Chemistry: Matter, Changes, and Energy

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Considering a scenario where a substance undergoes a change that alters its appearance, but the chemical composition remains constant, which type of change is this?

  • Sublimation
  • Physical change (correct)
  • Chemical change
  • Nuclear change

If a scientist measures the mass of an object to be 250 grams and its volume to be 100 cubic centimeters, which calculation correctly determines its density?

  • $Density = \frac{100 \text{ cm}^3}{250 \text{ grams}}$
  • $Density = 250 \text{ grams} + 100 \text{ cm}^3$
  • $Density = 250 \text{ grams} \times 100 \text{ cm}^3$
  • $Density = \frac{250 \text{ grams}}{100 \text{ cm}^3}$ (correct)

A chemist observes a reaction where heat is released, causing the surrounding environment to warm up. Which type of reaction is occurring?

  • Endothermic reaction
  • Adiabatic reaction
  • Isothermal reaction
  • Exothermic reaction (correct)

In a closed system, a chemical reaction occurs where Substance A transforms into Substance B. If the initial mass of Substance A is 50 grams, what can be expected about the total mass of Substance B after the transformation, assuming no material enters or leaves the system?

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Consider a scenario where you have two objects: Object X, which is stationary on a table, and Object Y, which is rolling down a hill. Which statement best describes the energy possessed by each object?

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If a gas is compressed inside a cylinder, causing its volume to decrease while maintaining a constant temperature, what will happen to the pressure exerted by the gas?

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When a solid transforms directly into a gas without passing through the liquid state, which process is occurring?

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Consider two liquids: Liquid A with high viscosity and Liquid B with low viscosity. Which statement accurately describes their resistance to flow?

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In a scenario where a gas is heated in a rigid container, causing its temperature to increase, what happens to the pressure of the gas, assuming the volume remains constant?

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When gas bubbles form throughout a liquid during its phase transition to a gaseous state, what is this specific process called?

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Flashcards

What is matter?

Anything that has mass and occupies space.

What is weight?

A measure of the force of gravity on an object.

What is mass?

A measure of how much matter is in an object.

What is volume?

The amount of space matter occupies.

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What is density?

Ratio of mass to volume of a substance.

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Physical change

Change in form/appearance, no new substance.

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Chemical Change

Change producing one or more new substances.

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What is combustion?

Rapid combo of fuel & oxygen, yields heat & light.

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What is Electrolysis?

Using electricity to break down a compound.

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What is Energy?

The ability to do work or cause change.

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Study Notes

  • The provided text appears to be from a chemistry study guide.
  • The answers to multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and problem-solving questions are provided.
  • The study guide covers topics such as measuring matter, changes in matter, the definition of matter, weight, mass, volume, density, and types of changes (physical and chemical).
  • The topics also include combustion, electrolysis, oxidation, tarnishing, energy, the law of conservation of mass, temperature, thermal energy, exothermic and endothermic changes, kinetic and potential energy, and electromagnetic energy

Density Problems and Calculations

  • Example density calculation: If 12 grams of alcohol has a volume of 15 cm³, its density is calculated as 0.8 g/cm³.
  • Calculation of mass using density and volume: If gold has a density of 19.32 g/cm³ and a volume of 45 cm³, the mass is calculated as ≈ 869.4 g.
  • Calculation of volume using density and mass: If calcium chloride has a density of 2.5 g/mL and a mass of 20.5 g, its volume is calculated as 8.2 mL.

Volume and Density Calculations

  • Volume calculation for a rectangular solid: Given length (l = 10 cm), width (w = 3 cm), and height (h = 5 cm), the volume (v) is calculated as 150 cm³.
  • Density calculation from mass and volume: With a mass of 180g and a volume of 150 cm³, the density is calculated as 1.2 g/cm³.

Density Ordering

  • In a container with multiple liquids, the liquids will layer based on density, with the densest at the bottom and the least dense at the top.
  • Example ordering, from bottom to top: liquid aluminum, maple syrup, glycerin, sea water, castor oil, ethyl alcohol.

States of Matter

  • Matter exists predominantly in solid, liquid, and gas states

Solid-state Definitions

  • Solid: A form of matter with a definite shape and volume
  • Crystalline Solid: Solid particles arranged in a regular, repeating pattern
  • Amorphous Solid: Solid particles are not arranged in any definite pattern.

Liquid-state Definitions

  • Liquid: A form of matter with a definite volume but no definite shape
  • Fluid: A substance that flows
  • Surface Tension: Inward pull among molecules of a liquid that brings surface molecules closer
  • Viscosity: Resistance of a liquid to flow

Gaseous-state Definitions

  • Gas: A form of matter without a definite shape or volume

Phase Changes

  • Melting: Change from a solid to a liquid
  • Melting Point: The specific temperature at which melting occurs for pure substances
  • Freezing/Solidification: Change from a liquid to a solid
  • Vaporization: Change from a liquid to a gas
  • Evaporation: Vaporization that occurs at the surface of a liquid
  • Boiling: When a liquid changes to a gas below and at the surface
  • Boiling Point: Gas bubbles forming throughout the liquid during a change in state
  • Condensation: Change from gas to a liquid
  • Sublimation: Change from a solid to a gas
  • Deposition: Change from a gas to a solid

6th Partial: Gas Behavior

  • Volume: Amount of space that matter fills
  • Temperature: Measure of average energy of random motion of the particles of a substance
  • Pressure: Force of its outward push divided by the area of the walls of the container
  • Concentration: Number of particles in a given unit of volume
  • Pressure is Force / Area
  • Boyle's Law: P1V1 = P2V2
  • Gay-Lussac's Law: P1/T1 = P2/T2
  • Charles's Law: V1/T1 = V2/T2
  • Combined Gas Law: P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2

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