Chemistry: Elements, Mixtures, and Compounds
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What do ball-and-stick models represent the bonds as?

  • Squares
  • Spheres
  • Sticks (correct)
  • Lines

    • The angles in a ball-and-stick model are not accurate.

    False

    What is the molecular formula for alanine?

    C3H7NO2

    Sodium chloride is also known as ______.

    <p>table salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the empirical formula of NaCl?

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

    Match the following ionic compounds with their cations:

    <p>Sodium chloride = Na+ Potassium fluoride = K+ Calcium oxide = Ca2+ Aluminum sulfide = Al3+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In ionic compounds, the positive element is written after the negative element in the chemical formula.

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

    What principle is applied to predict the formulas of ionic compounds?

    <p>Principle of electrical neutrality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the properties of nonmetals?

    <p>Low melting points and low densities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Noble gases are highly reactive with other elements.

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

    What does the term 'halogen' mean?

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

    Metals are typically found on the _____ side of the zigzag line in the periodic table.

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

    What charge does a cation carry?

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

    Nonmetals tend to form cations.

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

    Match the following elements with their properties:

    <p>Helium = Colorless gas, low reactivity Silicon = Semiconductor Argon = Inert gas, very low reactivity Iron = Metal, good conductor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes semimetals?

    <p>They exhibit properties of both metals and nonmetals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding an electron to an atom?

    <p>An anion is formed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pure substances can be separated into two or more substances by physical methods.

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

    Sodium chloride is formed by the transfer of ___ from sodium to chlorine.

    <p>one electron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following particles with their type:

    <p>Cation = Positively charged particle Anion = Negatively charged particle Ion = Charged particle Molecule = Two or more atoms joined by a bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can elements exist?

    <p>As atoms or molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about covalent bonds?

    <p>They involve the sharing of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Main-group nonmetals typically form anions whose charge is equal to the group number.

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

    What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

    <p>Ionic bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compounds are formed when electrons are transferred?

    <p>Ionic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A molecular formula represents the total number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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

    What is the formula unit of common table salt?

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

    What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between magnesium (Mg) and nitrogen (N)?

    <p>Mg3N2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Binary ionic compounds are named by placing the nonmetal ion before the metal ion.

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

    Molecules that have unequal sharing of electrons are called _____ covalent compounds.

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

    Match the following types of compounds with their characteristics:

    <p>Covalent Compounds = Sharing electrons among non-metals Ionic Compounds = Transfer of electrons between metals and non-metals Polar Covalent Compounds = Unequal sharing of electrons Molecular Formula = Represents the number and kinds of atoms in a molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the charge of the magnesium ion?

    <p>+2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about compounds is true?

    <p>All samples have the same elements in the same ratio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The systematic name for NaCl is __________.

    <p>sodium chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a molecular formula?

    <p>H2O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The structural formula provides a three-dimensional representation of a molecule.

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

    Mixtures can be separated into their components using chemical means.

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

    Match each ionic compound with its systematic name:

    <p>KF = Potassium fluoride CaO = Calcium oxide NaCl = Sodium chloride FeCl2 = Iron(II) chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural formula for methane?

    <p>CH4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main principle behind the technique of distillation?

    <p>The most volatile component vaporizes first.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds contains a polyatomic ion?

    <p>MgSO4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cations formed from non-metals end with the suffix -ide.

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

    The process of obtaining table salt from seawater typically involves __________.

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

    What is the charge of sulfur in an ionic compound with aluminum?

    <p>-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the separation technique with its corresponding physical property:

    <p>Distillation = Boiling Point Filtration = State of Matter Chromatography = Adherence to a Surface Evaporation = Volatility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of mixtures can be separated by filtration?

    <p>Mixtures with large particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chromatography relies on the different states of matter to separate components.

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

    What can change in a mixture while keeping its classification as a mixture?

    <p>The proportion of pure substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Matter: Elements, Mixtures, and Compounds

    • Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.
    • Pure substances cannot be separated into simpler substances by physical methods.
    • Mixtures are a combination of two or more pure substances in varying proportions.
    • Mixtures can be categorized as either homogeneous or heterogeneous.
    • Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition throughout, while heterogeneous mixtures have a non-uniform composition.
    • Elements are fundamental substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

    Chemical Formulas

    • Chemical formulas represent the composition of a compound using symbols for elements and numerical subscripts indicating the number of atoms of each element present.
    • The formula unit for an ionic compound represents the lowest whole-number ratio of ions in the compound.
    • The molecular formula for a covalent compound indicates the exact number of atoms of each element present in a molecule of the compound

    Naming Chemical Compounds

    • Naming compounds is essential for clear communication in chemistry.
    • Common names for compounds are often arbitrary and may not reflect the chemical composition.
    • Systematic names, developed by IUPAC, are based on the chemical composition and provide a standardized way to name compounds.
    • Binary ionic compounds are named by naming the cation (positive ion) followed by the anion (negative ion).

    Types of Compounds

    • Covalent compounds are formed when atoms share electrons.
    • Ionic compounds are formed when atoms transfer electrons.
    • Polar covalent compounds are formed when electrons are shared unequally between atoms.
    • The name and formula of a covalent compound depends on the quantity of the atoms present in the compound, represented by prefixes.

    Properties of Elements

    • Metals are typically solids with high melting points and densities, exhibit metallic luster, and are good conductors of heat and electricity.
    • Nonmetals are typically gases or brittle solids or liquids with low melting points and densities, do not exhibit luster, and are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

    The Periodic Table

    • The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements.
    • Main groups are columns 1A-2A and 3A-8A.
    • Transition metals are in groups 3B-2B.
    • Inner transition metals are the lanthanides and actinides.
    • The table is organized by atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus) and recurring chemical properties.

    Separation of Mixtures

    • Various techniques exist to separate mixtures based on differences in physical properties (boiling point, state of matter, adherence to a surface, or volatility).
    • Distillation is a method to separate liquids with different boiling points.
    • Filtration separates substances based on differences in particle size.
    • Evaporation separates components of homogenous mixtures based on volatility differences.

    Ions

    • Ions are atoms or groups of atoms with a positive or negative electric charge.
    • Cations are positively charged ions.
    • Anions are negatively charged ions.
    • The charge of an ion is represented by a superscript (+ or -) and a numerical value if required.
    • Metals tend to form cations, whereas nonmetals tend to form anions.

    Types of Mixtures: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous

    • Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition throughout. Examples include solutions (e.g., saltwater) and alloys (e.g., steel).
    • Heterogeneous mixtures have a non-uniform composition throughout. Examples include suspensions (e.g., muddy water) and colloids (e.g., milk).

    Atoms and Molecules

    • Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter.
    • Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
    • Molecules are groups of two or more atoms joined together by chemical bonds.
    • Molecular models visually represent the structure and shape of molecules.

    Ionic Compounds and Formula Units

    • Ionic compounds consist of cations and anions arranged in a crystal lattice.
    • The formula unit is the simplest whole-number ratio of ions in an ionic compound or binary ionic compound.

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