Chemistry Introduction and Atomic Structure
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What are the fundamental building blocks of matter?

  • Compounds
  • Molecules
  • Elements
  • Atoms (correct)

    • What defines an element in terms of atomic structure?

  • The number of neutrons in the nucleus
  • The number of protons in the nucleus (correct)
  • The combination of protons and neutrons
  • The number of electrons surrounding the nucleus

    • Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

  • Ionic bond
  • Covalent bond (correct)
  • Hydrogen bond
  • Metallic bond

    • In which state of matter do particles have a fixed shape and volume?

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    What is the purpose of balancing chemical equations?

    <p>To ensure the number of atoms is the same on both sides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does stoichiometry primarily involve?

    <p>The quantitative relationship between reactants and products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a solution, what is the substance present in the largest amount called?

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    What are products in a chemical reaction?

    <p>New substances formed from the reactants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the Arrhenius model of acids and bases?

    <p>Acids release H⁺ ions in water and bases release OH⁻ ions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gibbs free energy (ΔG) indicate about a chemical reaction?

    <p>It determines whether a reaction can occur spontaneously. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does not affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

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    How does Le Chatelier's principle describe the position of equilibrium?

    <p>Changes in concentration and temperature affect equilibrium position. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes entropy (ΔS) in a chemical reaction?

    <p>It is a measure of disorder within a system. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of organic chemistry?

    <p>The focus on carbon-containing compounds. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a proper lab safety procedure?

    <p>Wearing lab goggles when handling chemicals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes radioactive decay?

    <p>It leads to unstable atomic nuclei spontaneously disintegrating. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Chemistry definition

    The study of matter, its properties, and how it changes.

    Atomic structure

    Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons; arranged with a nucleus & orbiting electrons.

    Ionic bond

    Atoms transfer electrons, forming +ve and -ve ions that attract.

    Covalent bond type

    Atoms share electrons

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    States of matter

    Matter exists as solid, liquid, or gas, each with distinct properties.

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    Chemical reaction

    A process where substances rearrange to form new substances.

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    Stoichiometry

    Quantitative relationships between reactants and products in a chemical reaction.

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    Solution

    A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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    Solubility

    How much of a substance dissolves in a solvent.

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    Solution Concentration

    Amount of solute dissolved in a given amount of solvent.

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    Acid

    Substance releasing H⁺ ions in water (Arrhenius).

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    Gibbs Free Energy

    Determines if a reaction occurs spontaneously.

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    Chemical Kinetics

    Study of reaction rates in chemistry.

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    Nuclear Reaction

    Reaction involving changes in the nucleus.

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    Equilibrium

    State where forward and reverse rates are equal.

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    Le Chatelier's Principle

    Predicting how changes affect equilibrium.

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    Study Notes

    Introduction to Chemistry

    • Chemistry is the study of matter, its properties, and how it changes.
    • It encompasses a broad range of topics including atomic structure, bonding, reactions, and the properties of different substances.
    • The study of chemistry relies on observation, experimentation, and the development of models to explain observations.

    Atomic Structure

    • Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter.
    • An atom consists of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting the nucleus.
    • Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons are neutral.
    • The number of protons in an atom's nucleus defines the element.
    • Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.

    Bonding

    • Chemical bonds hold atoms together in molecules and compounds.
    • The three main types of bonds are ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds.
    • Ionic bonds form when one atom gives up electrons to another, creating positive and negative ions that attract.
    • Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons.
    • Metallic bonds involve a "sea" of electrons shared among many positive metal ions.

    States of Matter

    • Matter exists in three primary states: solid, liquid, and gas.
    • Solids have a fixed shape and volume.
    • Liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container.
    • Gases have neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume.

    Chemical Reactions

    • Chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of atoms to form new substances.
    • Reactants are the substances that undergo change, and products are the substances that are formed.
    • Chemical equations describe the reactants and products involved in a reaction.
    • Balancing chemical equations ensures that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.
    • Types of chemical reactions include synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, and double replacement.

    Stoichiometry

    • Stoichiometry is the quantitative relationship between reactants and products in a chemical reaction.
    • It relies on using balanced chemical equations to determine the amounts of reactants needed or products formed.
    • It involves converting between moles, mass, and volume of reactants and products.

    Solutions

    • Solutions are homogeneous mixtures of two or more substances.
    • The substance present in the largest amount is the solvent, and the other substances are the solutes.
    • Solubility describes the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
    • Concentration of a solution describes the amount of solute dissolved in a given amount of solvent.

    Acids and Bases

    • Acids and bases are defined by their properties and effects on other substances.
    • Arrhenius definition: Acids release H⁺ ions in water, and bases release OH⁻ ions in water.
    • Brønsted-Lowry definition: Acids are proton donors, and bases are proton acceptors.
    • The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity of a solution.

    Thermodynamics

    • Thermodynamics studies energy changes in chemical processes.
    • Enthalpy (ΔH) is the heat absorbed or released during a reaction at constant pressure.
    • Entropy (ΔS) is a measure of disorder in a system.
    • Gibbs free energy (ΔG) determines whether a reaction will occur spontaneously.

    Kinetics

    • Chemical kinetics studies the rates of chemical reactions.
    • Factors affecting reaction rates include temperature, concentration, surface area, and catalysts.
    • Reaction mechanisms describe the step-by-step process of a reaction.

    Nuclear Chemistry

    • Nuclear chemistry studies the properties and reactions of atomic nuclei.
    • Radioactive decay involves the spontaneous disintegration of unstable atomic nuclei.
    • Nuclear reactions involve changes in the nucleus of an atom, unlike chemical reactions which only involve the electrons.
    • Applications of nuclear chemistry include nuclear medicine, nuclear power, and radiocarbon dating.

    Organic Chemistry

    • Organic chemistry focuses on the study of carbon-containing compounds.
    • Organic compounds form the basis of many biological molecules.
    • This includes alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and other functional groups.
    • Different types of reactions exist to transform organic compounds.

    General Lab Procedures

    • Proper lab safety procedures are crucial.
    • Accurate measurement techniques are essential for reliable data.
    • Proper disposal procedures are critical for environmental safety.
    • Data recording, analysis, and interpretation, and drawing conclusions.

    Equilibrium

    • Equilibrium is a state where the forward and reverse reaction rates are equal.
    • Le Chatelier's principle describes how changes in conditions (concentration, temperature, or pressure) affect the position of equilibrium.
    • Equilibrium constants (Keq) quantify the ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium.

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