Chemistry Fundamentals and Measurements

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heat is added?

They vibrate more and may start to break their bonds. (correct)

They move freely and fill the container.

They lose energy and become denser.

They become compact and cooler.

Evaporation occurs when all particles in a liquid have enough energy to become gas.

False

What is the process called when a solid converts directly to a gas?

sublimation

Condensation is the process of changing from a gas to a _____ .

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In a gas, what happens to the pressure if the container is rigid and heat is added?

The pressure increases. Signup and view all the answers

Match the state of matter with its characteristic property:

Solid = Definite shape and volume Liquid = Definite volume but takes the shape of the container Gas = No definite shape or volume Sublimation = Direct phase transition from solid to gas Signup and view all the answers

When heat is added to a liquid, the liquid's particles vibrate and the space between them increases.

True Signup and view all the answers

____ is the process where the temperature rises in a thermometer due to heat added to the liquid.

Evaporation Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit used to measure mass?

Kilograms Signup and view all the answers

Weight is defined as the amount of matter in an object.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating density?

Density = mass/volume Signup and view all the answers

The movement of particles in a solid is described as __________.

vibration Signup and view all the answers

Match the state of matter with its correct property.

Solid = Definite shape and virtually incompressible Liquid = No definite shape and flows Gas = No fixed shape and easily compressed Signup and view all the answers

Which type of observation involves numbers and measurements?

Quantitative Signup and view all the answers

A meniscus is the curve at the bottom of a liquid in a narrow vessel.

False Signup and view all the answers

What happens to gases in terms of shape and volume?

Gases have no fixed shape and fill the entire volume of their container. Signup and view all the answers

According to the kinetic theory, particles in a __________ have the highest amount of kinetic energy.

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What is the standard unit for measuring weight?

Newtons Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of Mass

Mass represents the amount of matter contained in an object and is denoted by the symbol (m).
The standard unit for measuring mass is kilograms (kg).

Chemistry Overview

Chemistry studies matter and its interactions, including chemical reactions and new element discovery.
Biochemistry focuses on interactions among organisms.

Time Units in Measurements

Basic time unit is the second.
Prefix "kilo" indicates a thousand; "milli" indicates one-thousandth.

Types of Observations

Qualitative observations focus on appearances or uncertain volumes.
Quantitative observations involve numerical measurements.

Weight vs. Mass

Weight measures the force acting on an object and is calculated as weight = mass x gravity.
The standard unit for weight is Newtons (N).

Measurement of Volume

Volume is measured in liters (L).

Meniscus

Meniscus refers to the curved surface of a liquid in a narrow vessel.
Mercury behaves oppositely, forming a bump in the middle.
Proper measurement requires viewing at eye level to avoid parallax error.

Matter and Its Composition

Matter has both mass and volume, consisting of particles including atoms and molecules.

Properties of Solids

Solids possess a definite shape and do not flow.
They are nearly incompressible and expand minimally when heated.

Properties of Liquids

Liquids have no definite shape and flow to fit their container's shape.
They are virtually incompressible.

Properties of Gases

Gases lack a fixed shape and completely fill their container.
They are easily compressed.

Kinetic Theory of Matter

This theory explains behavioral observations of substances, emphasizing particle movement.
Particles are always in motion; kinetic energy relates to movement.

Particle Kinetic Energy

Kinetic energy varies with motion: more activity leads to more kinetic energy.
Gas particles have the highest kinetic energy, followed by liquids, with solids having the least.

Density Concept

Density is defined as the mass of an object divided by its volume.
Formula: Density = mass/volume.

Thermal Expansion of States of Matter

Solids: Addition of heat increases particle vibration and creates expansion.
Liquids: Heating slightly increases particle movement and space between them, visible in thermometers.
Gases: Heat leads to rapid movement, causing significant expansion with weak or no intermolecular bonds.

Phase Changes

Boiling: All particles achieve enough energy to transition to the gaseous state.
Evaporation: Only surface particles acquire sufficient energy to evaporate.
Condensation: Transition from gas back to liquid, counteracting evaporation.
Sublimation: Direct phase change from solid to gas.
Deposition: Direct change from gas to solid state.

Physical Properties of Matter

Shape refers to the external form or outline of an object.
Size is related to the magnitude or dimensions of an object.

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