    • Concentration measures the number of particles in a given volume, often in a mixture or solution.
    • A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.
    • A supersaturated solution contains more solute than it should at a given temperature and pressure.
    • Molarity is the moles of solute per liters of solution.
    • Solubility is the degree to which a substance dissolves in a solvent.
    • A soluble substance dissolves in certain fluids.
    • Insoluble means incapable of dissolving in a solvent.

    pH

    • pH: the potential H+ ions (or H3O+) in a solution.
    • pH scale: a logarithmic scale representing the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution.
    • Acids are proton donors.
    • Bases are proton acceptors.

    Acid Properties

    • Dissolves metals.
    • Sour taste
    • Reacts with bases to form water and a salt.
    • Turns litmus paper red.

    Base Properties

    • Feels slippery.
    • Tastes bitter.
    • Reacts with acids to form water and a salt.
    • Turns litmus paper blue.

    Dissociation and Neutralization

    • Dissociation is the process where a substance splits into ions in a solution.
    • Strong acids and bases completely dissociate in solution, while weak acids and bases do not.
    • A neutralization reaction occurs when an acid and a base react to form water and a salt.

    Common Acids and Bases

    • Common Acids:

      • Hydrochloric acid (HCl) - strong acid
      • Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) - strong acid
      • Nitric acid (HNO3) - strong acid
      • Acetic acid (CH3COOH) - weak acid (found in vinegar)

    • Common Bases:

      • Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) - strong base (caustic soda, lye)
      • Potassium hydroxide (KOH) - strong base
      • Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) - strong base (baking soda)
      • Ammonia (NH3) - weak base

    Acidity and Alkalinity

    • Acidity: the concentration of H+ ions (H3O+).
    • Total acidity (titratable acidity): determined by titrating a base into a solution to neutralize all H+ ions.
    • Hot acidity: determined by hot peroxide treatment to measure:
      • Net acidity - the potential for pH to decrease to acidic values after the oxidation of Fe and Mn in a solution.
      • Net alkalinity - the excess alkalinity or the amount needed to neutralize the sample
      • Net alkalinity = -(hot acidity)
    • Alkalinity: the concentration of OH- ions.
    • pOH scale works similarly to the pH scale but is less commonly used.

    Main Components of Alkalinity

    • Carbonate (CO3-2)
    • Bicarbonate (HCO3-) also known as hydrogen carbonate ion
    • Hydroxide (OH-)

    pH Buffers

    • pH buffers: solutions that prevent large variations in pH.
    • Also known as solutions that increase the amount of acid or base that can be added before the pH significantly changes.
    • Buffer pH (in relation to soil): measurement of the amount of reserve acidity in soil or how much limestone is needed to raise the soil's pH.
    • Compare pH with buffer pH to determine the amount of limestone to add to soil.

    Matter

    • A pure substance is made of only one kind of particle with a fixed structure.
    • An element is any substance that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by ordinary chemical processes.
    • A compound is any substance composed of identical molecules consisting of atoms of two or more chemical elements.
    • Mixtures contain two or more substances that are not chemically combined.
    • A homogeneous mixture is a mixture where the components are evenly distributed throughout, meaning the composition is uniform throughout the entire sample.
    • A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture where the composition is not uniform throughout.
    • A solid is incompressible, has a fixed volume and shape.
    • A liquid is incompressible and has a fixed volume, but variable shape.
    • A gas is compressible and has a variable volume and shape.

    Atomic Structure

    • Protons are positively charged subatomic particles that are in the atomic nucleus.
    • Neutrons are neutral subatomic particles that are in the atomic nucleus.
    • Electrons are negatively charged particles and are arranged in energy levels.
    • AMU stands for atomic mass unit.
    • The octet rule describes the tendency of electrons to arrange in a 2-8-8 manner around the atomic nucleus.
    • The valence shell is the outermost energy level.
    • Valence electrons are arranged in the outermost energy level.
    • An ion is any atom or group of atoms that bears one or more positive or negative electrical charges.
    • Cations are positively charged ions.
    • Anions are negatively charged ions.
    • Atomic number equals the number of protons in the nucleus of the atom.
    • Atomic mass is the weighted average of all the isotopes of an element.
    • Mass number equals the number of protons and neutrons in an element’s most common isotope.
    • Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons are called isotopes.
    • Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons when forming a chemical bond.
    • Atomic radius is the average distance between the center of an atom's nucleus and its outermost electron shell.
    • Ionization energy is the amount of energy required to remove an electron from an isolated atom or molecule.
    • Electron affinity is the ability of an atom to accept an electron.

    Solutions

    • A substance that is dissolved in a solution is called a solute.
    • Solvent is a substance, ordinarily a liquid, in which other materials dissolve to form a solution.
    • A solution is a homogeneous type of mixture of two or more substances.
    • "Dissolve" means to cause a substance to break apart and mix evenly into another substance.
    • A dilute solution contains a relatively small quantity of solute as compared with the amount of solvent
    • "Concentrated" refers to a relatively large quantity of substance present in a unit amount of a mixture.
    • Concentration is the measurement of the number of particles present in a given volume, often in a mixture or solution.
    • A saturated solution is a solution with the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent.
    • A supersaturated solution is a solution that contains more solute than it should at a given temperature and pressure.
    • Molarity is the moles of a solute per liters of a solution.
    • Solubility is the degree to which a substance dissolves in a solvent to make a solution.
    • A substance is soluble if it dissolves in certain fluids.
    • Insoluble means incapable of dissolving in a solvent.

    pH and Acids/Bases

    • pH: the potential H+ ions (or H3O+) in a solution.
    • pH scale: a logarithmic scale used to represent the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution.
    • Acids are proton donors.
    • Bases are proton acceptors.

    Properties of Acids

    • Can dissolve metals
    • Sour taste
    • Reacts with bases to form water and a salt
    • Turns litmus paper red

    Properties of Bases

    • Feels slippery

    • Tastes bitter

    • Reacts with acids to form water and a salt

    • Turns litmus paper blue

    • Dissociation is the process that a substance splits into ions in a solution.

    • Strong acids and bases completely dissociate in solution, while weak acids and bases do not.

    • Neutralization reaction is when an acid and a base react to form water and a salt.

    Common Acids Found in Labs

    • Hydrochloric acid (commercial name: muriatic acid) HCl strong acid
    • Sulfuric acid H2SO4 strong acid
    • Nitric acid HNO3 strong acid
    • Acetic acid (in vinegar) CH3COOH weak acid

    Common Bases Found in Labs

    • Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda, lye) NaOH strong base
    • Potassium hydroxide KOH strong base
    • Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) NaHCO3 strong base
    • Ammonia NH3 weak base

    Acidity and Alkalinity

    • Acidity: the concentration of H+ ions (H3O+)
    • Total acidity (or titratable acidity): determined by titrating (adding slowly in measured increments) a base into a solution to neutralize all of the H+ ions.
    • A better predictor of acid’s impact than the pH value
    • Hot acidity: determined using hot peroxide treatment method to determine:
      • Net acidity – the potential for pH to decrease to acidic values after the oxidation of Fe and Mn in a solution
      • Net alkalinity – the excess alkalinity or the amount to neutralize the sample
      • Net alkalinity = -(hot acidity)
    • Alkalinity: the concentration of OH- ions
    • There is a pOH scale that works the same as the pH scale – not commonly used
    • 3 common components of alkalinity commonly measured:
      • Carbonate (CO3-2)
      • Bicarbonate (HCO3-) also known as hydrogen carbonate ion
      • Hydroxide (OH-)

    pH Buffers

    • pH buffers: special solutions which prevent large variations in pH
      • A.k.a. increases the amount of acid or base that can be added before the pH changes substantially
    • Buffer pH: in relation to soil -> measurement of the amount of reserve acidity of soil or how much limestone to raise a soil’s pH
      • Compare pH with buffer pH to help determine how much limestone to add

    Matter & its properties

    • Pure substance: Made of only one type of particle with a fixed structure.
    • Element: Cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical processes.
    • Compound: Made of identical molecules with atoms of two or more elements.
    • Mixture: Two or more substances not chemically combined.
    • Homogeneous mixture: Components evenly distributed, uniform composition, single phase.
    • Heterogeneous mixture: Non-uniform composition, visible separation of components.
    • Solid: Incompressible, fixed volume and shape.
    • Liquid: Incompressible, fixed volume, variable shape.
    • Gas: Compressible, variable volume and shape.

    Atomic Structure

    • Protons: Positively charged, located in the nucleus.
    • Neutrons: Neutral, located in the nucleus.
    • Electrons: Negatively charged, arranged in energy levels.
    • Atomic Mass Unit (AMU): Unit of measurement for atomic mass.
    • Octet Rule: Tendency of electrons to arrange in a 2-8-8 pattern around the nucleus.
    • Valence shell: Outermost energy level.
    • Valence electrons: Electrons in the outermost energy level.

    Ions

    • Ion: Atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative charge.
    • Cation: Positively charged ion.
    • Anion: Negatively charged ion.

    Atomic Properties

    • Atomic number: Number of protons in the nucleus.
    • Atomic mass: Weighted average of all isotopes of an element.
    • Mass number: Number of protons and neutrons in the most common isotope.
    • Isotope: Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
    • Electronegativity: An atom's ability to attract electrons in a bond.
    • Atomic radius: Average distance between the nucleus and outermost electron shell.
    • Ionization energy: Energy required to remove an electron.
    • Electron affinity: An atom's ability to accept an electron.

    Solutions

    • Solute: Substance dissolved in a solution.
    • Solvent: Substance (often a liquid) that dissolves the solute.
    • Solution: Homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
    • Dissolve: To cause a substance to break apart and mix evenly with another.
    • Dilute solution: Relatively small amount of solute compared to solvent.
    • Concentrated solution: Relatively large amount of solute compared to solvent.
    • Concentration: Measurement of the number of particles in a given volume.
    • Saturated solution: Maximum amount of solute dissolved in solvent.
    • Supersaturated solution: More solute than should be dissolved at a given temperature/pressure.
    • Molarity: Moles of solute per liter of solution.
    • Solubility: Degree to which a substance dissolves in a solvent.
    • Soluble: Dissolves in certain fluids.
    • Insoluble: Cannot dissolve in a solvent.

    Acids and Bases

    • pH: Potential hydrogen ion (H+) concentration in a solution.
    • pH scale: Logarithmic scale representing hydrogen ion concentration.
    • Acids: Proton donors.
    • Bases: Proton acceptors.

    Properties of Acids

    • Dissolve metals
    • Sour taste
    • React with bases to form water and salt
    • Turn litmus paper red

    Properties of Bases

    • Feel slippery
    • Taste bitter
    • React with acids to form water and salt
    • Turn litmus paper blue

    Dissociation and Neutralization

    • Dissociation: Separation of a substance into ions in solution.
    • Strong acids/bases: Dissociate completely in solution.
    • Weak acids/bases: Do not completely dissociate.
    • Neutralization reaction: Reaction of an acid and base to form water and salt.

    Common Acids and Bases

    • Hydrochloric acid (HCl): Strong acid.
    • Sulfuric acid (H2SO4): Strong acid.
    • Nitric acid (HNO3): Strong acid.
    • Acetic acid (CH3COOH): Weak acid.
    • Sodium hydroxide (NaOH): Strong base.
    • Potassium hydroxide (KOH): Strong base.
    • Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3): Strong base.
    • Ammonia (NH3): Weak base.

    Acidity and Alkalinity

    • Acidity: Concentration of H+ ions (H3O+).
    • Total acidity: Measured by titrating a base to neutralize H+ ions.
    • Hot acidity: Determined by hot peroxide treatment, measures potential for pH change after oxidation of Fe and Mn.
    • Net alkalinity: Excess alkalinity or amount needed to neutralize a sample (negative value of hot acidity).
    • Alkalinity: Concentration of OH- ions.
    • pH buffers: Solutions that prevent large changes in pH.

    Buffer pH in Soil

    • Buffer pH: Measures the amount of reserve acidity in soil, indicating how much limestone is required to raise pH.
    • Comparing pH and buffer pH helps determine limestone additions for adjusting soil acidity.

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