Introduction to Chemistry

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Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

  • Boiling water for tea.
  • Iron rusting. (correct)
  • Dissolving sugar in water.
  • Melting ice cream.

What is the main difference between a homogeneous and a heterogeneous mixture?

  • Homogeneous mixtures contain only one substance, while heterogeneous mixtures contain multiple substances.
  • Homogeneous mixtures can only be separated chemically, while heterogeneous mixtures can be separated physically.
  • Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition throughout, while heterogeneous mixtures do not. (correct)
  • Homogeneous mixtures are always liquids, while heterogeneous mixtures are always solids.

Which of the following best describes the 'Law of Conservation of Mass'?

  • Mass is always gained during a chemical reaction.
  • The total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products in a chemical reaction. (correct)
  • The mass of each element in a compound is constant and does not change.
  • Mass is always lost during a chemical reaction.

What distinguishes an element from a compound?

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How do isotopes of the same element differ?

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In a redox reaction, if a substance is oxidized, what happens to it?

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What is the role of a limiting reactant in a chemical reaction?

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Which of the following is an example of an intensive property?

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What does the term 'molarity' represent in chemistry?

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In the scientific method, what is the role of a hypothesis?

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Which type of radiation has a positive charge and is comprised of particles?

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What is the main characteristic of an alkane?

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Which of these is an example of a physical property?

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What does the 'Law of Multiple Proportions' state?

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What type of compound is generally formed between nonmetals only?

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In terms of chemical nomenclature, what is a binary compound?

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What is the purpose of balancing chemical equations?

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In a titration, what is the equivalence point?

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What is the primary characteristic of an alcohol in organic chemistry?

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If a student performs a chemical reaction and obtains less product than calculated, what term describes the calculated maximum amount of product?

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Flashcards

Chemistry

The study of matter and its properties, including how matter changes.

Matter

Anything that has mass and takes up space (volume).

Property (of matter)

A characteristic that allows us to recognize and distinguish different types of matter.

Pure Substance

Matter with distinct properties and a composition that doesn't vary.

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Element

A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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Compound

A combination of two or more elements.

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Mixture

Combinations of two or more substances where each retains its identity.

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Homogeneous Mixture

Uniform mixtures throughout.

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Heterogeneous Mixture

Non-uniform mixtures throughout.

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Physical Property

A property observed without changing the substance's identity.

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Chemical Property

A property describing how a substance changes to form other substances.

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Intensive Properties

Properties that don't depend on the amount of substance.

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Extensive Properties

Properties that depend on the quantity of the substance.

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Physical Change

Change in appearance but not composition.

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Chemical Change

Transformation of one or more substances into different substances.

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Hypothesis

A tentative explanation for a set of observations.

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Atom

Smallest quantity of an element that retains its chemical properties.

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Protons

Positively charged particles in the nucleus.

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Isotopes

Atoms with the same atomic number, but different mass numbers.

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Cations

Ions with a positive charge.

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Study Notes

  • Chemistry examines matter, its properties, and changes it undergoes.
  • Matter possesses mass and occupies volume.
  • Properties are characteristics that help identify and distinguish types of matter.
  • The common states of matter include gas, liquid, and solid.
  • Gases lack fixed volume or shape, adapting to their container.
  • Liquids have a definite volume but no specific shape.
  • Solids have both a definite shape and volume.
  • Pure substances have distinct properties and consistent composition.
  • Substances are classified as either elements or compounds.
  • Elements consist of only one type of atom.
  • Compounds are combinations of two or more elements.
  • Mixtures combine two or more substances, each retaining its chemical identity.
  • Each substance in a mixture is a component of the mixture.
  • Homogeneous mixtures exhibit uniform composition throughout.
  • Heterogeneous mixtures do not have a uniform composition.
  • Physical properties are observed without altering the substance's identity or composition.
  • Chemical properties describe how a substance changes or reacts to form other substances.
  • Intensive properties are independent of the amount of substance (e.g., temperature, melting point).
  • Extensive properties depend on the amount of substance (e.g., mass, volume).
  • A physical change alters a substance's appearance but not its composition.
  • A chemical change transforms one or more substances into new substances.
  • The scientific method is a structured research approach.
  • A hypothesis is a preliminary explanation for observations.
  • A theory is a unifying principle explaining facts and related laws.
  • Scientific laws are concise statements or equations about fundamental natural relationships.
  • Exact numbers have precisely known values.
  • Measured quantities include inexact numbers.
  • Precision reflects the agreement among individual measurements.
  • Accuracy indicates how closely measurements agree with the true value.
  • Dimensional analysis carries units through calculations.
  • Conversion factors change units.
  • Matter consists of atoms.
  • An atom is the smallest unit of an element retaining its chemical properties.
  • Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
  • The law of constant composition states that a pure compound's elemental composition is consistent regardless of origin.
  • Chemical formulas show elements in a compound and their relative atomic numbers.
  • The law of conservation of mass: total mass remains constant during a chemical process.
  • The law of multiple proportions states that if elements A and B form multiple compounds, the masses of B that combine with A are in small whole number ratios.
  • Radioactivity involves spontaneous emission of radiation.
  • Alpha (α) particles are positively charged.
  • Beta (β) particles are negatively charged, like electrons.
  • Gamma (γ) rays are high-energy radiation.
  • The nuclear model features a small, dense, positively charged nucleus, with electrons outside.
  • The nucleus contains protons and neutrons.
  • Protons are positive, neutrons are neutral, and electrons are negative.
  • Atoms are neutral, containing equal protons and electrons.
  • The atomic number is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.
  • The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons.
  • Isotopes have the same atomic number but different mass numbers.
  • Chemical compounds result from chemical combinations of atoms.
  • Ionic compounds typically form between metals and nonmetals.
  • Covalent compounds generally form between nonmetals.
  • Ions are charged particles formed by electron gain or loss.
  • Cations are positive ions.
  • Anions are negative ions.
  • Polyatomic ions consist of multiple atoms.
  • Chemical nomenclature is the system of naming substances.
  • Binary compounds contain two elements.
  • Organic chemistry studies carbon compounds, mainly with hydrogen.
  • Hydrocarbons contain only carbon and hydrogen.
  • Alkanes are hydrocarbons with single bonds only.
  • Alcohols are organic compounds with a hydroxyl (OH) group.
  • Ethers contain two hydrocarbon groups bonded to an oxygen atom.
  • Carboxylic acids are organic acids with a carboxyl (COOH) group.
  • Chemical reactions rearrange atoms/molecules into new substances.
  • Chemical equations show reactant and product identities and quantities.
  • Balancing chemical equations ensures equal atom numbers on both sides.
  • Stoichiometry studies quantitative relationships in chemical reactions.
  • Coefficients in balanced equations indicate mole ratios of reactants/products.
  • The limiting reactant is fully consumed in the reaction.
  • Theoretical yield is the maximum product amount based on stoichiometry.
  • Actual yield is the product amount obtained from a reaction.
  • Percent yield relates actual yield to theoretical yield.
  • Solutions are homogeneous mixtures.
  • The solvent is the substance present in the largest amount.
  • Solutes are substances in smaller amounts.
  • Molarity (M) is moles of solute per liter of solution.
  • Electrolytes dissociate into ions in water.
  • Nonelectrolytes do not dissociate into ions in water.
  • Acids increase H+ concentration in aqueous solutions.
  • Bases increase OH- concentration in aqueous solutions.
  • Titration reacts a solution of known concentration with one of unknown concentration.
  • The equivalence point in titration is where moles of acid equal moles of base.
  • Redox reactions transfer electrons between substances.
  • Oxidation is the loss of electrons.
  • Reduction is the gain of electrons.
  • Oxidation numbers track electron transfer in redox reactions.
  • The oxidizing agent causes oxidation and is reduced.
  • The reducing agent causes reduction and is oxidized.

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