Introduction to Chemistry: Matter and Its Properties
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Which of the following properties is LEAST useful for identifying a substance?

  • Boiling point at a specific pressure
  • Density at a specific temperature
  • Color
  • Mass (correct)

What type of bond is primarily responsible for the high boiling point of water compared to substances of similar molecular weight?

  • Ionic bonds
  • Covalent bonds (correct)
  • Metallic bonds
  • Hydrogen bonds

In a neutralization reaction, what products are typically formed?

  • Salt and water (correct)
  • Base and salt
  • Acid and base
  • Acid and water

Which statement accurately describes the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

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Which type of chemical reaction results in the formation of a single product from two or more reactants?

<p>Combination (synthesis) reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does NOT typically affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

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Which of the following best describes a homogeneous mixture?

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If a balloon is filled with gas and heated, causing it to expand, which of the following thermodynamic properties is most directly related to this change?

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What is the primary characteristic of a substance that determines whether it is classified as an organic compound?

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Which subatomic particle determines the identity of an element?

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Consider a solution with a pH of 3. How does its hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]) compare to that of a neutral solution?

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Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons between two atoms?

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Which of the following statements best describes the first law of thermodynamics?

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

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An unknown substance is observed to be shiny, malleable, and conducts electricity well. Which category of element does it likely belong to?

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Flashcards

What is matter?

Anything with mass that occupies space.

What are intensive properties?

Properties that do NOT change with the amount of substance.

What are extensive properties?

Properties that DO change depending on the amount of substance.

What is an element?

A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances chemically.

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What is a compound?

Two or more elements chemically bonded in a fixed ratio.

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What is a mixture?

A physical combination of two or more substances.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

A mixture with uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

A mixture with non-uniform composition.

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What are protons?

Positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

Neutral particles in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are ionic bonds?

Formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms.

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What are covalent bonds?

Formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is stoichiometry?

The quantitative study of reactants and products in chemical reactions.

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What are acids?

Substances that produce H+ ions in water.

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What is organic chemistry?

The study of carbon-containing compounds.

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This section introduces chemistry, focusing on matter and its properties. It defines matter and its various states: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. The text also differentiates between intensive/extensive, and physical/chemical properties with relevant examples.

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