Classifications of Matter

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What was discovered by Jons Jacob Berzelius?

Charge-to-mass ratio of electrons

Elements cerium, selenium, silicon, and thorium (correct)

Atomic structure of elements

Mass of the electron

Which scientist calculated the mass of the electron?

Charles-Augustin de Coulomb

J.J. Thomson

Erwin Schrödinger

Robert Andrews Millikan (correct)

What does analytical chemistry primarily focus on?

The study of inorganic materials

The relationships between matter and energy

Identifying and measuring chemical properties (correct)

Chemical processes in living organisms

Which of the following particles has no charge?

Neutron Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Solid Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures?

Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition, while heterogeneous mixtures do not. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of biochemistry?

Chemical processes within living organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is Coulomb's relation to electrical charge?

It's the base unit of charge in the SI system. Signup and view all the answers

According to Dalton's Atomic Theory, which statement is true?

Atoms combine in simple whole number ratios to form compounds. Signup and view all the answers

What is a pure substance composed of more than one type of atom called?

Compound Signup and view all the answers

Which concept relates to the quantized orbits of electrons?

The energy of an electron corresponds to its orbit distance from the nucleus. Signup and view all the answers

How is organic chemistry defined?

Study of compounds that contain carbon Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a branch of chemistry?

Sociochemistry Signup and view all the answers

What does the Law of Definite Proportion state?

A given compound contains the same proportion of elements by mass. Signup and view all the answers

In terms of composition, which category includes mixtures that have a uniform composition?

Homogeneous mixtures Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of plasma?

It is superheated ionized gas. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Matter and Its Classifications

Matter is anything with mass that occupies space, including living and non-living entities.
Energy forms such as heat, light, and electricity are not classified as matter.

Physical States of Matter

Solid: Fixed shape and volume; incompressible.
Liquid: Defined volume independent of the container; minimally compressible.
Gas: No fixed shape or volume; easily compressible.
Plasma: Ionized superheated gas.
Bose-Einstein Condensates: Supercooled particles at temperatures near absolute zero.

Composition of Matter

Elements: Composed of only one type of atom.
Compounds: Comprise more than one type of atom; consistent composition; can be decomposed into elements chemically.
Mixtures: Variable composition, containing different types of atoms/molecules.
Solution: Composed of a solute (lesser quantity) and a solvent (greater quantity).
Pure Substances: Consist of all elements or compounds with fixed composition, excluding mixtures.

Types of Mixtures

Homogenous Mixtures: Uniform composition.
Heterogeneous Mixtures: Composition varies, displaying different physical properties.

Fundamental Laws of Chemistry

Law of Conservation of Mass: Mass is conserved in chemical reactions (Antoine Lavoisier).
Law of Definite Proportion: A specific compound always contains the same proportion of elements by mass (Joseph Proust).

Dalton's Atomic Theory

Matter is made up of atoms, which are indivisible.
Atoms of the same element are identical; atoms of different elements differ in size and mass.
Atoms combine in whole-number ratios to form compounds and can be rearranged in chemical reactions.

Contributions of Notable Scientists

Jons Jacob Berzelius: Discovered elements cerium, selenium, silicon, and thorium; developed modern elemental symbols.
J.J. Thomson: Discovered the electron in 1897; provided charge-to-mass ratio (-1.76 x 10^8 C/g).
Robert Andrews Millikan: Measured the electron's mass (9.11 x 10^-31 kg).
Niels Bohr: Identified quantized orbits for electrons, linking energy levels to their distance from the nucleus.
Erwin Schrödinger: Proposed a wave nature for electrons, predicting their location in orbital spaces.

Subatomic Particles

Protons: Positive charge (+1); located in the nucleus.
Neutrons: No charge (0); mass similar to protons; located in the nucleus.
Electrons: Negative charge (-1); found outside the nucleus.

Atomic Structure Overview

Atomic number equals the number of protons and electrons in a neutral atom.
The nucleus contains protons and neutrons, with electrons in quantized orbits surrounding it.

Branches of Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry: Studies materials without carbon.
Organic Chemistry: Focuses on carbon-containing compounds.
Biochemistry: Examines chemical processes in living organisms.
Analytical Chemistry: Involves qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances.
Physical Chemistry: Investigates the interaction between matter and energy.

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Explore the different classifications of matter based on physical states including solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Understand the properties that define each state and how they differ from one another. This quiz will test your knowledge on the characteristics of various forms of matter.