Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases

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Which characteristic is true for solids?

Particles move freely and adapt to container shape

Particles are tightly packed with fixed volume and shape (correct)

Particles have barely any forces of attraction

Particles are arranged randomly with weak forces of attraction

What describes the arrangement of particles in gases?

Particles are far apart and arranged in an irregular pattern (correct)

Particles vibrate in fixed positions

Particles are semi-ordered and adapt to the container

Particles are closely packed in an orderly pattern

Which of the following statements about liquids is correct?

Liquids maintain a fixed volume but not a fixed shape (correct)

Liquid particles vibrate in fixed positions

Liquids have a fixed shape and a fixed volume

Particles in liquids are closely packed and cannot move

Which phenomenon describes the random movement of particles in gases?

Brownian motion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following properties distinguishes solids from liquids?

Solids have fixed shape while liquids do not Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of electroplating?

To make objects more resistant to corrosion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes an endothermic reaction?

It results in higher energy products than reactants. Signup and view all the answers

In a reaction pathway diagram for an exothermic reaction, where do the reactants generally sit compared to the products?

Higher than the products. Signup and view all the answers

What does the mnemonic 'MEXO' refer to in chemical reactions?

Making of bonds is exothermic. Signup and view all the answers

How can one determine if a reaction is endothermic or exothermic?

By comparing the amount of heat absorbed against the heat released. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the anode in the electroplating process?

To oxidize the pure metal. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of process is bond breaking considered to be?

Endothermic process Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether X is the limiting reactant in a reaction with Y?

The volume of X required must be half that of Y Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to determine the empirical formula from mass percent data?

Divide the mass of each element by its atomic mass Signup and view all the answers

What does a positive change in energy during a reaction indicate?

The reaction is endothermic. Signup and view all the answers

How is the molecular formula derived from the empirical formula?

By multiplying the empirical ratio by the molar mass Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about an exothermic reaction?

The enthalpy change (ΔH) is negative. Signup and view all the answers

In general, physical changes do NOT involve which of the following?

The production of a new substance. Signup and view all the answers

Which formula represents the calculation for percentage yield?

Actual yield / expected yield x 100 Signup and view all the answers

In electrolysis, where does oxidation take place?

At the anode Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the electrolysis of molten binary compounds?

The ions are produced at both electrodes Signup and view all the answers

What always gets produced at the anode during the electrolysis of dilute aqueous solutions?

Oxygen gas Signup and view all the answers

In a concentrated aqueous solution, which ions will never be discharged at the anode?

Sulfate ions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly identifies the cathode in an electrolytic cell?

It is where reduction occurs Signup and view all the answers

What happens to OH- ions in the electrolysis of dilute solutions?

They form water at the anode Signup and view all the answers

What does the Roman numeral in iron (III) oxide, Fe2O3, indicate?

The oxidation state of iron in the compound Signup and view all the answers

In the Contact Process, what is the catalyst used to oxidise sulfur dioxide to sulfur trioxide?

Vanadium pentoxide Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of strong acids?

They ionise completely in water Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the neutralisation reaction of an acid and a base?

Salt and water are formed Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal pH of a neutral solution?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What role does calcium hydroxide serve in agriculture?

Neutralizer for acidic soil Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following metals can react with acids to produce hydrogen gas?

Zinc Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of weak acids compared to strong acids?

Partial ionization in water Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is produced when oleum is mixed with water?

Sulfuric acid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes amphoteric oxides?

They react with both acids and bases Signup and view all the answers

Which salt preparation method is used for Group I and ammonium salts?

Titration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following salts is insoluble in water?

Lead chloride Signup and view all the answers

The Haber process is primarily used for the production of which substance?

Ammonia Signup and view all the answers

What type of combustion occurs when oxygen is in excess?

Complete combustion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following gases is primarily produced by the digestive processes of livestock?

Methane Signup and view all the answers

Which property of hydrocarbons increases with the length of their carbon chain?

Boiling point Signup and view all the answers

What is the general formula for alkanes?

CnH2n+2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a homologous series?

Different general formula Signup and view all the answers

What reaction occurs when alcohols are produced from alkenes?

Hydration Signup and view all the answers

Which fraction of crude oil is primarily used as fuel for cars?

Gasoline/Petrol Signup and view all the answers

During fractional distillation, where do fractions with high boiling points condense?

At the bottom of the fractionating column Signup and view all the answers

What type of hydrocarbons contain carbon-carbon double bonds?

Alkenes Signup and view all the answers

What is the boiling point trend of fractions during fractional distillation?

Boiling point increases with increasing chain length Signup and view all the answers

What functional group defines alcohols?

-OH Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main products of complete combustion of hydrocarbons?

Carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What is a common byproduct of anaerobic respiration in yeast during fermentation?

Ethanol Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to make margarine from vegetable oils?

Hydrogenation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of galvanising in metal protection?

To provide sacrificial protection Signup and view all the answers

Which metals should NOT be used in sacrificial protection due to their reactivity?

Sodium and Potassium Signup and view all the answers

How is slag formed during the steel production process?

By combining calcium oxide with acidic oxides Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following provides a method for testing the presence of water?

Using anhydrous cobalt (II) chloride Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method used to kill bacteria in water?

Chlorination Signup and view all the answers

What composition of air is most prevalent?

78% nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

Which gas is considered toxic and produced by incomplete combustion?

Carbon monoxide Signup and view all the answers

What harmful effect does sulfur dioxide have on the environment?

Leads to acid rain formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of catalytic converters in cars?

Convert harmful gases into harmless emissions Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary component of fertilizers that promotes plant growth?

Nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

What is the greenhouse effect primarily caused by?

Trapping of radiation by greenhouse gases Signup and view all the answers

Which process can lead to the removal of odours from water?

Activated carbon treatment Signup and view all the answers

What happens when excessive calcium hydroxide is added to soil?

Displaces ammonia from fertilizers Signup and view all the answers

What can be a direct consequence of elevated nitrate levels in water bodies?

Harmful algal blooms Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Contents of Chemistry Notes

The notes cover O Levels & IGCSE Chemistry, specifically for syllabus 5070 & 0620.
They are organized by unit, with page numbers for easy reference.
The units include Particulate Nature of Matter, Atoms, Elements & Compounds, Stoichiometry, Electrical Chemistry, Chemical Energetics, Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases & Salts, The Periodic Table, Metals, Chemistry of the Environment, Organic Chemistry, and Experimental Techniques.

Unit 1: Particulate Nature of Matter

Kinetic Particle Theory:
- Solids: Strong forces of attraction, particles vibrate in fixed positions, fixed volume and shape. High density, incompressible.
- Liquids: Weaker forces of attraction than solids, particles are further apart and irregular, fixed volume but no fixed shape.
- Gases: Barely any forces of attraction, particles are far apart and irregular, move randomly by Brownian motion, no fixed shape or volume.
State Changes:
- Melting: Solid to liquid at a fixed melting point. Energy breaks attraction forces.
- Freezing: Liquid to solid at the same fixed melting point.
- Boiling: Liquid to gas at a fixed boiling point. Bubbles form throughout liquid.
- Condensation: Gas to liquid, opposite of boiling.
- Evaporation: Liquid to gas at the surface, occurs at a range of temperatures below the boiling point.
- Sublimation: Solid to gas, direct state change.
Diffusion: Movement of atoms and molecules from high to low concentration, influenced by temperature and molecular weight.
Pure & Impure Substances: Pure substances have fixed melting and boiling points; impurities in liquids increase boiling point and impurities in solids decrease the melting point.

Unit 2: Atoms, Elements & Compounds

Atoms and the Periodic Table:
- Atoms are the smallest particle of a chemical element. Atoms are made of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Relative atomic mass is a measure of atomic mass, with 1/12 the mass of carbon-12 being one unit.
- Atomic number (or proton number) is the number of protons.
- Nucleon number is the total number of protons and neutrons.
- Neutrons = Nucleon number - Proton number.
- Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different neutrons.
- Electrons orbit the nucleus in shells.
- Electronic configuration describes the number of electrons in each shell. Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons.
Electron Structure: Electrons fill shells starting from the first shell, with no more than 2 in the first, and 8 in the second and third.
Isotopes Atoms of the same element have identical numbers of protons, but different numbers of neutrons.
Electronic configuration describes the number of electrons in each electron shell.

Unit 3: Stoichiometry

The Mole: One mole of any substance contains 6.02 x 10²³ particles. One mole of any gas has a volume of 24dm³ or 24000cm³ at room temperature.
Calculations:
- Moles = Mass/Mr
- Moles of a gas = Volume of gas/ 24
- Volume of a gas = Moles of gas x 24
Limiting reactant: Reactant which runs out first, limiting the reaction. Determined by comparing ratios of moles to find which reactant will finish first.
- Empirical formula: simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound. Determined when the mass/percentage of each element is known.
- Molecular formula: actual number of atoms in a compound. Calculated using the empirical formula and the relative formula mass Mr
- Percentage Yield: actual yield/expected yield x 100.
- Percentage Purity: Mass of pure substance/Total Mass x 100

Unit 4: Electrical Chemistry

Electrolysis: Passing electric current through an ionic compound to decompose it into its constituent elements.
Electrolysis of Molten Compounds: Molten compounds are electrolyzed; anions go to the anode and lose electrons to form a gas, while cations go to the cathode and gain electrons.
Electrolysis of Dilute Aqueous Solutions: In dilute aqueous solutions, oxygen gas is produced at the anode; hydroxide ions are reduced to form oxygen
Electrolysis of Concentrated Aqueous Solutions: Products are determined by reactivity of the ions.
Nature of Electrodes: Inert electrodes do not affect the reaction (e.g. graphite or platinum); reactive electrodes can participate in the reactions (e.g., using a metal which is oxidized).

Unit 5: Chemical Energetics

Enthalpy: Internal energy of a substance. Endothermic reactions absorb heat from the surroundings, while exothermic reactions release heat to the surroundings.
Bond Breaking and Making: Breaking bonds requires energy (endothermic), while forming bonds releases energy (exothermic).
Activation Energy: Minimum energy required for a reaction to occur.
Reaction Pathway Diagrams: Show the energy changes during a reaction, including activation energy, and enthalpy change ΔH.

Unit 6: Chemical Reactions

Physical and Chemical Changes: Physical changes do not produce new substances, while chemical changes do. Examples: changes of state, cooking, rusting.
Rate of Reaction: Speed with which reactants are converted into products. Factors influencing rate: concentration, surface area, temperature, and catalysts
Concentration: Higher concentration leads to particles being closer, increasing number of collisions, hence increasing the rate of reaction.
Surface Area: Larger surface area means more particles are exposed to others, increasing collisions and increasing the rate of reaction.
Temperature: Higher temperature results in faster moving particles, increasing collisions and increasing the rate of reactions.
Catalysts: Lower the activation energy required to start a reaction, increasing the rate of reaction without being consumed.
Reversible Reactions: Reactions that can proceed in both forward and backward directions, resulting in a dynamic equilibrium where the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the backward reaction.
Dynamic Equilibrium: The rate of forward reaction equals the rate of backward reactions. Changes in concentration, temperature or pressure can shift the position of equilibrium.

Unit 7: Acids, Bases & Salts

Acids: Defined as proton (H⁺) donors, sour taste, corrosive, and turn blue litmus paper red. -Bases: Defined as proton (H⁺) acceptors, alkaline, bitter taste, and turn red litmus paper blue.
Neutralisation Reaction: Acids react with bases to produce salts and water.
pH: Scale used to measure acidity (low pH => highly acidic) and alkalinity (high pH => highly alkaline), with 7 being neutral.
Indicators: Substances used to determine pH by changing colour. (e.g., litmus, methyl orange, phenolphthalein) , Universal indicator is used to test for a wide range of pH.
Salts: Formed from neutralisation reactions of acid and base.

Unit 8: The Periodic Table

Periodic table: Organized by proton number/atomic number, elements with similar electronic configurations grouped together.
Groups: Vertical columns. Group number refers to number of electrons in the outermost shell.
Periods: Horizontal rows, represent number of electron shells. Metallic character decreases across a period.
Group I Alkali Metals: Soft, low density, and very reactive metals, react vigorously with water.
Group VII Halogens: Diatomic gases, reactive non-metals, reactivity decreases down the group.
Transition Metals: Hard, strong, good conductors, high melting points, and variable oxidation states, used as catalysts.

Unit 9: Metals

Properties of Metals: High melting and boiling points, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable and ductile, layers of atoms slide over each other.
Reactions of Metals:
- Reaction with water: Produce hydrogen gas.
- Reaction with steam: Produce hydrogen gas.
- Reaction with oxygen: Form metal oxide.
- Reaction with acids: Form salt and hydrogen gas (if metal is more reactive than hydrogen).
Alloys: Mixtures of metals which have different properties to individual elements.
Reactivity Series: Metals with high reactivity lose electrons easily and are extracted from ores by reduction rather than electrolysis.

Unit 10: Chemistry of the Environment

Water: Contains various impurities that can be filtered / separated, and tested. Chlorine is used to kill bacteria and impurities.
Air and Atmosphere: Air pollution.
- Oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, etc., emitted from combustion and industrial processes, and affect the environment (acid rain, photochemical smog, respiratory problems, etc.)
- Greenhouse gases: gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, cause global warming (e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, etc.)

Unit 11: Organic Chemistry

Organic Compounds: Contain carbon and hydrogen.
Homologous Series: Family of organic compounds with similar chemical properties and general formula, differ by -CH₂ group.
- Alkanes: CnH₂n+₂ (saturated hydrocarbons)
- Alkenes: CnH₂n (unsaturated hydrocarbons) with a double carbon-carbon bond, undergo addition reactions.
- Alcohols: CnH₂n+₁OH (functional group -OH).
- Carboxylic Acids: CnH₂n+₁COOH (functional group -COOH).
- Esters: Formed from alcohol and carboxylic acid, fragrant and sweet smelling.
Polymers: Large molecules made from repeating units called monomers, Condensation and addition polymers.
Naming organic compounds: Prefixes for the number of carbon atoms in the different functional groups

Unit 12: Experimental Techniques

Measurements: Measuring temperature, time, mass, and volume using appropriate tools and techniques. Using liquid/gas volume measurement devices like a gas syringe, or graduated cylinders/pipettes/burettes.
Purity Checking and Separation Techniques: Chromatography (separates substances based on solubility), Filtration (separates solids from liquids based on solubility), Crystallisation, and fractional distillation.

Further Notes:

The authors gratefully acknowledge the contributors to the notes. They have tried to be as comprehensive as possible and accurately reflect the current syllabus.

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