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What is the symbol for gold?
What is the symbol for gold?
What is the IUPAC name for the formula NH4NO3?
What is the IUPAC name for the formula NH4NO3?
What is the chemical formula for water?
What is the chemical formula for water?
Which of the following is an example of a molecular formula?
Which of the following is an example of a molecular formula?
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What is the chemical formula for sulphuric acid?
What is the chemical formula for sulphuric acid?
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What is the purpose of the stock notation system in chemistry?
What is the purpose of the stock notation system in chemistry?
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What is the term for the process of assigning a unique name to a chemical compound?
What is the term for the process of assigning a unique name to a chemical compound?
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Which of the following is a type of chemical formula?
Which of the following is a type of chemical formula?
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What is the symbol for a chemical reaction that is reversible?
What is the symbol for a chemical reaction that is reversible?
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What is the term for the chemical symbol that represents a group of atoms that act together as a single unit?
What is the term for the chemical symbol that represents a group of atoms that act together as a single unit?
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Study Notes
The Language of Chemistry
- Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.
- Matter can exist in three states: solid, liquid, and gas.
- Physical properties of matter are characteristics that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance.
- Chemical properties of matter are characteristics that describe the ability of a substance to undergo a specific chemical change.
Chemical Nomenclature
- Chemical nomenclature is the system of rules used to name chemical compounds.
- The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) system is used to name chemical compounds.
- The IUPAC system provides a set of rules for naming compounds based on their structure and composition.
Symbols and Formulae
- Symbols are one- or two-letter abbreviations used to represent elements.
- Formulae are combinations of symbols used to represent compounds.
- The symbol of an element is derived from its Latin or Greek name.
- The atomic number of an element is represented by the symbol Z.
Chemical Equations
- Chemical equations are used to represent chemical reactions.
- A chemical equation is a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction.
- Chemical equations must be balanced, meaning that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both the reactant and product sides.
- Chemical equations are used to illustrate the reactants, products, and direction of a chemical reaction.
Chemical Formulae of Compounds
- Compounds are formed when two or more elements combine in a fixed ratio.
- The chemical formula of a compound is a representation of the composition of the compound.
- The chemical formula of a compound is written with the symbol of the element that is present in the largest amount first.
- The chemical formula of a compound provides information about the composition of the compound.
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Test your knowledge on the basics of chemistry with this quiz on Chapter 1 of ICSE Class 9 Chemistry. Learn about the language of chemistry and its importance.
