Introduction to Chemistry

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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between mass and weight?

Mass is the force created by gravity, while weight measures an object's resistance to change in motion.
Mass is a measure of an object's inertia, while weight is the force created by gravity on a substance. (correct)
Mass and weight are equivalent measurements and can be used interchangeably in scientific calculations.
Weight is proportional to an object's inertia, while mass is solely determined by its volume.

Which of the following statements accurately describes an atom?

An atom is a subatomic particle with a positive electric charge.
An atom is the basic building block of elements, but not of compounds.
An atom is composed of protons and neutrons, but can gain or lose electrons.
An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the chemical properties of an element. (correct)

What distinguishes an element from other types of atoms?

Its uniquely identifiable number of protons in the nucleus. (correct)
Its ability to form ionic bonds with other atoms.
Its unique arrangement of electrons in the nucleus.
Its capacity to exist in multiple states of matter.

What is the key difference between covalent and ionic bonds?

Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of valence electrons. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the nature of molecules?

Molecules are made up of atoms held together by chemical bonds and retain the chemical properties of the substance. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes intensive properties of matter from extensive properties?

Intensive properties do not depend on the amount of matter, while extensive properties depend on the amount of matter. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between a physical property and a chemical property?

Physical properties can be measured without changing the substance's identity, while chemical properties relate to how a substance reacts with others. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following indicates that a chemical change has likely occurred?

The reaction mixture becomes hot or cold. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a pure substance compared to a mixture?

A pure substance is classified as an element or a compound. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a homogeneous mixture, what is a key characteristic?

The composition is uniform throughout the sample. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes a heterogeneous mixture?

It is not uniform in composition, and its parts can be separated from one another. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does a colloidal dispersion differ from a coarse suspension?

Colloidal dispersions are uniform to the naked eye; coarse suspensions have recognizable components. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of colloidal system describes cream or mayonnaise?

Emulsion (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a liquid sol?

Solid particles dispersed in a liquid. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what key way do compounds differ from homogenous mixtures (solutions)?

Compounds have a definite chemical composition and distinct properties; homogenous mixtures have varied composition and properties. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction between solutions, colloidal dispersions, and coarse suspensions based on particle size?

Solutions have the smallest particle size, followed by colloidal dispersions, and then coarse suspensions. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of the Tyndall effect, and which type of mixture exhibits it?

The Tyndall effect is the scattering of light by particles in a mixture, exhibited by colloidal dispersions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately compares the ability to separate components by filtration among different types of mixtures?

Coarse suspensions can be separated by filtration, but solutions and colloidal dispersions cannot. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the classification of matter, which of the following is considered a compound?

Table salt (NaCl) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following mixtures could be most easily separated using a magnet?

A mixture of iron filings and sulfur (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of classifying matter, how would you classify copper?

Element (B) Signup and view all the answers

Classify wine based on its composition.

Homogeneous Mixture (E) Signup and view all the answers

Solid, liquid, and gas are the common states of matter. What is the fourth state of matter?

Plasma (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following properties are properties of solids?

a definite shape and a definite volume (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of matter is created by adding so much energy to a gas that some of its electrons leave its atoms?

Plasma (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the identity of matter during a Physical Change?

the identity is the matter never changes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can you observe that indicates a chemical change is taking place?

the color of the solution changes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a mixture that consists of two or more substances mixed together without any chemical bond?

a mixture (B) Signup and view all the answers

Homogeneous mixture is uniform, which means which of the following?

any given sample of the mixture will have the same composition (A) Signup and view all the answers

Coarse Suspensions- if which of the following occurs?

the particles of the mixture's components are easily recognizable. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can separate a compound into its constituent elements?

Chemical methods (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Matter?

Anything that occupies space and has mass.

What is Mass?

A measure of an object's inertia; proportional to weight.