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Who was the Indian philosopher that first proposed the concept of the atom?
Who was the Indian philosopher that first proposed the concept of the atom?
What is the approximate radius of an atom?
What is the approximate radius of an atom?
According to the Law of Conservation of Mass, what happens to the mass during a chemical reaction?
According to the Law of Conservation of Mass, what happens to the mass during a chemical reaction?
Which law states that a pure chemical compound contains the same elements in the same proportions by mass?
Which law states that a pure chemical compound contains the same elements in the same proportions by mass?
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What is the mass ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in water (H2O)?
What is the mass ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in water (H2O)?
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What key postulate was NOT part of Dalton's Atomic Theory?
What key postulate was NOT part of Dalton's Atomic Theory?
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Who provided early evidence supporting the idea that atoms are the building blocks of matter?
Who provided early evidence supporting the idea that atoms are the building blocks of matter?
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Which philosophical concept did Democritus and Lucippus propose about matter?
Which philosophical concept did Democritus and Lucippus propose about matter?
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What is the final formula for Hydrogen Chloride based on its components?
What is the final formula for Hydrogen Chloride based on its components?
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To calculate the molecular mass of a compound, which of the following steps is NOT required?
To calculate the molecular mass of a compound, which of the following steps is NOT required?
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What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?
What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?
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What does the term 'valence' refer to in chemistry?
What does the term 'valence' refer to in chemistry?
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Which phrase can be used to remember the charges of common polyatomic ions?
Which phrase can be used to remember the charges of common polyatomic ions?
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How is molar mass defined?
How is molar mass defined?
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What is the purpose of using the cross-multiplication method in creating chemical formulas?
What is the purpose of using the cross-multiplication method in creating chemical formulas?
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What is the number of particles in one mole known as?
What is the number of particles in one mole known as?
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Which is true about the atomic mass of elements in the periodic table?
Which is true about the atomic mass of elements in the periodic table?
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In the sentence 'Tujhe' represents a charge of -2, what does the '2' signify?
In the sentence 'Tujhe' represents a charge of -2, what does the '2' signify?
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Which statement about atoms is true?
Which statement about atoms is true?
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What determines the atomic mass of elements?
What determines the atomic mass of elements?
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How are charges of ions determined?
How are charges of ions determined?
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What type of ions consist of only one element?
What type of ions consist of only one element?
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Which of the following is an example of a diatomic molecule?
Which of the following is an example of a diatomic molecule?
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Which characteristic of atoms does Dalton's Atomic Theory assert?
Which characteristic of atoms does Dalton's Atomic Theory assert?
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What does atomicity refer to?
What does atomicity refer to?
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Which best describes polyatomic ions?
Which best describes polyatomic ions?
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According to Dalton's Atomic Theory, what is incorrect?
According to Dalton's Atomic Theory, what is incorrect?
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How do you calculate the molecular mass of H₂O?
How do you calculate the molecular mass of H₂O?
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Which rule applies to calculating atomic mass of even-numbered elements?
Which rule applies to calculating atomic mass of even-numbered elements?
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Which of the following explains a compound ion?
Which of the following explains a compound ion?
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What method is commonly used to remember the first 10 elements?
What method is commonly used to remember the first 10 elements?
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Study Notes
Discovery and History of the Atom
- Maharishi Kanada, an Indian philosopher, discovered the concept of the atom in ancient India, stating matter is composed of the smallest unit, "Parmanu".
- Democritus and Lucippus, ancient Greek philosophers, proposed that all matter is made of small, indivisible particles called atoms.
Early Atomic Theory
- Antoine Lavoisier provided evidence that atoms are the building blocks of matter.
- Lavoisier described atoms as very small and spherical, with a radius around 1 nanometer (10⁻⁹ meters).
- Lavoisier believed atoms were indivisible.
Laws of Chemical Combination
- Antoine Lavoisier proposed the Law of Conservation of Mass and the Law of Constant Proportions.
- Law of Conservation of Mass: In a chemical reaction, the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.
- Law of Constant Proportions: A pure chemical compound always contains the same elements in the same proportions by mass.
### Examining the Law of Conservation of Mass
- Reactants are substances before a chemical reaction, and products are substances after the reaction.
- The Law of Conservation of Mass states that the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.
- If 20 g of reactant X reacts with 20 g of reactant Y to produce a new compound, the new compound will have a mass of 40 g.
- Melting ice (a physical change) also demonstrates this law: 20 g of ice will produce 20 g of water.
Examining the Law of Constant Proportions
- Water (H₂O) always contains hydrogen and oxygen in a fixed 1:8 mass ratio.
- This constant ratio ensures the consistent formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen. A different ratio (e.g., 3:8) will not result in water.
Dalton's Atomic Theory
- John Dalton's atomic theory, a cornerstone of modern chemistry, was developed in the 19th century.
- Dalton's postulates:
- All matter is made of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms.
- Atoms of the same element are identical in mass and properties, while atoms of different elements have different masses and properties.
- Atoms cannot be created or destroyed, only rearranged.
- When elements react, atoms combine in simple whole number ratios to form compounds.
- Dalton's concept of indivisibility was later disproven. Subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, electrons) were discovered.
Dalton's Atomic Theory
- Atoms are the smallest particles retaining an element's properties.
- Atoms are indivisible and indestructible.
- Atoms of the same element have the same mass and properties; atoms of different elements differ in mass and properties.
- Atoms of different elements combine in whole-number ratios to form compounds.
- Compounds have a fixed proportion of atoms (Law of Constant Proportions).
Drawbacks of Dalton's Atomic Theory
- Atoms are divisible, due to subatomic particles like protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Atoms of the same element can have different masses (isotopes).
- Different elements can have the same mass (isobars).
Modern Symbols for Elements
- Scientists developed a simplified system, using elements' names to represent them.
- One-letter symbols are derived from the first letter (e.g., H for Hydrogen).
- Two-letter symbols use the first two letters (e.g., He for Helium).
- Some symbols are derived from Latin names (e.g., Na for Sodium, from Natrium).
Mnemonic to Remember Elements
- First 10: "Hi, Hi, Hello! Hi, Hello! BBC News On Friday Night!"
- Next 11: "Na (No) Mangoo Abdool Se, Pepsi Soda Cold Drink, Aur (And) Kaaju Katli!"
Atomic Mass
- Atomic mass is the mass of an atom.
- IUPAC determines atomic masses.
- The standard is the Carbon-12 atom (C-12). One atomic mass unit (amu or u) is 1/12th the mass of a C-12 atom.
Calculating Atomic Mass
- Even-numbered elements: Atomic mass ≈ element's position × 2.
- Odd-numbered elements: Atomic mass ≈ element's position × 2 + 1.
- Exceptions: Hydrogen (1 u), Beryllium (9 u), Nitrogen (14 u), Argon (40 u).
Atomic Existence
- Atoms combine to achieve stability.
- Atoms exist as:
- Single atoms (e.g., noble gases, hydrogen).
- Diatomic molecules (e.g., H₂, O₂, Cl₂).
- Polyatomic molecules (e.g., P₄, S₈).
Ions
- Ions are charged atoms or groups of atoms.
- Formed by gaining or losing electrons.
- Losing electrons results in a positive ion (cation); gaining electrons, a negative ion (anion).
Introduction to Ions
- Atoms become ions when gaining or losing electrons.
- A neutral atom forms a cation (positive ion) by losing electrons, and an anion (negative ion) by gaining electrons.
Types of Ions
- Simple ions contain a single element (e.g., Na⁺, H⁺, Cl⁻).
- Compound ions (polyatomic ions) contain multiple elements (e.g., NH₄⁺, OH⁻, SO₄²⁻).
Concept of Atomicity
- Atomicity is the number of atoms in a molecule of an element or compound.
Types of Atomicity
- Monoatomic (one atom).
- Diatomic (two atoms).
- Triatomic (three atoms).
- Polyatomic (more than three atoms).
Calculating Atomicity
- Determine atomicity by counting atoms in the chemical formula.
Formula Unit Mass
- Formula unit mass is the sum of atomic masses in a compound's formula unit. (e.g., H₂O: 18 u).
Molecular Mass
- Molecular mass is the sum of atomic masses of all atoms in a molecule. (e.g., H₂O: 18 u).
How to Calculate Molecular Mass
- Use the Periodic Table for atomic masses.
- Multiply each element's atomic mass by its subscript in the formula.
- Add the results for all elements in the compound. (e.g., CaCO₃: 100.1 u).
Importance of Ions
- Ions are crucial for chemical bonding and reactions.
- Understanding ionic charges is essential for naming and writing chemical formulas.
Remembering the Periodic Table
- Mnemonic: "Na Kaho Agar Cute Tujhe, Maange Car Jan, Ferrari, Kyu Nahin".
- Valences for elements and some polyatomic ions are represented in the mnemonic.
Atoms Combining
- Atoms combine for stability by filling their valence shells.
- Valence reflects an element's bonding capacity.
Naming Compounds
- Use valences to name and formulate compounds.
- Valences are used to create a chemical formula.
Important Concepts
- Law of Conservation of Mass: Reactant mass = Product mass.
- Mole: 1 mole = 6.022 × 10²³ (Avogadro's number).
- Molar Mass: The mass of 1 mole of a substance. Convert atomic mass units to grams.
- Moles calculations: Moles = Mass/Molar mass; Moles = Number of particles/Avogadro's number.
Top 5 Important Questions
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Question 1: 10 g Silver Nitrate and 10 g Sodium Chloride react. What happens to the mass after the reaction?
- Answer: Mass remains the same. The Law of Conservation of Mass applies.
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Explore the fascinating journey of atomic theory from ancient philosophers to modern science. Learn about key figures like Maharishi Kanada and Antoine Lavoisier, who laid the groundwork for our understanding of matter and its fundamental building blocks. This quiz covers the discovery, laws, and evolution of early atomic concepts.
