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What does the carat measurement indicate in gold?
What does the carat measurement indicate in gold?
- The weight of the gold piece
- The age of the gold item
- The color of the gold alloy
- The percentage of gold purity (correct)
Which of the following marks indicates 90% purity in silver?
Which of the following marks indicates 90% purity in silver?
- 800
- 950
- 900 (correct)
- 925
What causes colored diamonds to develop a hue?
What causes colored diamonds to develop a hue?
- Impurities from other minerals
- The presence of nitrogen or boron (correct)
- The pressure during formation
- The temperature of the environment
What is the primary component of seawater?
What is the primary component of seawater?
In seawater, what percentage of the salt content is sodium chloride?
In seawater, what percentage of the salt content is sodium chloride?
What type of reaction is represented by the equation: Silver nitrate + Sodium chloride → Sodium nitrate + Silver chloride?
What type of reaction is represented by the equation: Silver nitrate + Sodium chloride → Sodium nitrate + Silver chloride?
Why is having pure products in chemistry important?
Why is having pure products in chemistry important?
What safety measure should be taken when handling chemicals?
What safety measure should be taken when handling chemicals?
Flashcards
What is a pure element?
What is a pure element?
A substance containing only one type of atom. Example: Pure gold is made only of gold atoms.
How is gold purity measured?
How is gold purity measured?
A measure of gold purity using carats. 24 Carat gold is 100% pure, 18 Carat gold is 75% gold, 9 Carat gold has lower purity.
How is silver purity measured?
How is silver purity measured?
A measure of silver purity using parts per thousand. 925 silver is 92.5% pure, 900 silver is 90% pure. Higher number signifies higher purity.
What causes color in diamonds?
What causes color in diamonds?
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What is seawater made of?
What is seawater made of?
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What is the main salt in seawater?
What is the main salt in seawater?
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What are pure products in chemistry?
What are pure products in chemistry?
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Why are pure products important?
Why are pure products important?
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Study Notes
Pure Elements
- Pure elements consist of only one type of atom
- Example: Pure gold is made of only gold atoms
Gold Purity
- Gold purity is measured in carats
- 24 carat gold: Pure gold (100% purity)
- 18 carat gold: 75% gold, 25% other metals
- 9 carat gold: Lower purity with more alloy metals
Silver Purity
- Silver purity is measured in parts per thousand
- Marked 925: 92.5% pure silver
- Marked 900: 90% pure silver
- Higher the number, greater the purity
Diamonds and Their Purity
- Pure diamonds are made entirely of carbon atoms and are colorless
- Colored diamonds form when other elements mix with carbon
- Yellow: Nitrogen replaces some carbon atoms
- Blue: Boron replaces some carbon atoms
- Green: Rare, caused by nitrogen, nickel, or hydrogen impurities
Structure and Purity of Diamonds
- Diamonds are made from carbon atoms arranged in a specific structure
- Pure diamonds contain only carbon atoms and are colorless and translucent
Seawater: Composition and Properties
- Seawater is a mixture of water and dissolved salts
- Water makes up 96.5% of seawater
- Salts make up 3.5%, primarily sodium chloride
- Seawater can be processed to extract salt by evaporation
Salt Composition in Seawater
- The salt content in seawater consists of:
- Sodium chloride: 68%
- Magnesium chloride: 14.6%
- Sodium sulfate: 11.4%
- Calcium chloride: 3.1%
- Other salts: 2.9%
Extraction and Importance of Seawater
- Importance of Seawater:
- Provides salt for consumption and industry
- Essential for marine ecosystems
- Can be processed for fresh water through desalination
Pure Products in Chemistry
- Pure products in chemistry are substances without impurities
- Example of a single product reaction: Magnesium + Oxygen → Magnesium Oxide
- Example of multiple product reactions: Silver nitrate + Sodium chloride → Sodium nitrate + Silver chloride
Importance and Safety Measures
- Importance:
- Ensures effectiveness in medicine and food products
- Prevents harmful side effects due to impurities
- Safety Measures:
- Always wear safety glasses
- Handle chemicals with care
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Test your knowledge on pure elements, gold, silver, and diamonds. Learn about how purity is measured and what differentiates pure substances from alloys or impure forms. Dive into the fascinating world of materials and their structures.
