Introduction to Chemistry and Atoms

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The measure of how well a material can allow the flow of electricity or heat is known as ______.

conductivity

The property that describes the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent is called ______.

solubility

The property of a material that indicates how resistant it is to being scratched is known as ______.

hardness

The temperature at which a solid turns to a liquid is referred to as its ______.

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The ability of a material to catch fire easily is termed its ______.

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The mass of a substance in a certain volume is defined as its ______.

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The force that can attract or repel certain materials, caused by electric charges, is known as ______.

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The measure of how harmful a substance can be to living organisms is called ______.

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An isotope is a variant of a chemical element that has the same number of protons but a different number of ______ in its nucleus.

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H+ ion means it loses ______ electron.

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In the periodic table, 'O' represents the element ______.

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Atoms are made up of subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and ______.

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A molecule made up of three elements is represented by the chemical formula ______.

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Chemical properties are characteristics that can only be observed when a substance interacts with ______.

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A ______ is an ion with a positive charge, formed when an atom loses electrons.

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A substance made up of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded is called a ______.

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The hardness and luster of a substance are considered its ______ properties.

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An atom that has gained one or more electrons becomes a ______.

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The atomic number of Calcium (Ca) is ______.

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The number of protons in an atom is referred to as the atomic ______.

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Malleability is a property that allows materials, especially ______, to be shaped without breaking.

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Molecules are the smallest units of a ______ that can exist independently.

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An ______ is a pure substance that cannot be broken down by chemical means.

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There are currently ______ elements that have been discovered and organized in the periodic table.

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Flashcards

Luster

How shiny or reflective a mineral or material's surface appears due to how light interacts with it.

Ductility

The ability of a material to be stretched or deformed without breaking.

Melting Point

The temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid.

Boiling Point

The temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas.

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Conductivity

How well a material allows the flow of electricity or heat.

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Flammability

How easily a material catches fire and burns.

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Density

The amount of mass contained in a given volume (mass/volume).

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Solubility

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent to form a solution.

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Isotope

A variant of a chemical element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

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Atomic Number

The number of protons in an atom's nucleus.

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Mass Number

The sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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Physical Property

Characteristic of matter, observed and measured without changing the substance's identity.

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Chemical Property

Characteristic of matter that describes how it changes or reacts with other substances.

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Malleability

A physical property of a material to be hammered or rolled into sheets without breaking.

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Electron Shell

A region around the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found, can hold a fixed number of e-.

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Atomic Structure

The organization of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom, including arrangement in shells.

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What is Chemistry?

Chemistry is a branch of science that studies matter and its properties, its composition, structure, and its behavior.

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What are atoms?

Atoms are the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element. They are made up of subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is an element?

An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. It is made up of only one type of atom.

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What determines an element?

The number of protons in an atom's nucleus determines its element.

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What are molecules?

A molecule is a group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds. Molecules can be made of the same type of atoms or different types.

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What are compounds?

A compound is a substance made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together. They have unique properties different from the individual elements.

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What are ions?

An ion is an atom or molecule with a positive or negative charge, formed by gaining or losing electrons.

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What is the periodic table?

The periodic table organizes all known elements based on their properties and atomic structure. It helps us understand how elements interact and form different substances.

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Study Notes

What is Chemistry?

  • Chemistry is the branch of science studying matter (everything)
  • Understanding chemistry is crucial for comprehending how things work together
  • Matter is used in daily routine activities (medicine, cooking, cleaning, etc.)
  • Anything that has mass and volume is considered matter, which is composed of atoms

Atoms

  • Atoms are the smallest unit of matter
  • Atoms are made of smaller particles called subatomic particles
  • Subatomic particles include:
    • Protons (positive charge)
    • Neutrons (neutral charge)
    • Electrons (negative charge)
  • The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom
  • The number of neutrons can affect an atom's properties
  • Atoms combine to form molecules and compounds, which form all substances

Atoms

  • An ion is an atom or molecule with an electrical charge due to lost or gained electrons
  • Cations are positively charged ions; formed when an atom loses electrons
  • Anions are negatively charged ions; formed when an atom gains electrons

Elements

  • An element is a pure substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances
  • Each element is made of only one type of atom
  • Elements interact to form molecules and compounds

Isotopes

  • Isotopes are variants of an element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons
  • The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom

Matter

  • Matter is anything that has mass and volume
  • Matter exists in different forms or states (solid, liquid, gas)
  • There is different properties that describe matter (physical/chemical)
  • Physical and chemical properties of matter can be measured or observed without changing its identity

Physical Properties

  • Physical properties describe the physical characteristics of a substance
  • Examples of physical properties include:
    • Malleability
    • Luster
    • Ductility
    • Melting point
    • Boiling point
    • Conductivity
    • Magnetism
    • Density
    • Solubility
    • Hardness
    • Color
    • Texture
    • Size
    • State of matter (solid, liquid, gas)
    • Melting point
    • Boiling point
    • Density

Chemical Properties

  • Chemical properties describe how a substance reacts with other substances
  • Examples of chemical properties include:
    • Flammability
    • Reactivity
    • Toxicity
    • Corrosion
    • Combustion
    • PH
    • Radioactivity

Types of Matter

  • Elements
  • Compounds: elements combined in fixed ratios
  • Mixtures: combination of elements or compounds, not combined in fixed ratios

Different Levels of Organization and Matter

  • Atom - Molecule - Compound - Monomer-Polymer
  • At the molecular and compound level, the properties of elements change into unique properties of the new compound

The Elements of Life

  • The essential elements for life are commonly represented by CHONPS
  • The four main types of biomolecules are:
    • Carbohydrates
    • Proteins
    • Lipids
    • Nucleic Acids

Carbohydrates

  • Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for cells
  • They are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
  • Carbohydrates are classified into three categories
    • Monosaccharides (simple sugars)
    • Disaccharides (two simple sugars bonded together)
    • Polysaccharides (complex carbohydrates)

Proteins

  • Proteins are made of amino acids
  • They have diverse functions in the body, including structural support, enzyme activity, and transport
  • Proteins are classified based on their structure
    • Primary structure
    • Secondary structure
    • Tertiary structure
    • Quaternary structure

Lipids

  • Lipids are a diverse group of biomolecules that are typically hydrophobic. They are a major component of cell membranes, such as fats, oils, or waxes.

Nucleic Acids

  • Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information
  • The two main types of nucleic acids are DNA and RNA
  • DNA is a double-stranded molecule; the genetic material of most cells
  • RNA is a single-stranded molecule; plays a role in protein synthesis

Micronutrients

  • Micronutrients are consumed in small amounts and are divided into two categories:
    • Water soluble vitamins
    • Fat soluble vitamins
  • They are essential for various bodily functions, including energy production, blood clotting, growth, etc.

Minerals

  • Minerals contain necessary nutrients for bodily functions, essential for the human body
  • There are macrominerals and trace minerals
  • Macrominerals are needed in larger quantities
  • Trace Minerals are needed in smaller quantities

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