Questions and Answers
What is another name for homogeneous mixtures?
Solutions
The chemical formula of a compound does NOT indicate the _______________.
bonding structure of a molecule
A substance that forms a vapor is generally in what physical state at room temperature?
solid or liquid
The first figure in a properly written chemical symbol is always...
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What is one difference between a mixture and a compound?
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What is true about compounds?
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Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture?
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Which of the following CANNOT be classified as a substance?
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What distinguishes a substance from a mixture?
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Separating a solid from a liquid by evaporating the liquid is called __________.
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Which state of matter takes both the shape and volume of its container?
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Which of the following items is NOT a compound?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of matter?
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Which of the following materials is a substance?
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What is the chemical symbol for iron?
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What do chemical symbols and formulas represent, respectively?
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Which substance has a chemical symbol that is derived from a Latin name?
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Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?
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Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?
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Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?
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An example of a homogeneous mixture is:
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Which of the following is used for chemical symbols today?
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A substance that can be separated into two or more substances only by a chemical change is a:
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In how many physical states does water commonly exist?
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Which action changes the identity of the substance?
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What must occur for a change to be a chemical reaction?
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In the chemical reaction in which sucrose is heated and decomposes to form carbon dioxide and water, what is/are the reactant(s)?
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Which of the following is a chemical property?
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Which of the following is a chemical property of water at 4 °C?
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When paper turns yellow-brown upon exposure to sunlight, what type of change is likely taking place?
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A chemical change occurs when a piece of wood:
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Which of the following is a physical change?
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Which of the following does involve a physical change?
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Which of the following is a physical property of water?
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Know some examples of physical properties of matter.
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Which of the following does indicate that a chemical change may have taken place?
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Which of the following is true for all chemical reactions?
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What happens to matter during a chemical reaction?
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Which of the following are considered physical properties of a substance?
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Which of the following is a physical change?
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Which of the following is NOT a physical change to metal?
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Which of the following indicates that a chemical change has happened during cooking?
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What is the melting point of water in degrees Celsius?
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What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?
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Which of the following processes does involve a change in chemical properties?
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How many grams of liquid water are produced when 60 grams of ice melt?
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Energy in the form of motion is ______ energy.
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According to the law of conservation of energy, mechanical energy can be _______ to heat energy.
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A rock at the edge of a cliff has _________ energy because of its position.
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According to the law of conservation of energy, energy ______ be created or destroyed.
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Energy that is stored is _____ energy.
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Energy stored in food you eat is ________ energy.
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Energy is measured in ______.
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The law of conservation of mass states that the mass of all substances before a _____ change equals the mass of all the substances after the change.
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The basic building block of all matter is an:
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A pure substance that is made up of more than one type of atom is a:
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A pure substance that is made up of only one type of atom is an:
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A mixture that consists of visibly different substances is a:
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A mixture that is uniform throughout is a:
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Law that states that the ratio by mass of the elements in a chemical compound is always the same, regardless of the source of the compound is called:
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Anything that has mass or volume is called:
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The smallest part of a compound is called a:
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Matter that has a uniform and definite composition is known as a:
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Change that occurs when one substance is turned into another substance is called a:
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A property that can be observed only when a substance is changed into a new substance is called a:
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Change that does not alter the identity of a substance is known as a:
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A property that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance is called a:
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Energy stored in the atoms, molecules, and chemical bonds that make up matter is called:
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The ability to do work or cause change is known as:
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Energy associated with motion is called:
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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another.
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The law of conservation of matter and energy states that the total amount of mass and energy in the universe is conserved.
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Stored energy is known as:
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Any push or pull applied over a distance is known as:
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A form of matter that has constant composition throughout is known as a:
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Study Notes
Mixtures and Compounds
- Solutions are also known as homogeneous mixtures, where components are evenly distributed.
- A mixture has variable composition, while a compound consists of two or more elements combined in a fixed proportion.
- Compounds are considered substances, distinguishing them from mixtures which are not classified as such.
- An example of a homogeneous mixture is salt water, whereas soil represents a heterogeneous mixture.
States of Matter
- A vapor typically indicates a substance that is solid or liquid at room temperature.
- Gases conform to the shape and volume of their containers.
- Solids maintain a definite shape and volume.
Chemical Symbols and Formulas
- Chemical symbols begin with a capital letter, followed by lowercase letters for additional elements.
- Chemical symbols represent elements, while chemical formulas represent compounds.
- The chemical symbol for iron is Fe, while potassium is derived from a Latin name.
Chemical and Physical Changes
- Chemical changes involve altering the identity of a substance, indicated by the production of gases or changes in color.
- Physical changes do not change the fundamental identity of substances, such as melting cheese or evaporation.
- Examples of physical properties include color, odor, melting points, and boiling points.
Energy Concepts
- Kinetic energy is energy in motion, while potential energy is stored due to position.
- Chemical potential energy refers to energy stored in bonds within molecules.
- The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
- The total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products in chemical reactions, reflecting the law of conservation of mass.
Characteristics of Matter
- Matter is defined as anything with mass and volume.
- Atoms are the basic building blocks, while a molecule is the smallest part of a compound.
- Pure substances have a uniform and definite composition, contrasting with mixtures which do not.
Chemical Properties
- Chemical properties are observed during a reaction when a substance transforms into a different substance, like the ability to react with oxygen.
- Water's ability to decompose into hydrogen and oxygen at 4°C is a specific chemical property.
Laws in Chemistry
- The law of constant composition indicates that a chemical compound's element ratio by mass remains consistent, regardless of the source.
- The law of conservation of matter and energy emphasizes the constancy of mass and energy within the universe.
Summary of Significant Concepts
- Distinguishing features of mixtures vs. compounds, states of matter, changes in identity, and energy types.
- Recognition of key physical and chemical properties, along with fundamental laws governing matter and energy.
- Understanding the importance of chemical symbols and their representations in chemical formulas.
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