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Which of the following is NOT a property that can be observed without changing the material's composition?
Which process would best separate a solid from a solution?
What state of matter is characterized by having a definite volume but no definite shape?
What happens to the molecules of a gas when it is compressed?
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What is the term for the temperature at which a solid melts into a liquid?
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Which of the following describes a chemical change?
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Which phase transition occurs without passing through the liquid phase?
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Which of the following accurately describes crystalline solids?
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Which property relates to the amount of substance present in a physical sample?
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What is the component of a solution present in the greater amount?
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What is the primary characteristic of gases that distinguishes them from solids and liquids?
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What is the process called when gas transforms into liquid?
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How is the number of units related to moles and Avogadro’s number?
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What type of solution is exemplified by air?
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What occurs when a liquid changes to solid upon cooling?
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Which process is the reverse of boiling?
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Which isotope has the most neutrons?
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What is the outermost energy level called?
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Which energy level has the lowest energy subshell?
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What happens when an atom absorbs energy?
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Which subshell is associated with the fourth energy level?
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What defines matter in scientific terms?
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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between mass and weight?
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What is a distinguishing characteristic of elements?
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Which of the following is an example of a compound?
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What distinguishes a heterogeneous mixture from a homogeneous mixture?
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What unit is used to express weight?
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Which describes a compound correctly?
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Which of the following is described as a homogeneous mixture?
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What happens to an atom when it loses electrons?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the atomic number and mass number?
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What is the result of adding one or more electrons to a neutral atom?
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How can isotopes of the same element differ?
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What does a neutral atom's electron configuration imply?
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In the example given, what is the number of neutrons in a Sodium atom?
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Why is an atom electrically neutral in its base state?
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What defines the identity of an element?
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Study Notes
Description of Matter
- Matter is defined as any material possessing mass and volume.
- There are three primary states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.
- An atom is the smallest unit of an element and retains its unique properties.
- Types of atoms include carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
- Mass refers to the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the gravitational force exerted on it.
- Mass remains constant regardless of location; weight varies with gravitational changes.
- Mass is measured in kilograms (Kg) and weight in Newtons (N).
Classification of Matter
- Substances are pure forms of matter; they consist of only one entity.
- There are two categories of pure substances: elements and compounds.
- Elements consist entirely of one type of atom and cannot be further divided chemically (e.g., hydrogen, carbon).
- Compounds comprise atoms of two or more different elements, which can be broken down chemically and exhibit different properties than the original compound (e.g., water, table salt).
- Mixtures consist of two or more substances mixed without chemical reactions and can be physically separated.
- Two types of mixtures exist: homogeneous (e.g., air, sugar solution) and heterogeneous (e.g., salads, sand in water).
- Common separation techniques include distillation, filtration, evaporation, and magnetic separation.
Properties of Matter
- Physical Properties: Observable without changing composition (e.g., melting point, boiling point, density).
- Chemical Properties: Observable only through changing the composition (e.g., flammability, reactivity).
- Physical Changes: Alter appearance without changing composition.
- Chemical Changes: Involve a change in composition, resulting in new forms of matter.
States (Phases) of Matter
- Matter exists in solid, liquid, and gas states, influenced by temperature and pressure.
- Solids: Definite shape and volume; molecules are closely packed with strong bonds.
- Liquids: Indefinite shape but definite volume; molecules are spaced further apart with weaker bonds.
- Gases: Indefinite shape and volume; molecules are far apart with very weak bonds. Gases can be compressed.
Physical Processes for Matter
- Matter can change phases via physical processes without altering chemical composition (e.g., water to steam).
- Common phase transitions include:
- Melting: Solid to liquid; melting point is the temperature at which this occurs.
- Boiling/Vaporization: Liquid to gas; boiling point is the temperature for this transition.
- Sublimation: Solid directly to gas without becoming liquid.
- Freezing: Liquid to solid; occurs at freezing point.
- Condensation: Gas to liquid; reverse of boiling.
- Deposition: Gas to solid without liquid phase.
Solutions
- Solutions are homogeneous mixtures of two or more substances, consisting of solute and solvent.
- The solute is present in smaller amounts, while the solvent is in greater quantities.
- Solutions can exist as gases (e.g., air), liquids (e.g., saltwater), or solids (e.g., alloys).
Mole & Avogadro's Constant
- Avogadro’s number (6.02 × 10²³) defines the number of units in one mole of any substance.
- Relationship: number of units = number of moles × Avogadro’s number.
Atomic Structure
- Atoms consist of protons (positive), neutrons (neutral), and electrons (negative).
- An atom's atomic number (Z) equals the number of protons.
- Mass number (A) is the sum of protons and neutrons.
- Example: Sodium (Na) has 11 protons and a mass number of 23, leading to 12 neutrons.
Isotopes
- Isotopes are variants of elements with the same atomic number but different mass numbers due to differing neutron counts.
- Example: Carbon isotopes include C-12, C-13, and C-14.
Energy Levels and Electrons
- Electrons are organized in energy levels (shells), with outermost levels being valence shells.
- The first shell is closest to the nucleus and has the lowest energy.
- Atoms can occupy ground (lowest energy) or excited (higher energy) states when electrons absorb energy.
- Each shell has corresponding subshells (s, p, d, f), with energy levels increasing.
Key Definitions
- Phase Transition: Transformation between states of matter due to heat or pressure changes.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of matter, including its definition, states, and atomic structure. It explores the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases, as well as the role of atoms as the building blocks of elements. Test your knowledge about matter and its different forms.
