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Which statement correctly describes the arrangement of particles in solids?
Which statement correctly describes the arrangement of particles in solids?
What happens to the particles of a substance when it transitions from a liquid to a gas?
What happens to the particles of a substance when it transitions from a liquid to a gas?
How does increasing temperature affect the volume of a gas, according to kinetic particle theory?
How does increasing temperature affect the volume of a gas, according to kinetic particle theory?
Which effect does relative molecular mass have on the rate of diffusion of gases?
Which effect does relative molecular mass have on the rate of diffusion of gases?
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What describes the process of condensation in terms of kinetic particle theory?
What describes the process of condensation in terms of kinetic particle theory?
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Which of the following correctly describes an ionic bond?
Which of the following correctly describes an ionic bond?
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What defines isotopes of an element?
What defines isotopes of an element?
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Which statement about the atomic structure is correct?
Which statement about the atomic structure is correct?
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What characteristic is true for Group VIII noble gases?
What characteristic is true for Group VIII noble gases?
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How can the electronic configuration of an element with an atomic number of 12 be represented?
How can the electronic configuration of an element with an atomic number of 12 be represented?
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Which of the following describes a covalent bond?
Which of the following describes a covalent bond?
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What is the meaning of mass number in an atom?
What is the meaning of mass number in an atom?
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Which property is typical of ionic compounds?
Which property is typical of ionic compounds?
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What happens to the properties of elements as you move from left to right across a period in the Periodic Table?
What happens to the properties of elements as you move from left to right across a period in the Periodic Table?
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What is the definition of oxidation in terms of electron transfer?
What is the definition of oxidation in terms of electron transfer?
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Which of the following statements is true about reducing agents?
Which of the following statements is true about reducing agents?
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How can a redox reaction be identified?
How can a redox reaction be identified?
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What occurs during the neutralization reaction between an acid and an alkali?
What occurs during the neutralization reaction between an acid and an alkali?
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Which oxide is classified as amphoteric?
Which oxide is classified as amphoteric?
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In which of the following scenarios does an acid act as a proton donor?
In which of the following scenarios does an acid act as a proton donor?
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What is the oxidation state of elements in their uncombined state?
What is the oxidation state of elements in their uncombined state?
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How does the pH level relate to the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution?
How does the pH level relate to the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution?
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Which of the following statements is correct about acids and their effect on litmus?
Which of the following statements is correct about acids and their effect on litmus?
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Which of the following salts is insoluble according to general solubility rules?
Which of the following salts is insoluble according to general solubility rules?
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What trend is observed in the alkali metals as you move down Group I?
What trend is observed in the alkali metals as you move down Group I?
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Which statement best explains why noble gases are considered unreactive?
Which statement best explains why noble gases are considered unreactive?
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How does the electrical conductivity of metals generally compare to that of non-metals?
How does the electrical conductivity of metals generally compare to that of non-metals?
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What characteristic do transition metals commonly exhibit?
What characteristic do transition metals commonly exhibit?
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Which of the following statements about Group VII halogens is true?
Which of the following statements about Group VII halogens is true?
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What is a primary reason that alloys are often stronger than pure metals?
What is a primary reason that alloys are often stronger than pure metals?
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How does the melting point of alkali metals change as you move down Group I?
How does the melting point of alkali metals change as you move down Group I?
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What is the likely appearance of bromine at room temperature?
What is the likely appearance of bromine at room temperature?
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What is one reason for the use of copper in electrical wiring?
What is one reason for the use of copper in electrical wiring?
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Which property is NOT characteristic of transition elements?
Which property is NOT characteristic of transition elements?
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What is the expected observation when testing for ammonia (NH3) using damp red litmus paper?
What is the expected observation when testing for ammonia (NH3) using damp red litmus paper?
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Which gas is identified by its reaction with limewater, resulting in a color change due to the formation of calcium carbonate?
Which gas is identified by its reaction with limewater, resulting in a color change due to the formation of calcium carbonate?
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In a flame test, which color is expected when testing for lithium ions (Li+)?
In a flame test, which color is expected when testing for lithium ions (Li+)?
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Which of the following tests would confirm the presence of hydrogen gas (H2)?
Which of the following tests would confirm the presence of hydrogen gas (H2)?
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Which cation is identified by a green flame in the flame test?
Which cation is identified by a green flame in the flame test?
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What is the correct order of reactivity in the reactivity series from most reactive to least reactive?
What is the correct order of reactivity in the reactivity series from most reactive to least reactive?
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What is the enthalpy change, ∆H, for an exothermic reaction?
What is the enthalpy change, ∆H, for an exothermic reaction?
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What reaction occurs when magnesium reacts with steam?
What reaction occurs when magnesium reacts with steam?
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What prevents rusting of iron using a barrier method?
What prevents rusting of iron using a barrier method?
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Which of the following processes is endothermic?
Which of the following processes is endothermic?
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What does activation energy, Ea, represent?
What does activation energy, Ea, represent?
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What is the purpose of using cryolite in the extraction of aluminium?
What is the purpose of using cryolite in the extraction of aluminium?
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Which of the following statements describes sacrificial protection?
Which of the following statements describes sacrificial protection?
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Bond breaking is best described as which type of process?
Bond breaking is best described as which type of process?
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Which method is NOT used to treat domestic water supplies?
Which method is NOT used to treat domestic water supplies?
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Which factor does NOT affect the rate of reaction according to collision theory?
Which factor does NOT affect the rate of reaction according to collision theory?
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What is the primary function of using carbon in water treatment?
What is the primary function of using carbon in water treatment?
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In a reversible reaction at equilibrium, what condition must be true?
In a reversible reaction at equilibrium, what condition must be true?
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What effect does adding a catalyst have on a reaction?
What effect does adding a catalyst have on a reaction?
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Which of the following metals is the most likely to react with dilute hydrochloric acid?
Which of the following metals is the most likely to react with dilute hydrochloric acid?
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How does increasing temperature generally affect reaction rates?
How does increasing temperature generally affect reaction rates?
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What is the primary constituent of rust formed from the reaction of iron with oxygen?
What is the primary constituent of rust formed from the reaction of iron with oxygen?
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Which substance is beneficial for aquatic life found in natural water sources?
Which substance is beneficial for aquatic life found in natural water sources?
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Which equation represents the production of ammonia in the Haber process?
Which equation represents the production of ammonia in the Haber process?
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What is true about the conditions used in the Contact process for sulfur trioxide production?
What is true about the conditions used in the Contact process for sulfur trioxide production?
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What happens to the enthalpy change in a reaction where bond breaking occurs?
What happens to the enthalpy change in a reaction where bond breaking occurs?
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Which statement about physical and chemical changes is correct?
Which statement about physical and chemical changes is correct?
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In the context of a reversible reaction, how does changing pressure influence equilibrium?
In the context of a reversible reaction, how does changing pressure influence equilibrium?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the collision theory?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the collision theory?
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What is the main component of natural gas?
What is the main component of natural gas?
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What describes the bonding in alkenes?
What describes the bonding in alkenes?
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Which fraction from petroleum is primarily used as jet fuel?
Which fraction from petroleum is primarily used as jet fuel?
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What occurs during the fractional distillation of petroleum?
What occurs during the fractional distillation of petroleum?
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Which of the following describes the properties of alkanes?
Which of the following describes the properties of alkanes?
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What is produced from the reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol?
What is produced from the reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol?
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Which process utilizes yeast to manufacture ethanol?
Which process utilizes yeast to manufacture ethanol?
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What characterizes metallic bonding?
What characterizes metallic bonding?
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In the context of hydrocarbons, what are saturated hydrocarbons characterized by?
In the context of hydrocarbons, what are saturated hydrocarbons characterized by?
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What is the primary use of the lubricating oil fraction obtained from petroleum?
What is the primary use of the lubricating oil fraction obtained from petroleum?
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Which property arises due to the structure of metals?
Which property arises due to the structure of metals?
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How is the empirical formula of a compound defined?
How is the empirical formula of a compound defined?
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What distinguishes alkenes from alkanes in terms of their reaction characteristics?
What distinguishes alkenes from alkanes in terms of their reaction characteristics?
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What does relative atomic mass, Ar, compare?
What does relative atomic mass, Ar, compare?
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What is the Avogadro constant?
What is the Avogadro constant?
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What describes electrolysis?
What describes electrolysis?
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During electrolysis, which product is typically formed at the anode?
During electrolysis, which product is typically formed at the anode?
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Which of the following is true about a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell?
Which of the following is true about a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell?
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What is meant by the term 'molar gas volume' at room temperature and pressure?
What is meant by the term 'molar gas volume' at room temperature and pressure?
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How is the concept of limiting reactants important in stoichiometry?
How is the concept of limiting reactants important in stoichiometry?
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What is the result of conducting electrolysis on molten lead(II) bromide?
What is the result of conducting electrolysis on molten lead(II) bromide?
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Which of the following describes a characteristic feature of ionic compounds?
Which of the following describes a characteristic feature of ionic compounds?
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Which ion is produced at the cathode during the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride?
Which ion is produced at the cathode during the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride?
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What are the main components of NPK fertilizers?
What are the main components of NPK fertilizers?
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What is a major source of carbon monoxide in the environment?
What is a major source of carbon monoxide in the environment?
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Which gas contributes to the greenhouse effect by reducing thermal energy loss to space?
Which gas contributes to the greenhouse effect by reducing thermal energy loss to space?
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Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of oxides of nitrogen in car engines?
Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of oxides of nitrogen in car engines?
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What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
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How can acid rain be reduced according to environmental strategies?
How can acid rain be reduced according to environmental strategies?
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Which statement describes a saturated compound?
Which statement describes a saturated compound?
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What are structural isomers?
What are structural isomers?
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Which of the following statements relates to the general formula of alkenes?
Which of the following statements relates to the general formula of alkenes?
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What is the general characteristic of a homologous series?
What is the general characteristic of a homologous series?
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Which pollutant is primarily responsible for the toxicity observed in indoor environments?
Which pollutant is primarily responsible for the toxicity observed in indoor environments?
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What is the impact of particulates in the air?
What is the impact of particulates in the air?
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Which of the following equations shows the reaction of carbon monoxide with nitrogen oxide in catalytic converters?
Which of the following equations shows the reaction of carbon monoxide with nitrogen oxide in catalytic converters?
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What is the effect of increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?
What is the effect of increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?
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What defines polymers?
What defines polymers?
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What type of polymerization involves the elimination of a small molecule?
What type of polymerization involves the elimination of a small molecule?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of addition polymers?
Which of the following is a characteristic of addition polymers?
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What is the repeat unit of poly(ethene)?
What is the repeat unit of poly(ethene)?
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What type of polymer is nylon classified as?
What type of polymer is nylon classified as?
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Which of the following accurately describes a polyester?
Which of the following accurately describes a polyester?
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Which environmental challenge is associated with plastics?
Which environmental challenge is associated with plastics?
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What purpose do amino acids serve in protein formation?
What purpose do amino acids serve in protein formation?
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What type of solution contains the maximum possible concentration of a solute at a specific temperature?
What type of solution contains the maximum possible concentration of a solute at a specific temperature?
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How can the purity of a substance be assessed?
How can the purity of a substance be assessed?
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What is the main function of chromatography?
What is the main function of chromatography?
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Which statement best describes a residue?
Which statement best describes a residue?
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In an acid-base titration, which apparatus is essential for accurate volume measurement?
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What is the purpose of a suitable indicator in a titration?
What is the purpose of a suitable indicator in a titration?
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Study Notes
States of Matter
- Solids, liquids, and gases have distinct properties related to particle separation, arrangement, and motion.
- Changes of state (melting, boiling, evaporating, freezing, condensing) are explained by kinetic particle theory.
- Temperature and pressure significantly affect gas volume.
- Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low, explained by kinetic particle theory.
- Relative molecular mass influences the rate of gas diffusion.
Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
- Elements, compounds, and mixtures differ in their compositions.
- Atoms have a nucleus (protons and neutrons) surrounded by electrons in shells.
- Protons, neutrons, and electrons have specific relative charges and masses.
- Proton number (atomic number) defines the number of protons.
- Mass number (nucleon number) is the total of protons and neutrons.
- Electronic configurations, up to 20 protons, describe electron distribution in shells; e.g., 2,8,3.
- Noble gases (Group VIII) have full outer electron shells.
- Group number indicates the number of outer shell electrons (Groups I to VII).
- Period number corresponds to the number of occupied electron shells.
- Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same proton number but different neutron numbers. This results in similar chemical properties.
- Isotope symbols are used, like 126C, 35Cl–17.
- Relative atomic mass is the weighted average mass of an element's isotopes.
Ions and Ionic Bonds
- Cations (positive ions) and anions (negative ions) are formed.
- An ionic bond is an electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
- Ionic compounds form giant lattice structures of alternating positive and negative ions.
- Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points and conduct electricity in molten or aqueous states but not as solids.
- Ionic bonds are often formed between elements from Group I and Group VII.
Simple Molecules and Covalent Bonds
- Covalent bonds are formed by electron sharing between atoms to achieve stable configurations similar to noble gases.
- Dot-and-cross diagrams illustrate electron sharing in simple molecules like H2, Cl2, H2O, CH4, NH3, HCl, CH3OH, C2H4, O2, CO2, N2.
- Simple molecular compounds have low melting and boiling points due to weak intermolecular forces.
- They generally do not conduct electricity.
Giant Covalent Structures
- Diamond and graphite have giant covalent structures.
- Graphite is used as a lubricant and electrode due to its structure.
- Diamond is used in cutting tools.
- Silicon(IV) oxide also has a giant covalent structure.
Metallic Bonding
- Metallic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between positive metal ions and a "sea" of delocalized electrons.
- Metals are good conductors of electricity and heat due to their structure.
- Metals are malleable and ductile because their layers can slide over each other.
Stoichiometry
- Chemical formulas for elements and compounds are stated.
- Molecular formulas show the number and type of atoms in a molecule.
- Empirical formulas show the simplest ratio of atoms in a compound.
- Word and symbol equations represent chemical reactions, including state symbols.
- Reacting masses can be calculated without the mole concept.
The Mole and Avogadro's Constant
- The mole (mol) is a unit of amount of substance, equal to 6.02 × 10^23 particles.
- Calculations involve mass, amount, molar mass, relative atomic/molecular/formula mass, and the number of particles.
- Concentration can be expressed as g/dm³ or mol/dm³.
- The molar gas volume is 24 dm³ at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).
- Calculations can involve stoichiometry, limiting reactants, gas volumes, volumes of solutions, and concentrations (g/dm³ and mol/dm³).
- Titration experimental data can be used for stoichiometric calculations.
Electrolysis
- Electrolysis decomposes ionic compounds (molten or aqueous) using an electric current.
- Electrolytic cells involve electron movement in the external circuit and ion movement in the electrolyte.
- Anode is the positive electrode; cathode is the negative electrode.
- Electrolysis products are predictable based on the compound.
- Ionic half-equations at anodes (oxidation) and cathodes (reduction) can be written.
- Metals are electroplated to improve appearance and resistance to corrosion.
Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel Cells
- Hydrogen and oxygen produce electricity with water as the only product.
- Fuel cells have advantages and disadvantages compared to gasoline engines.
Chemical Energetics
- Exothermic reactions release heat, endothermic reactions absorb heat.
- Enthalpy change (∆H) is the heat transfer during a reaction (negative for exothermic, positive for endothermic).
- Activation energy (Ea) is the minimum energy for reactant collisions to react.
- Reaction pathway diagrams depict reactants, products, ∆H, and Ea, for exothermic and endothermic reactions.
- Bond breaking is endothermic; bond making is exothermic.
Chemical Reactions
- Physical and chemical changes differ.
Rate of Reaction
- Collision theory explains factors affecting reaction rates (numbers of particles, collision frequency, kinetic energy, activation energy).
- Factors such as changing concentration, pressure, surface area, temperature, and catalysts (including enzymes) affect reaction rate.
- Catalysts increase reaction rate without being consumed.
- Catalysts lower activation energy.
Reversible Reactions and Equilibrium
- Some reactions are reversible.
- At equilibrium, forward and reverse reaction rates are equal; reactant and product concentrations are constant.
- Reversible reactions can be affected by temperature and pressure. Examples include hydrated/anhydrous compounds (e.g., copper(II) sulfate, cobalt(II) chloride).
Redox Reactions
- Redox reactions involve simultaneous oxidation and reduction.
- Oxidation involves electron loss; reduction involves electron gain.
- Oxidation number is used to track electron transfer during redox reactions. Examples include compounds in their uncombined state, monatomic ions, and components of compounds/ions.
- Oxidizing agents cause oxidation and are reduced.
- Reducing agents cause reduction and are oxidized.
Acids, Bases, and Salts
- Acids react with metals, bases, and carbonates.
- Acids change litmus, thymolphthalein, and methyl orange colors.
- Bases are metal oxides or hydroxides; alkalis are soluble bases.
- Bases react with acids and ammonium salts.
- Alkalis change litmus, thymolphthalein, and methyl orange colors.
- Aqueous acid solutions contain H+ ions; aqueous alkali solutions contain OH- ions.
- Acids are proton donors; bases are proton acceptors.
- Strong acids wholly dissociate in aqueous solution; weak acids partially dissociate.
- Neutralization reactions between acids and alkalis produce water.
Oxides
- Oxides can be acidic (like SO2, CO2) or basic (like CuO, CaO) based on their metallic/non-metallic nature.
- Amphoteric oxides react with both acids and bases. (e.g.,Al2O3 & ZnO)
Preparation of Salts
- Insoluble salts can be prepared via precipitation reactions.
- Soluble salts can be prepared by reacting an acid with a metal, excess metal, excess insoluble base, or excess insoluble carbonate.
- Solubility rules for common salts are listed for prediction purposes.
The Periodic Table
- The Periodic Table arranges elements in periods and groups by increasing proton/atomic numbers.
- Metallic character decreases across a period.
- Group number correlates to the charge of ions formed from elements within that group.
- Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties due to similar electron configurations.
Group I Properties
- Alkali metals (Li, Na, K) are relatively soft metals.
- Properties typically increase in reactivity/density/volume as you move down a group.
Group VII Properties
- Halogens (Cl, Br, I) are non-metals. Their reactivity/density/state of matter increase as you move down a group.
- Chlorine is a pale yellow-green gas at room temperature.
- Bromine is a red-brown liquid at room temperature.
- Iodine is a grey-black solid at room temperature.
- Halogens react via displacement reactions with other halide ions.
Transition Elements
- Transition elements are metals with high densities, melting points, form colored compounds, and often act as catalysts.
- Transition metal ions often have variable oxidation states.
Noble Gases
- Noble gases are unreactive, monatomic gases due to their complete outer electron shells.
Metals
- Metals have characteristic physical properties like thermal and electrical conductivity, malleability, ductility, melting points, and boiling points.
- Metals usually react with dilute acids, cold water, and steam.
Uses of Metals
- Metal uses are frequently linked to their physical properties.
Alloys and Their Properties
- Alloys are mixtures of metals with other elements.
Reactivity Series
- The reactivity series orders the reactivity of metals, based on their ability to displace other metal ions.
- Potassium, sodium, calcium are highly reactive with water.
- Aluminium's apparent unreactivity comes from the formation of an oxide coating.
Corrosion of Metals
- Rusting requires oxygen, water, and iron.
- Barrier methods of corrosion prevention include painting, grease, and coating(plastic).
- Sacrificial protection uses more reactive metals.
Extraction of Metals
- Metal extraction depends on the metal's position in the reactivity series.
- Iron extraction from hematite involves coke burning, CO2 and CO formation, reduction, limestone decomposition to slag.
- Aluminum extraction is via electrolysis of bauxite.
- Bauxite purification and cryolite role in aluminum extraction are important.
Chemistry of the Environment
- Water testing uses anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride and copper(II) sulfate.
- Natural water contains dissolved oxygen, metal compounds, plastics, sewage, microbes, nitrates, and phosphates.
- Water treatment (sedimentation, filtration, carbon, chlorination) removes pollutants.
- Fertilizers (ammonium salts, nitrates) provide nutrients.
Air Quality and Climate
- Air composition is mostly nitrogen and oxygen, with trace gases.
- Air pollutants include carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane, oxides of nitrogen, and sulfur dioxide.
- Pollutant sources and effects, including global warming issues, are detailed.
- Strategies for pollution reduction are associated with chemical production.
- Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
Organic Chemistry
- Displayed formulas depict molecules' atom and bond arrangement.
- General formulae describe similar compounds (e.g., alkanes CnH2n+2).
- Functional groups determine chemical properties.
- Structural isomers share the same molecular formulas but differ structurally (e.g., C4H10, C4H8)
- Homologous series have a shared functional group, general formula, and incremental -CH2- differences, along with trends in physical and chemical properties.
- Saturated compounds have single carbon-carbon bonds.
- Unsaturated compounds have double or triple carbon-carbon bonds.
Naming Organic Compounds
- Names of various hydrocarbons, including unbranched alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, and carboxylic acids, are detailed.
- Identification from chemical names, molecular formulas or displayed formulas can be performed.
- Relevant product naming and formula drawing associated with reactions are included.
Fuels
- Fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, petroleum) are hydrocarbons.
- Fractional distillation separates petroleum into fractions with differing boiling points, chain length, volatility, and viscosities that consequently have different uses (e.g., refinery gas for heating, gasoline for cars).
- Hydrocarbons contain carbon and hydrogen only.
Alkanes
- Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with single bonds.
- They are relatively unreactive except for combustion and substitution reactions (e.g., with chlorine).
- Substitution reactions replace atoms or groups.
Alkenes
- Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons with double bonds.
- Alkenes are formed via cracking.
- Tests distinguish between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons (e.g., with bromine).
- Addition reactions to alkenes form single bonds.
Alcohols
- Ethanol can be made via fermentation or catalytic addition of steam.
- Ethanol is used as a solvent and fuel.
Carboxylic Acids
- Ethanoic acid reactions with metals, bases, and carbonates are detailed.
- Ethanoic acid formation via ethanol oxidation is explained, involving bacterial oxidation (e.g., vinegar production) .
Polymers
- Polymers are built from monomers.
- Poly(ethene) is an example of addition polymerisation.
- Plastics have varied properties affecting disposal (e.g., land fill, ocean accumulation, toxic fumes during burning).
- Addition and condensation polymerisation are contrasted methods. Illustrations can be given for nylon and PET(polyethylene terephthalate) and their structures, and monomers used.
- Proteins are natural polyamides formed from amino acids.
Experimental Techniques and Chemical Analysis
- Apparatus for time, temperature, mass, and volume measurements are listed, along with advantages/disadvantages of various techniques.
- Solvent, solute, solution definitions as well as the related terms (saturated solution, residue, filtrate are included)
- Acid-base titrations utilize specific equipment (burette, pipette, indicator) to measure required data.
- Paper chromatography separates mixtures of soluble substances (coloured or colourless), determined from Rf values.
- Separation and purification methods (solvent, filtration, crystallisation, distillation) and their applications are described.
- Tests for anions (e.g., carbonate, chloride, nitrate, sulfate, sulfite).
- Tests for cations (e.g., using sodium hydroxide and ammonia solutions).
- Tests for gases (e.g., using litmus paper, limewater, glowing/lighted splints).
- Flame tests identify specific metal cations.
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