History of Chemistry
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History of Chemistry

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What was the primary search that led to the study of chemistry?

  • To understand molecular structure
  • To discover the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life (correct)
  • To improve agricultural practices
  • To develop modern scientific principles

    • What is the term for the ancient Indian practice related to chemistry?

  • Metallurgy
  • Rasayan Shastra (correct)
  • Alchemy
  • Iatrochemistry

    • Which of the following was NOT a focus of ancient Indian chemistry?

  • Cosmetics
  • Metallurgy
  • Electronics (correct)
  • Medicine

    • What historical period saw the development of modern chemistry in Europe?

    <p>18th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the main two forms that chemistry developed from during 1300-1600 CE?

    <p>Alchemy and Iatrochemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was believed to be the result of possessing the elixir of life?

    <p>Long life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metals were ancient alchemists particularly interested in transmuting into gold?

    <p>Iron and copper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient text highlights the significance of alkalis in Indian chemistry?

    <p>Sushruta Samhita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fixed numerical value of the speed of light in vacuum when expressed in the unit ms–1?

    <p>299792458</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which constant is used to define the SI unit of mass, the kilogram?

    <p>Planck constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SI unit of time is based on the fixed numerical value of which frequency?

    <p>Caesium frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the symbol 'kg' represent in the SI unit system?

    <p>Kilogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the ampere defined in the SI unit system?

    <p>By the fixed value of the elementary charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What value is used to define the second in the SI unit system?

    <p>Ground-state transition frequency of caesium-133</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines the unit 'kelvin'?

    <p>Unit of thermodynamic temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the correct expression for the Planck constant when expressed in the unit Js?

    <p>6.62607015×10–34</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a unit factor in conversions?

    <p>To multiply a number by 1 without changing its value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 1 day equals 24 hours, how many hours are in 3 days?

    <p>72 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many centimeters are in 5 inches using the conversion factor 1 in = 2.54 cm?

    <p>15.24 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many minutes are there in 5 hours?

    <p>300 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equivalent of 1 hour in seconds?

    <p>3600 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the result of converting 2 days into seconds?

    <p>172,800 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the conversion factor between centimeters and inches?

    <p>2.54 cm = 1 in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you were to convert 1 hour using the unit factors provided, what intermediary step would you use?

    <p>Multiply by 60 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?

    <p>Matter can neither be created nor destroyed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with formulating the Law of Definite Proportions?

    <p>Joseph Proust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Joseph Proust's work, how do gases combine?

    <p>In a simple ratio by volume if under similar conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of Lavoisier's experiments?

    <p>Establishment of the Law of Conservation of Mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit conversion is correctly represented by 1 m³?

    <p>1,000,000 cm³</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes cupric carbonate samples in Proust's study?

    <p>One sample was synthesized and the other was natural.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the relationship between reactants and products important in chemical reactions according to Lavoisier?

    <p>Masses of reactants and products must remain equal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the principle demonstrated by the Law of Conservation of Mass?

    <p>The total mass in an isolated system is conserved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the molar mass of water (H2O)?

    <p>18.02 g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mass percent of oxygen in water (H2O)?

    <p>88.79%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example compound containing hydrogen, carbon, and chlorine, what is the mass percent of chlorine?

    <p>71.65%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the empirical formula determined from the mass percent composition?

    <p>By converting mass percent to grams and finding the moles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the molar mass of the compound that contains 4.07% hydrogen, 24.27% carbon, and 71.65% chlorine?

    <p>98.96 g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the molecular formula of ethanol?

    <p>C2H5OH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using a 100 g sample, how much carbon is present in the compound with given percentages?

    <p>24.27 g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What calculation provides the mass percent of an element in a compound?

    <p>Mass of that element in the compound × 100/molar mass of the compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    History of Chemistry

    • Chemistry was not initially pursued for its own sake, but emerged from the search for two objectives:
      • The Philosopher’s Stone (Paras) - a substance believed to transmute baser metals like iron and copper into gold.
      • The Elixir of Life - a mythical potion thought to grant immortality.
    • Ancient India possessed extensive knowledge of scientific phenomena, including:
      • Metallurgy
      • Medicine
      • Cosmetics
      • Glass making
      • Dye production

    Ancient Chemistry

    • Ancient Indian chemistry was known as Rasayan Shastra, Rastantra, Ras Kriya, or Rasvidya.
    • Alchemy and Iatrochemistry were dominant forms of chemistry during 1300-1600 CE.
    • Modern chemistry took shape in 18th century Europe, building upon alchemical traditions introduced by Arabs.

    Laws of Chemistry

    • The Law of Conservation of Mass states that matter cannot be created or destroyed.
    • This law was formulated by Lavoisier through precise measurements of reactant and product masses in carefully controlled experiments.
    • The Law of Definite Proportions states that a given compound always contains exactly the same proportion of elements by weight, regardless of its source.
    • The Law of Multiple Proportions states that when two elements combine to form more than one compound, the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the other element are in a simple ratio.
    • Gay-Lussac's Law of Combining Volumes states that when gases react, they do so in a simple ratio by volume, provided all gases are at the same temperature and pressure.

    Applications and Calculations

    • The empirical formula of a compound provides the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms present.
    • The molecular formula of a compound expresses the actual number of atoms of each element present in a molecule.
    • To determine the empirical and molecular formulas, you need the following data:
      • Mass percentage of each element in the compound.
      • Molar mass of the compound.

    SI Units of Measurement

    • Meter (m) - unit of length, defined by fixing the speed of light in vacuum (c) to be 299,792,458 ms-1, where the second is defined in terms of the caesium frequency (ΔνCs).
    • Kilogram (kg) - unit of mass, defined by fixing the numerical value of the Planck constant (h) to be 6.62607015×10-34 J s, where the second and meter are defined in terms of c and ΔνCs.
    • Second (s) - unit of time, defined by fixing the numerical value of the caesium frequency (ΔνCs) to be 9,192,631,770 Hz, where Hz is equal to s-1.
    • Ampere (A) - unit of electric current, defined by fixing the numerical value of the elementary charge (e) to be 1.602176634×10-19 C.
    • Kelvin (K) - unit of thermodynamic temperature.

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