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Which type of chemical bond involves the unequal sharing of electrons between atoms?
Which type of chemical bond involves the unequal sharing of electrons between atoms?
Which of the following is NOT a property of water due to hydrogen bonding?
Which of the following is NOT a property of water due to hydrogen bonding?
What is the primary difference between isotopes of the same element?
What is the primary difference between isotopes of the same element?
Which of the following is an example of a cation?
Which of the following is an example of a cation?
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A solution with a pH of 3 is considered?
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered?
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What is the role of buffers in biological systems?
What is the role of buffers in biological systems?
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Which of the following interactions is the weakest type of attraction between molecules?
Which of the following interactions is the weakest type of attraction between molecules?
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What is the minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction called?
What is the minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction called?
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Study Notes
Matter, Atoms, and Elements
- Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.
- All matter is made of atoms.
- An element is a substance consisting of only one kind of atom (e.g., hydrogen, carbon, oxygen).
- Atoms have a nucleus containing protons (positive charge) and neutrons (neutral charge).
- Electrons (negative charge) orbit the nucleus.
- Atomic number is the number of protons in an atom, defining the element.
- Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons (e.g., Carbon-12 vs. Carbon-14).
Chemical Bonds
- Covalent bonds: Atoms share electrons (strong bond).
- Polar covalent bonds: Electrons are shared unequally (e.g., water).
- Nonpolar covalent bonds: Electrons are shared equally.
- Ionic bonds: One atom takes an electron from another, creating ions (charged atoms).
- Cations are positively charged ions.
- Anions are negatively charged ions.
- Hydrogen bonds: Weak bonds between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom (e.g., N, O, F).
- Van der Waals interactions: Very weak attractions between oppositely charged atoms.
Water and Its Properties
- Water is a polar molecule.
- Polarity is due to unequal sharing of electrons between oxygen and hydrogen.
- Hydrogen bonding: Water molecules form hydrogen bonds, which give water unique properties:
- Cohesion (water molecules stick to each other)
- Adhesion (water molecules stick to other substances)
- High specific heat (water resists temperature changes)
- High heat of vaporization (a lot of energy is needed to turn water into vapor)
- Universal solvent (water dissolves many substances)
Acids, Bases, and pH
- Acids release H+ ions in water, lowering pH (more acidic).
- Bases release OH- ions in water, raising pH (more basic).
- pH scale measures the concentration of H+ ions in a solution.
- pH 7 is neutral (pure water).
- pH < 7 is acidic.
- pH > 7 is basic.
- Buffers help maintain stable pH levels in living organisms (e.g., blood pH is maintained between 7.35 and 7.45).
Chemical Reactions
- Chemical reactions involve breaking and forming bonds.
- Reactants turn into products.
- Activation energy is needed to start a reaction.
- Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler ones using water.
- Condensation combines simpler molecules into complex ones, releasing water.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of matter, atoms, and chemical bonds. Test your knowledge on elements, atomic structure, and the various types of chemical bonds including covalent and ionic bonds. Perfect for students studying introductory chemistry concepts.
