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What is the relationship between molar mass and atomic mass for an element?
What is the relationship between molar mass and atomic mass for an element?
- Molar mass is numerically equal to the atomic mass in amu. (correct)
- Molar mass is always twice the atomic mass.
- There is no relationship between molar mass and atomic mass.
- Molar mass can be less than the atomic mass.
Which method can be used to determine the empirical formula of a substance?
Which method can be used to determine the empirical formula of a substance?
- Calculating from the percent composition of the elements. (correct)
- Using the cumulative mass of the solution.
- Measuring the physical dimensions of the compound.
- Using the molecular formula alone.
What do you call the liquid in which the solute is dissolved?
What do you call the liquid in which the solute is dissolved?
- Solution
- Precipitate
- Solvent (correct)
- Solute
How can you find the molecular formula of a substance using its empirical formula?
How can you find the molecular formula of a substance using its empirical formula?
Which of the following correctly defines molarity?
Which of the following correctly defines molarity?
What property typically differentiates metals from nonmetals in the periodic table?
What property typically differentiates metals from nonmetals in the periodic table?
Which group of elements is NOT classified as a noble gas?
Which group of elements is NOT classified as a noble gas?
What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?
What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?
Which of the following acids is classified as a strong acid?
Which of the following acids is classified as a strong acid?
What is the formula mass of $H_2O$ given that the molar mass of Hydrogen is 1 g/mol and Oxygen is 16 g/mol?
What is the formula mass of $H_2O$ given that the molar mass of Hydrogen is 1 g/mol and Oxygen is 16 g/mol?
What is the significance of Avogadro’s number?
What is the significance of Avogadro’s number?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of molecular compounds?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of molecular compounds?
When comparing two moles of different substances, which statement is true?
When comparing two moles of different substances, which statement is true?
Which scientist is known for determining the charge of the electron through oil drop experiments?
Which scientist is known for determining the charge of the electron through oil drop experiments?
What is the correct definition of atomic number?
What is the correct definition of atomic number?
Which of the following is true about ions?
Which of the following is true about ions?
What represents the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus?
What represents the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus?
What distinguishes molecular compounds from ionic compounds?
What distinguishes molecular compounds from ionic compounds?
Which scientist provided evidence for the existence of neutrons?
Which scientist provided evidence for the existence of neutrons?
What is true regarding the arrangement of elements in the periodic table?
What is true regarding the arrangement of elements in the periodic table?
What type of isomer retains the same molecular formula but differs in spatial arrangement?
What type of isomer retains the same molecular formula but differs in spatial arrangement?
Which of the following best describes the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?
Which of the following best describes the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?
Which of the following options correctly distinguishes between extensive and intensive physical properties?
Which of the following options correctly distinguishes between extensive and intensive physical properties?
What is a characteristic property of a homogeneous mixture?
What is a characteristic property of a homogeneous mixture?
How are mass and weight differentiated in scientific terms?
How are mass and weight differentiated in scientific terms?
Which statement best defines a physical change?
Which statement best defines a physical change?
What is the significance of the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions?
What is the significance of the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions?
In terms of measurement, what does uncertainty represent?
In terms of measurement, what does uncertainty represent?
Which of the following is an example of a chemical property?
Which of the following is an example of a chemical property?
Which of the following expert contributions pertained to atomic theory development?
Which of the following expert contributions pertained to atomic theory development?
When rounding numbers to significant figures, which of the following statements is correct?
When rounding numbers to significant figures, which of the following statements is correct?
What is the correct formula to calculate molarity?
What is the correct formula to calculate molarity?
Which of the following best distinguishes a solute from a solvent?
Which of the following best distinguishes a solute from a solvent?
Which statement correctly describes a concentrated solution?
Which statement correctly describes a concentrated solution?
What is the mass percentage of a solution?
What is the mass percentage of a solution?
Which would you use to determine if a redox reaction has occurred?
Which would you use to determine if a redox reaction has occurred?
In the context of chemical equations, what do stoichiometric coefficients represent?
In the context of chemical equations, what do stoichiometric coefficients represent?
Which type of reaction is characterized by the formation of a precipitate?
Which type of reaction is characterized by the formation of a precipitate?
Which statement accurately describes the distinction between strong and weak acids?
Which statement accurately describes the distinction between strong and weak acids?
Flashcards
Scientific Method
Scientific Method
A systematic process for gaining knowledge through observation, hypothesis, experimentation, analysis, and conclusion.
Theory vs. Law
Theory vs. Law
A theory explains why something happens, while a law summarizes observed behavior.
Chemistry's Role in Everyday Life
Chemistry's Role in Everyday Life
Chemistry plays a vital role in understanding and manipulating matter, affecting our food, medicine, materials, and environment.
Macroscopic, Microscopic, Symbolic Domains
Macroscopic, Microscopic, Symbolic Domains
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States of Matter
States of Matter
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Mass vs. Weight
Mass vs. Weight
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Law of Conservation of Mass
Law of Conservation of Mass
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Pure Substances vs. Mixtures
Pure Substances vs. Mixtures
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Homogeneous vs. Heterogeneous Mixtures
Homogeneous vs. Heterogeneous Mixtures
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Physical Change
Physical Change
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Chemical Change
Chemical Change
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Physical Properties
Physical Properties
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Chemical Properties
Chemical Properties
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Extensive vs. Intensive Properties
Extensive vs. Intensive Properties
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Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids
Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids
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Measurement
Measurement
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Significant Figures
Significant Figures
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Scientific Notation
Scientific Notation
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SI Units
SI Units
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SI Prefixes
SI Prefixes
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Derived Units
Derived Units
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Density
Density
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Scientific Notation in Calculations
Scientific Notation in Calculations
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Significant Figures in Results
Significant Figures in Results
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Exact Numbers
Exact Numbers
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Rounding Rules
Rounding Rules
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Precision vs. Accuracy
Precision vs. Accuracy
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Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), Kelvin (K)
Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), Kelvin (K)
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Factor-Label Method (Dimensional Analysis)
Factor-Label Method (Dimensional Analysis)
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Molar Mass
Molar Mass
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Dalton's Atomic Theory
Dalton's Atomic Theory
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Atomic Symbol
Atomic Symbol
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Law of Multiple Proportions
Law of Multiple Proportions
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Thomson's Discovery of the Electron
Thomson's Discovery of the Electron
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Millikan's Oil Drop Experiment
Millikan's Oil Drop Experiment
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Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment
Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment
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Soddy's Discovery of Isotopes
Soddy's Discovery of Isotopes
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Chadwick's Discovery of the Neutron
Chadwick's Discovery of the Neutron
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Atomic Structure
Atomic Structure
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Atomic Number (Z)
Atomic Number (Z)
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Mass Number (A)
Mass Number (A)
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Atoms vs. Ions
Atoms vs. Ions
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Isotope Symbols
Isotope Symbols
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Average Atomic Mass
Average Atomic Mass
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Percent Composition
Percent Composition
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Chemical Formulas
Chemical Formulas
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Ionic vs. Molecular Compounds
Ionic vs. Molecular Compounds
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Structural and Geometric Isomers
Structural and Geometric Isomers
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The Periodic Table
The Periodic Table
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Mendeleev and Meyer
Mendeleev and Meyer
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Periodic Law
Periodic Law
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Periods vs. Groups
Periods vs. Groups
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Metals vs. Nonmetals
Metals vs. Nonmetals
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Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, etc.
Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, etc.
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Effective Nuclear Charge
Effective Nuclear Charge
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Electronegativity
Electronegativity
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Octet Rule
Octet Rule
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Ionic Compounds
Ionic Compounds
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Molecular Compounds
Molecular Compounds
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Binary Compounds
Binary Compounds
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Ionic Compounds With Variable Charges
Ionic Compounds With Variable Charges
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Ionic Hydrates
Ionic Hydrates
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Molecular Inorganic Compounds
Molecular Inorganic Compounds
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Binary Acids
Binary Acids
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Oxoacids
Oxoacids
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Strong Acids and Bases
Strong Acids and Bases
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Weaker Acid, Stronger Conjugate Base
Weaker Acid, Stronger Conjugate Base
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Study Notes
Chemistry in Context
- Understand the scientific method: observation, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, conclusion.
- Differentiate between theory (explanation) and law (summary of observed behavior).
- Recognize chemistry's role in everyday life.
- Distinguish between macroscopic (observable), microscopic (atomic/molecular), and symbolic (chemical formulas/equations) domains.
Phases and Classification of Matter
- States of matter: solid, liquid, gas, plasma.
- Mass vs. weight: mass is the amount of matter, weight is the force of gravity on mass.
- Law of Conservation of Mass: mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
- Pure substances (elements, compounds) vs. mixtures (homogeneous, heterogeneous).
- Physical changes (no change in composition) vs. chemical changes (change in composition).
- Physical properties aid in characterizing and identifying substances.
- Phase refers to states of matter & regions with uniform composition in mixtures
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Physical properties (e.g., density, boiling point) vs. chemical properties (reactivity).
- Extensive properties (depend on amount of matter) vs. intensive properties (independent of amount).
- Identify physical and chemical changes.
- Classify elements as metals, nonmetals, or metalloids using the periodic table.
Measurements
- Measurements include magnitude, unit, and uncertainty.
- Significant figures indicate precision.
- Scientific notation represents very large or very small numbers.
- Seven base SI units (Table 1.2).
- SI prefixes (Table 1.3).
- Derived units (e.g., volume, density).
- Perform density calculations.
Measurement Uncertainty, Accuracy, and Precision
- Use scientific notation in calculations.
- Report correct significant figures in calculation results.
- Identify exact numbers.
- Round answers correctly.
- Understand precision (closeness of measurements) and accuracy (closeness to true value).
Mathematical Treatment of Results
- Convert between Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), and Kelvin (K).
- Use factor-label method (dimensional analysis) for unit conversions.
- Understand molar mass as a conversion factor.
Early Ideas in Atomic Theory
- Dalton's postulates: elements are made of atoms, atoms of an element are identical, etc.
- Atomic symbols and their meaning (Table 2.1).
- Deductions from Dalton's theory (e.g., Law of Multiple Proportions).
Evolution of Atomic Theory
- Thomson's discovery of the electron (mass-to-charge ratio).
- Millikan's oil drop experiment (electron charge).
- Rutherford's gold foil experiment (nuclear model of the atom).
- Soddy's discovery of isotopes.
- Chadwick's discovery of the neutron.
Atomic Structure and Symbolism
- Atomic structure: protons, neutrons (nucleus), electrons.
- Relative masses and charges of subatomic particles (Table 2.2).
- Atomic number (Z) = number of protons.
- Mass number (A) = protons + neutrons.
- Atoms (neutral) vs. ions (charged; cations +, anions -).
- Isotope symbols.
- Calculate average atomic mass and percent composition.
Chemical Formulas
- Recognize chemical formulas for ionic and molecular compounds.
- Understand structural and geometric isomers.
The Periodic Table
- Mendeleev and Meyer's contributions.
- Periodic law: properties recur periodically with atomic number.
- Organization of the periodic table: periods (rows), groups (columns).
- Metals vs. nonmetals: position, properties.
- Alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, chalcogens, halogens, noble gases, transition metals, inner transition metals (lanthanides, actinides).
- Trends in effective nuclear charge and electronegativity.
Molecular and Ionic Compounds
- Chemical reactions involve rearrangement of atoms and electrons.
- Octet rule: atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve 8 valence electrons.
- Ionic compounds (ionic bonds).
- Molecular compounds (covalent bonds).
Chemical Nomenclature
- Distinguish between organic/inorganic and molecular/ionic compounds.
- Naming binary compounds, ionic compounds (including those with variable charges), ionic hydrates, molecular inorganic compounds, binary acids, and oxoacids.
- Six common strong acids and six common strong bases.
- Stronger acid has weaker conjugate base.
Formula Mass and the Mole Concept
- Determine formula mass.
- Mole concept: 1 mol = 6.02 x 10²³ particles (Avogadro's number).
- Molar mass (g/mol) is numerically equal to atomic mass (amu).
- Conversions between mass, moles, number of molecules, and number of atoms.
Determining Empirical and Molecular Formulas
- Calculate percent composition from masses or molecular formula.
- Determine empirical formula from masses or percent composition.
- Determine molecular formula from empirical formula and molar mass.
Molarity
- Concentration: amount of solute in a solution.
- Solute, solvent, solution.
- Concentrated vs. dilute solutions.
- Molarity (M) = moles of solute / liters of solution.
- Calculations involving molarity.
Other Units for Solution Concentrations
- Mass percentage, volume percentage, mass-volume percentage, parts per million (ppm), parts per billion (ppb).
- Calculations involving these concentration units
Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
- Write balanced chemical equations from names of substances.
- Reactants, products, phase labels, stoichiometric coefficients.
- Molecular, complete ionic, and net ionic equations.
- Applications of net ionic equations.
Classifying Chemical Reactions
- Redox reactions (oxidation-reduction).
- Precipitation reactions.
- Acid-base reactions.
- Strong vs. weak acids and bases.
- Neutralization reactions.
- Assign oxidation states to identify oxidized and reduced species.
- Single displacement and combustion reactions are redox reactions.
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Test your understanding of key chemistry concepts, including the scientific method and classifications of matter. This quiz covers the states of matter, differences between pure substances and mixtures, and physical versus chemical changes. Enhance your grasp of how chemistry relates to daily life and the foundational principles of the subject.
