Matter and Its Properties

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What is the first step in the fractional distillation process of crude oil?

Cooling the liquid crude oil

Boiling the liquid crude oil (correct)

Condensing the crude oil vapours

Filtering the crude oil

What happens to the components of crude oil during fractional distillation?

All components vaporize at the same temperature

Components vaporize at different temperatures (correct)

No components remain as liquids

Only the heaviest components vaporize first

What characterizes a saturated solution?

It can dissolve additional solute indefinitely

No solute can dissolve at any temperature

Adding more solute does not increase its concentration (correct)

It is always room temperature

What is a supersaturated solution?

A heated saturated solution with additional solute dissolved Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome describes the use of fractional distillation on crude oil?

It allows crude oil to be used in varying applications without waste Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of particles in a solid?

They are closely packed and vibrate in place. Signup and view all the answers

How do the particles in gases behave compared to those in liquids?

They move rapidly and collide with each other. Signup and view all the answers

What describes the kinetic energy of particles in matter?

Kinetic energy increases with the temperature of the matter. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about mixtures?

Mixtures consist of two or more substances combined without chemical bonding. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the spaces between particles and the state of matter?

Liquids have more space between particles than solids. Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining feature of atoms?

They are the smallest particles that make up matter. Signup and view all the answers

How do the properties of a liquid compare to those of a solid?

Liquids have particles with less attraction than in solids. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the particles in a gas when temperature increases?

The particles gain energy and move faster. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a compound from an element?

A compound consists of two or more different elements. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a pure substance?

Sugar Signup and view all the answers

What type of mixture maintains the original properties of its components?

Mechanical mixture Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between homogenous and heterogenous mixtures?

Heterogenous mixtures are not uniform and have visible parts. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a solution?

A uniform mixture of two or more pure substances. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a characteristic of a heterogenous mixture?

Particles are arranged randomly and retain separate properties. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a mechanical mixture?

Vegetable salad Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the components of a mixture when they are combined?

They maintain their original identities and properties. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a compound?

Water (H2O) Signup and view all the answers

What defines a pure substance?

It is made of only one type of element or compound. Signup and view all the answers

Which is true regarding mixtures?

Mixtures can vary in proportion and retain separate identities. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a homogenous mixture?

It appears consistent throughout. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a correct way to separate a heterogenous mixture?

Filtering through a paper. Signup and view all the answers

Which mixture is an example of a solution?

Saltwater Signup and view all the answers

What primarily defines the solvent in a solution?

It is the part of the solution that dissolves the solute. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to particles of a solute when they dissolve in a solvent?

They are evenly mixed between the solvent particles. Signup and view all the answers

Why is water referred to as the universal solvent?

More substances dissolve in water than in any other substance. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes insoluble substances in water?

Their atoms are strongly attracted to each other. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT affect the solubility of a solute?

Color of the solute. Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing temperature typically affect solid solutes in a solvent?

It usually allows them to dissolve more rapidly. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does pressure have on gas solubility in a solution?

It allows more gas to dissolve into the solvent. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the amount of solute compared to the amount of solvent in a solution?

Concentration Signup and view all the answers

How does the size of solute particles influence their dissolution in a solvent?

Smaller particles generally dissolve faster due to greater surface area. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mixtures contain both solid solutes and solid solvents?

Solid solutions Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when salt dissolves in water?

Salt molecules break down into individual ions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is known to be insoluble in water?

Oil Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon explains why some substances do not dissolve in water, like sand?

The bonding among solute particles is stronger than their attraction to water. Signup and view all the answers

How does water gain the name of universal solvent?

As it can dissolve more substances than any other solvent. Signup and view all the answers

What describes a concentrated solution?

A solution with a large amount of dissolved solute. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when a solution is diluted?

The concentration of solute decreases. Signup and view all the answers

How is a 10% solution of solute described if 25 grams of solute is dissolved in 250 milliliters of solvent?

The solution is 10%. Signup and view all the answers

In what state do particles move fastest due to having the highest kinetic energy?

Gas. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the kinetic energy of particles in a substance as its temperature increases?

Kinetic energy increases. Signup and view all the answers

How is carbon dioxide produced when mixing baking soda and vinegar?

Via a chemical reaction. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of carbonic acid?

In producing carbonation for soft drinks. Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of mining pure substances from the ground?

It can pollute water supplies. Signup and view all the answers

What might cause an aerosol can to release its contents when the button is pressed?

Pressure from carbon dioxide gas. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

A lifted object at rest. Signup and view all the answers

What does the measure of temperature reflect in a substance?

Average kinetic energy of the particles. Signup and view all the answers

What substance is essential for plants to produce food?

Carbon Dioxide. Signup and view all the answers

Which example reflects a correct concentration ratio for making hot chocolate?

50 grams of powder in 250 ml of water is 20%. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of refining raw materials?

To separate a pure substance from impurities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a suspension?

Flour mixed with water Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a colloid from a suspension?

Colloids do not allow particles to settle Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste is generated during the gold refining process?

Acid waste that can pollute water Signup and view all the answers

In an oil-in-water emulsion, which component is the main liquid?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when sand is mixed with water?

A suspension is created Signup and view all the answers

What happens to particles in a true colloid over time?

They remain suspended indefinitely Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is an example of a colloid?

Milk Signup and view all the answers

What type of mixture is a heterogeneous emulsion?

A mixture of oil and water Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of an emulsion?

It consists of immiscible liquids. Signup and view all the answers

Which component is commonly associated with the refining of crude oil?

Hydrogen Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of mixing flour and water?

A suspension Signup and view all the answers

What is the main downside of refining processes, particularly for gold?

They produce significant waste and pollution. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to heavier liquids like water in an oil and water mixture?

They sink to the bottom Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Matter

Matter is anything with mass and occupies space.
Classified as either pure substances or mixtures.
Composed of tiny particles.
Chemistry studies matter and its changes.

Particle Theory of Matter

Everything is made of particles.
Particles have spaces between them.
Particles attract each other.
Particle speed is affected by temperature (in gases).
Particles are always moving due to kinetic energy.
Particles of a substance are identical.

States of Matter

Solids

Particles are closely packed and strongly attracted.
Fixed shape and volume
Particles vibrate in place.
Small spaces between particles.

Liquids

Particles are slightly further apart with less attraction.
Liquids can flow and take the shape of their container.
Particles can slide past each other.
Larger spaces between particles than in solids.

Gases

Particles are far apart with weak attraction.
Gases take the shape and volume of their container.
Particles move randomly in all directions.

Atoms vs. Molecules

Atoms: The smallest indivisible particles; building blocks of matter. Elements are either single atoms or multiple identical bonded atoms.
Molecules: Groups of atoms bonded together. Hydrogen is the smallest molecule (two hydrogen atoms).
Compounds: Molecules with two or more different elements. Water (two hydrogen and one oxygen) is a compound.

Pure Substances

Made of one element or one compound.
Examples include hydrogen, water, sugar, salt, baking soda, aluminum, gold

Mixtures

Composed of two or more elements or compounds not chemically combined.
Elements or compounds do not bond; maintain their original identity.
Mixtures can be in any ratio of substances.
Separated by physical means.

Heterogeneous Mixtures

Not uniform; different parts have different compositions.
Visible or tangible differences between components; can be separated.
Examples: cereal in milk, oil and water.

Homogeneous Mixtures

Uniform in appearance; look like one substance.
Uniform composition throughout; cannot easily distinguish different components.
Examples: apple juice, sugar in water, steel.

Solutions

Homogenous mixtures of two or more pure substances.
Solute: The substance being dissolved (smaller part).
Solvent: The substance doing the dissolving (larger part).
Form when particles of one substance are more attracted to particles of another than to themselves.
Water is the "universal solvent" due to its ability to dissolve many substances

Factors Affecting Solubility:

Concentration: Higher concentration results in less solubility; a limit to how much solute can dissolve.
Temperature: Usually, heating a solvent increases solid solubility but decreases gas solubility.
Pressure: Increased pressure often increases gas solubility (like in soda).
Size: Smaller solute particles dissolve faster.

Kinetic Energy

Energy of motion.
Particles in matter have kinetic energy.
The higher the temperature of a substance, the higher the average kinetic energy of its particles.
Related to particle movement and collision rate.

Water

Water is a solvent for many substances.
Water pollution occurs when solutes (contaminants) dissolve in water.

Carbon Dioxide

Colourless gas with a slightly sour taste.
0.03% of Earth's atmosphere.
Produced by combustion (burning carbon-containing materials).
Plays an important role in plant life.
Used in carbonation of drinks.

Crude Oil

Underground mixture of hydrogen and carbon with other elements.
Refined into various products (bitumen, fuels,lubricants, etc.)
Extracted from underground reservoirs.
Fractional distillation is used for refining.

Suspensions

Mixture of a liquid and solid particles that do not dissolve.
Particles eventually settle out over time.
Examples include sand in water.

Colloids

Mixture with very small particles evenly dispersed.
Particles do not settle out.
Examples include milk, smoke.

Emulsions

Heterogeneous mixture of two or more immiscible liquids.
One liquid is dispersed in tiny droplets in the other.
Examples include oil and water.

Pure Substances - Elements and Compounds in Nature

Often not found in pure form, necessitating refining processes.
Processes can create environmental problems (mining, refining wastes).

Saturation

Saturated solution: A solution where adding more solute no longer increases the concentration.
Unsaturated solution: More solute can dissolve at a given temperature.
Supersaturated solution: A solution formed at high temperature with more solute than a saturated solution at the same temperature.

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