General Chemistry Chapter 1 Flashcards

Classify the statement: 'Chlorine is a highly reactive gas.'

What does the term 'Tripartite' mean?

Classify the statement: 'If elements are listed in order of increasing mass of their atoms, their chemical reactivity follows a repeating pattern.'

Classify the statement: 'The reactivity of elements depends on the arrangement of their electrons.'

Classify the property: 'Liquid at room temperature.'

Classify the property: 'Colorless.'

Classify the property: 'Mixes with water.'

Classify the property: 'Density = 0.79 g/mL.'

Classify the property: 'Flammable.'

Classify the property: 'Gas at room temperature.'

Classify the property: 'Bluish color.'

Classify the property: 'Pungent odor.'

Classify the property: 'Very reactive.'

Classify the property: 'Decomposes on exposure to ultraviolet light.'

Convert 212 ∘F to ∘C (temperature of boiling water at sea level). T = _____ ∘C

Convert 25 ∘C to K (approximate room temperature). T = _____ K

Convert 0.00 K to ∘F (coldest temperature possible, also known as absolute zero). T = _____ ∘F

Convert 2.735 K to ∘C (average temperature of the universe as measured from background blackbody radiation). T = _____ ∘C

Classifications in Chemistry

Chlorine is classified as a highly reactive gas, which is an observation.
Law: When elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic mass, their chemical reactivity shows a repeating pattern.
Theory: The reactivity of elements is dependent on the arrangement of their electrons.

Tripartite Definition

The term tripartite refers to something that consists of three distinct parts.

Properties of Matter

Liquid at room temperature is classified as a physical property.
Colorless is also a physical property.
Mixing with water indicates a physical property.
Density given as 0.79 g/mL is a physical property.
Flammability is a significant chemical property.
Gas at room temperature is classified as a physical property.
A bluish color is a physical property.
A pungent odor is a physical property.
Describing an element as very reactive denotes a chemical property.
Decomposition upon exposure to ultraviolet light is considered a chemical property.

Temperature Conversions

The boiling point of water at sea level is 212°F, which converts to 100°C using the formula: ( T(°C) = \frac{(F - 32)}{1.8} ).
Room temperature of 25°C converts to approximately 298 K using: ( K = C + 273.15 ).
Absolute zero, defined as 0.00 K, converts to -459.67°F. Direct conversion is not possible; first convert to Celsius then to Fahrenheit.
The average temperature of the universe at 2.735 K converts to -270.42°C using the formula: ( C = K - 273.15 ).

Test your knowledge of key concepts from General Chemistry Chapter 1 with these flashcards. This quiz focuses on classifying statements as observations, laws, or theories, alongside important terminology. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of foundational chemistry principles.