Chemistry Definitions and Separation Techniques

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What is the key characteristic of a pure substance?

  • Heterogeneous composition and variable properties.
  • Variable chemical composition and physical properties.
  • Homogenous composition and indefinite properties.
  • Definite chemical composition and physical properties. (correct)

Which of the following best describes a compound?

  • A substance that retains its individual properties.
  • A pure substance formed of two or more elements chemically combined in a definite proportion by mass. (correct)
  • A mixture of elements in any proportion.
  • A mixture that is not uniform throughout.

In a chemical reaction, what are the substances that are present at the beginning of the reaction called?

  • Promoters
  • Catalysts
  • Reactants (correct)
  • Products

What distinguishes a homogeneous mixture from a heterogeneous mixture?

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What is the specific type of chemical reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single new substance?

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According to the law of conservation of mass, what happens to matter during a chemical reaction?

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Which separation technique is best suited for isolating insoluble solid particles from a liquid by letting them settle?

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What term describes the process of carefully pouring a clear liquid from settled solid material?

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What is the term for a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction, without being consumed in the process?

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What is the primary principle behind fractional distillation?

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When a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances, what is this type of reaction called?

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Which term describes the formation of gas bubbles in a liquid during a chemical reaction?

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Which process converts a substance from the liquid phase to a vapor?

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Which process describes the separation of mixture components based on their absorption?

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What is the best description of miscible liquids?

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In a balanced chemical equation, what relationship exists between the number of atoms on the reactant and product sides?

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What is the term for the intermixing of substances due to particle motion?

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What type of reaction occurs when an acid reacts with a base to form a salt and water?

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Which term describes the changing of gas into a liquid by pressure and temperature manipulation?

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What is the atomic number of an element equivalent to?

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What is determined by the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom?

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What are atoms of the same element with differing neutron counts called?

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What are the charged particles formed due to the gain or loss of electrons by an atom called?

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What is the symbolic representation of a molecule called, indicating the types and number of atoms it contains?

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Flashcards

Pure Substance

A pure substance with a fixed chemical composition; its properties are uniform throughout. Examples include elements and compounds.

Atomicity

The number of atoms present in a molecule of an element.

Compound

A pure substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in a fixed ratio.

Heterogeneous Mixture

A mixture where components are not evenly distributed and can be easily seen.

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Homogeneous Mixture

A mixture where components are evenly distributed and cannot be easily distinguished.

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Fractional Distillation

The process of separating components in a liquid mixture based on their boiling points.

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Miscible Liquids

Liquids that dissolve completely in any proportion.

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Immiscible Liquids

Liquids that do not dissolve in each other.

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What is an atom?

The smallest unit of an element that exhibits all its properties. It may exist independently or participate in chemical reactions.

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What is atomic number?

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. It determines the element's identity.

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What is mass number?

The sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus. It defines the atom's mass.

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What is electronic configuration?

The arrangement of electrons in different energy levels around an atom's nucleus.

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What is the valence shell?

The outermost shell of an atom. It contains valence electrons involved in bonding.

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What are valence electrons?

Electrons present in the valence shell. They participate in chemical reactions and bonding.

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What are isotopes?

Atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number but different mass numbers due to varying neutrons.

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What are ions?

Charged particles formed when an atom gains or loses one or more electrons.

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Combination Reaction

A chemical reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single new substance.

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Decomposition Reaction

A chemical reaction where a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.

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Displacement Reaction

A reaction where a more active element displaces a less active element from a compound.

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Double Displacement Reaction

A chemical reaction where two compounds in solution exchange ions to form new compounds.

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Precipitation Reaction

A chemical reaction that produces an insoluble solid (precipitate) when two compounds in solution react.

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Neutralization Reaction

A reaction where a base or alkali reacts with an acid to form salt and water.

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Catalyst

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed itself.

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Promoter

A substance that increases the efficiency of a catalyst.

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Study Notes

Chemistry Definitions

  • Pure Substances: Have a definite chemical composition and definite physical and chemical properties; composition is uniform throughout
  • Atomicity: The number of atoms in an element's molecule
  • Compound: A pure substance made of two or more elements combined chemically in a fixed proportion
  • Mixtures: Formed by mixing two or more pure substances in any proportion, without undergoing a chemical change; they retain their individual properties
  • Homogeneous Mixture: Components uniformly distributed, not seen separately
  • Heterogeneous Mixture: Components not uniformly distributed, they can be seen separately

Separation Techniques

  • Fractional Crystallisation: Separates solids based on their solubility in a solvent
  • Sedimentation: Heavy, insoluble solids settle in a liquid mixture
  • Decantation: Pouring off the clear liquid without disturbing the settled solids
  • Evaporation: Converting a liquid to a vapor by heating or exposure to air
  • Crystallisation: Forming solid crystals from a hot, saturated solution by cooling
  • Distillation: Converting a liquid to vapor by heating, then condensing vapor back into liquid
  • Centrifugation: Separating suspended solids from liquids in a mixture
  • Fractional Distillation: Separating liquids with different boiling points

Additional Chemistry Concepts

  • Miscible Liquids: Liquids that dissolve completely in each other in any proportion
  • Immiscible Liquids: Liquids that do not dissolve in each other
  • Chromatography: Separating dissolved substances in a solution based on their absorption on a material
  • Diffusion: Spreading out and intermixing of substances due to particle motion
  • Liquefaction: Changing a gas to a liquid by applying pressure and reducing temperature
  • Atom: Smallest particle of an element exhibiting its properties
  • Atomic Number (Z): Number of protons in an atom's nucleus
  • Mass Number (A): Sum of protons and neutrons in an atom
  • Electronic Configuration: Arrangement of electrons in shells or orbits (energy levels)
  • Valence Shell: Outermost electron shell
  • Valence Electrons: Electrons in the valence shell
  • Isotopes: Atoms of the same element with same atomic number but different mass number (different number of neutrons)
  • lons: Charged particles formed by gaining or losing electrons
  • Radical: Group of atoms with a positive or negative charge
  • Valency: Combining capacity of an atom with other atoms
  • Symbols: Short-hand representation of chemical elements
  • Basic Radicals: Positively charged radicals (cations)
  • Acid Radicals: Negatively charged radicals (anions)
  • Molecular Formula: Symbolic representation of a molecule showing number of each atom
  • Chemical Equations: Symbolic representation of a chemical reaction, showing reactants and products
  • Reactants: Starting substances in a reaction
  • Products: Substances formed in a reaction
  • Law of Conservation of Mass: Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction
  • Balanced Chemical Equation: Number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides of the equation
  • Catalyst: Increases the rate of a reaction without being consumed
  • Promoter: Substance that increases a catalyst's efficiency
  • Chemical Reaction: Any transformation of matter into different substances, involving chemical bonds
  • Chemical Bond: Attractive force holding atoms or ions together in a molecule
  • Effervescence: Formation of gas bubbles in a liquid during a chemical reaction
  • Combination Reaction (Synthesis Reaction): Combining two or more substances to form a single substance
  • Decomposition Reaction: Breaking down a compound into simpler substances
  • Displacement Reaction: More active element displaces a less active one in a compound
  • Double Displacement Reaction: Two compounds exchange ions to form two new compounds
  • Precipitation Reaction: Formation of an insoluble solid (precipitate) when two aqueous solution react
  • Neutralization Reaction: Reaction between an acid and a base forming salt and water
  • Precipitate: Insoluble solid formed in a chemical reaction
  • Acids: Substances that produce hydrogen ions when dissolved in water
  • Indicators: Substances that change colour in acidic or basic solutions
  • Metal Reactivity Series: Metals arranged in decreasing order of reactivity
  • Exothermic Reaction: Heat is released
  • Endothermic Reaction: Heat is absorbed

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