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What is the defining characteristic of an element?
What is the defining characteristic of an element?
What are the three primary subatomic particles found in an atom?
What are the three primary subatomic particles found in an atom?
In which part of the periodic table are nonmetals primarily located?
In which part of the periodic table are nonmetals primarily located?
What does the position of an element in a period indicate about its atomic structure?
What does the position of an element in a period indicate about its atomic structure?
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What characteristic distinguishes noble gases from other elements?
What characteristic distinguishes noble gases from other elements?
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Which of the following statements about compounds is true?
Which of the following statements about compounds is true?
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What information does the atomic number of an element provide?
What information does the atomic number of an element provide?
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Which group of elements is considered to have transitional properties between metals and nonmetals?
Which group of elements is considered to have transitional properties between metals and nonmetals?
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What primarily determines the atomic mass of an atom?
What primarily determines the atomic mass of an atom?
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What is a compound?
What is a compound?
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What defines a negatively charged atom?
What defines a negatively charged atom?
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In ionic bonding, what occurs when an atom loses an electron?
In ionic bonding, what occurs when an atom loses an electron?
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What happens in a polar covalent bond?
What happens in a polar covalent bond?
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What is required for a phase change to occur in a substance?
What is required for a phase change to occur in a substance?
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Which method is suitable for separating solute from a solution?
Which method is suitable for separating solute from a solution?
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What is an emulsion?
What is an emulsion?
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Which of the following defines a chemical change?
Which of the following defines a chemical change?
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What distinguishes an endothermic reaction from an exothermic reaction?
What distinguishes an endothermic reaction from an exothermic reaction?
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What are isotopes specifically characterized by?
What are isotopes specifically characterized by?
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What is solubility a measure of?
What is solubility a measure of?
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What role do electrons play in chemical bonding?
What role do electrons play in chemical bonding?
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What is the primary principle behind the law of conservation of mass?
What is the primary principle behind the law of conservation of mass?
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In a synthesis reaction, how many products are formed?
In a synthesis reaction, how many products are formed?
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What type of chemical reaction involves exchanging elements between two compounds?
What type of chemical reaction involves exchanging elements between two compounds?
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What is a key characteristic of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
What is a key characteristic of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
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What do acids release in solution?
What do acids release in solution?
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What happens during a neutralization reaction?
What happens during a neutralization reaction?
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Which type of biomolecule is primarily made of fatty acids and glycerol?
Which type of biomolecule is primarily made of fatty acids and glycerol?
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What is the role of nucleotides in living organisms?
What is the role of nucleotides in living organisms?
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During hydrolysis, what role does water play?
During hydrolysis, what role does water play?
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What effect does increasing temperature generally have on reaction rates?
What effect does increasing temperature generally have on reaction rates?
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What do carbohydrates break down into during digestion?
What do carbohydrates break down into during digestion?
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What is the function of indicators in acid-base chemistry?
What is the function of indicators in acid-base chemistry?
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What defines an oxidation reaction in organic chemistry?
What defines an oxidation reaction in organic chemistry?
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What occurs during dehydration synthesis?
What occurs during dehydration synthesis?
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What is a primary source of energy for living organisms?
What is a primary source of energy for living organisms?
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Study Notes
Chemistry of Matter
- Chemistry studies atoms, molecules, their bonding, and reactions.
- Matter is anything with mass and volume.
- A substance is uniform in composition.
- An element is a substance that cannot be broken into simpler substances.
- A compound is formed when two or more elements chemically combine.
Atomic Structure
- Atoms are the fundamental units of matter.
- Atoms consist of electrons, neutrons, and protons.
- Electrons are negatively charged and orbit the nucleus.
- Neutrons are uncharged and found in the nucleus.
- Protons are positively charged and found in the nucleus.
- The number of protons defines an element.
The Periodic Table
- The periodic table organizes elements by properties.
- Elements are arranged in rows (periods) and columns (groups).
- Periods reflect electron shell counts.
- Groups show similar valence electron numbers.
- Metals are on the left side and middle.
- Nonmetals are on the right.
- Noble gases are the last group of nonmetals, unreactive.
- Metalloids have properties between metals and nonmetals.
- Element squares contain information like symbol, atomic number, and atomic mass.
Compounds
- A compound is formed of two or more elements.
- Molecules are the smallest unit of a compound.
- Compounds are identified by their chemical formula that shows the types and ratios of elements.
- Examples: Water (H₂O)
Isotopes and Ions
- Isotopes have a differing number of neutrons.
- Ions are charged atoms.
- Anions are negatively charged ions.
- Cations are positively charged ions.
- Radioactive isotopes are unstable and emit radiation.
Bonding
- Atoms bond to achieve stability (usually an outer shell with eight electrons).
- Lewis electron dot diagrams depict valence electrons.
- Ionic bonds form from electron transfer (cation and anion).
- Covalent bonds result from electron sharing.
- Polar covalent bonds—unequal electron sharing (dipole).
- Nonpolar covalent bonds—equal electron sharing.
States of Matter
- Substances exist as solids, liquids, or gases (phases).
- Phase changes occur with temperature and/or pressure changes.
- Vapor pressure is the tendency to transition to a gas phase.
Mixtures
- Mixtures are physically combined substances.
- Homogeneous mixtures are uniform (solutions).
- Heterogeneous mixtures are non-uniform.
Solutions
- Solutions involve a solute dissolved in a solvent.
- Solubility measures dissolution tendency.
- Solutions can be separated by filtration or distillation.
- Chromatography separates multiple solutes.
- Tinctures are concentrated solutions (alcoholic solvent).
- Emulsions are mixtures of immiscible liquids.
Changes in Matter
- Chemical changes involve bond breaking/forming.
- Physical changes involve no bond breaking/forming.
Chemical Reactions
- Chemical reactions occur when bonds are broken/formed.
- Reactants are initial substances.
- Products are resulting substances.
- Endothermic reactions absorb energy.
- Exothermic reactions release energy.
- Equilibrium is a balance between products and reactants.
- Conservation of mass means the mass is equal before and after a reaction.
Reaction Types
- Synthesis reaction: Two reactants combine to form one product.
- Single replacement reaction: One element replaces another in a compound.
- Double displacement reaction: The elements of two compounds swap.
- Decomposition reaction: A compound breaks down into two or more substances.
Reaction Rate
- Reaction rate is how fast a reaction proceeds.
- Factors influence reaction rates (temperature, pressure, catalysts).
Catalysts
- Catalysts speed up reactions without being consumed.
- They lower the activation energy.
Acid-Base Chemistry
- Acids produce H⁺ ions in solution.
- Bases produce OH⁻ ions in solution.
- The pH scale measures acidity/basicity (0-14).
- Neutralization reactions involve acid and base combining to form water and salt.
- Indicators change color with acid/base.
Chemical Equilibrium
- Reactions continue until equilibrium established.
- The law of conservation of mass applies (equal amounts before/after reaction).
Organic Chemistry Basics
- Organic chemistry studies carbon-containing compounds.
- Carbon forms four bonds and builds complex molecules.
Organic Compounds
- Four main biological molecules make up living things.
- Monomers join to form polymers.
- Each molecule type has a distinct structural formula.
Nucleic Acids
- DNA and RNA are nucleic acids.
- They contain genetic code.
- Nucleotides are the monomers.
Carbohydrates
- Main energy source and structural elements.
- Monosaccharides are simple sugars (e.g., glucose).
- Disaccharides are formed from two monosaccharides.
- Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides (e.g., starch).
- Glycogen is animal carbohydrate storage.
- Indicator solutions for carbohydrates (starch and sugars can be detected and differentiated).
Lipids
- Fats used for energy storage, membranes, insulation, and waterproofing.
- Fatty acids and glycerol are the monomers.
Proteins
- Diverse biomolecules with various functions (hormones, enzymes, antibodies).
- Amino acids are the monomers.
- Biuret solution detects proteins.
Reactions
- Dehydration synthesis (condensation reaction): Joins molecules, releases water.
- Hydrolysis: Breaks down molecules using water.
- Oxidation-Reduction: Gain/loss of electrons.
- Hydrocarbons are carbon and hydrogen compounds.
- Alcohols have hydroxyl groups (-OH).
- Oxidation forms aldehydes/ketones, reduction forms alcohols.
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