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What is the primary characteristic of a chemical change?
Which of the following statements about acids and alkalines is correct?
Which of the following describes a surfactant?
What is a key difference between a mixture and a compound?
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Which statement accurately defines a molecule?
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Study Notes
Matter and Elements
- Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.
- Elements are the simplest form of a chemical substance.
- There are 98 naturally occurring elements on Earth.
Atoms and Subatomic Particles
- Atoms are the basic unit of matter.
- Subatomic particles are the building blocks of atoms.
- Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.
- Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus.
Surfactants
- Surfactants are substances that allow oil and water to mix.
- They emulsify water droplets in oil and oil droplets in water.
Chemical vs. Physical Changes
- Physical changes alter the form of a substance but not its chemical composition. For example, ice melting into water.
- Chemical changes result in a new substance, altering the structure of the material. These are caused by chemical reactions.
Mixtures and Solutions
- Mixtures are combinations of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.
- Solutions are stable uniform mixtures of two or more substances.
- The substance that dissolves is the solvent, and the substance dissolved is the solute.
pH and Ionization
- pH measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
- Acidic solutions have a pH below 7 and contain more hydrogen ions.
- Alkaline or basic solutions have a pH above 7 and contain fewer hydrogen ions.
- Ionization is the separation of an atom or molecule into positive or negative ions.
Molecules and Compounds
- Molecules are groups of two or more atoms bonded together.
- Compounds are combinations of two or more different elements in definite proportions.
Emulsions
- Emulsions are mixtures of two liquids that usually don't mix together, such as oil and water.
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Description
This quiz covers essential chemistry concepts including matter, elements, atoms, and surfactants. Understand the differences between chemical and physical changes as well as mixtures and solutions. Test your knowledge and grasp the fundamentals of chemistry through this comprehensive quiz.
