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?

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    Which of the following properties distinguishes solids from liquids?

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    What is the main purpose of electroplating?

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    Which of the following describes an endothermic reaction?

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

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

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

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

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    What kind of process is bond breaking considered to be?

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

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

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

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    How is the molecular formula derived from the empirical formula?

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    Which statement is true about an exothermic reaction?

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

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    Which formula represents the calculation for percentage yield?

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    In electrolysis, where does oxidation take place?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Which of the following is a characteristic of strong acids?

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

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    What is the normal pH of a neutral solution?

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    What role does calcium hydroxide serve in agriculture?

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

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

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    Which compound is produced when oleum is mixed with water?

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    Which of the following best describes amphoteric oxides?

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

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    Which of the following salts is insoluble in water?

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

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    What type of combustion occurs when oxygen is in excess?

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

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

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    What is the general formula for alkanes?

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

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    What reaction occurs when alcohols are produced from alkenes?

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

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

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    What type of hydrocarbons contain carbon-carbon double bonds?

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

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    What functional group defines alcohols?

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

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

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    Which method is used to make margarine from vegetable oils?

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    What is the main purpose of galvanising in metal protection?

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

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    How is slag formed during the steel production process?

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

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

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    What composition of air is most prevalent?

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    Which gas is considered toxic and produced by incomplete combustion?

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    What harmful effect does sulfur dioxide have on the environment?

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    What is the main function of catalytic converters in cars?

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

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    What is the greenhouse effect primarily caused by?

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

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    What happens when excessive calcium hydroxide is added to soil?

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

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    Flashcards

    Kinetic Particle Theory: Solids

    Solids have strong attractive forces between particles, fixed positions, and vibrate. They have a fixed volume, shape, and high density.

    Kinetic Particle Theory: Liquids

    Liquids have weaker attractive forces than solids. Particles are further apart, move freely, and take the shape of their container. Liquids maintain a fixed volume.

    Kinetic Particle Theory: Gases

    Gases have little to no attractive forces between particles. Particles are far apart, move randomly in all directions, and take the shape and volume of their container.

    Brownian Motion

    The random movement of particles in a fluid, caused by collisions with other faster-moving particles.

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    Particle Arrangement: Solids

    Particles in solids are arranged in an orderly, fixed manner.

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    Limiting Reactant

    The reactant that is completely consumed in a chemical reaction, determining the maximum amount of product that can be formed.

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    Empirical Formula

    The simplest whole-number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound.

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    Molecular Formula

    The actual number of atoms of each element present in a molecule of a compound.

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    Percentage Yield

    The percentage of the theoretical yield that is actually obtained in a chemical reaction.

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    Percentage Purity

    The percentage of a substance that is pure, calculated from the mass of the pure substance divided by the total mass, then multiplied by 100.

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    Electrolysis

    The process of using an electric current to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction.

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    Electrolyte

    An ionic compound in aqueous or molten state that can conduct electricity.

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    Electrolysis of Dilute Aqueous Solutions

    The products formed during electrolysis of dilute aqueous solutions depend on the reactivity of ions, and oxygen is always formed at the anode.

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    Electrolysis of Concentrated Aqueous Solutions

    In concentrated solutions, the anion determines the anode product, while the cathode product depends on reactivity.

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    Anode

    The positive electrode in an electrolytic cell.

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    Electroplating

    A technique used to coat an object with a thin layer of another metal for corrosion resistance or improved appearance. It involves using electrolysis with a pure metal anode, the object as the cathode, and an electrolyte solution containing the metal ions.

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    Endothermic Reaction

    A reaction in which heat energy is absorbed from the surroundings, resulting in a decrease in surrounding temperature. The products have higher energy than the reactants.

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    Exothermic Reaction

    A reaction that releases heat energy into the surroundings, increasing the surrounding temperature. The products have lower energy than the reactants.

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    Bond Breaking

    The process of breaking chemical bonds between atoms in molecules, requiring energy input and making it an endothermic process.

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    Bond Making

    The formation of new chemical bonds between atoms, releasing energy and making it an exothermic process.

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    Enthalpy Change (ΔH)

    The difference in energy between the reactants and products of a reaction. A positive ΔH indicates an endothermic reaction, while a negative ΔH indicates an exothermic reaction.

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    Reaction Pathway Diagram

    A visual representation of energy changes during a chemical reaction, showing the activation energy and relative energy levels of reactants and products.

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    Activation Energy (Ea)

    The minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction. Reactant particles must possess this energy to react effectively.

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    Physical Change

    A change in the form or appearance of a substance, but not its chemical composition. They are usually reversible.

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    Chemical Change

    A change in the chemical composition of a substance, resulting in the formation of new substances. They often involve breaking and forming bonds.

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    Oxidation State

    The number of electrons an atom gains or loses when forming a chemical bond. It's represented by Roman numerals for elements with multiple oxidation states, like transition metals.

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    Contact Process

    A method to produce sulfuric acid (H2SO4) using sulfur, water, and concentrated sulfuric acid as raw materials.

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    Haber Process

    A method to produce ammonia (NH3) using nitrogen and hydrogen as reactants.

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    Sulfuric acid uses

    Sulfuric acid has many applications, including preparation of fertilizers, electrolyte in car batteries, and production of detergents.

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    Sulfur dioxide uses

    Sulfur dioxide, a gas, is used to sterilize baby bottles, preserve jams and jellies, and bleach wood pulp.

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    Acids - Definition

    Acids are substances that can donate hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.

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    Acids - Properties

    Acids have a pH below 7, taste sour, are corrosive, and turn blue litmus paper red.

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    Bases - Definition

    Bases are substances that can accept hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.

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    Bases - Properties

    Bases have a pH above 7, are metal oxides or hydroxides, and soluble bases are called alkalis.

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    pH scale

    A scale used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, ranging from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.

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    Indicators

    Substances that change color in the presence of acids or bases, allowing us to determine pH.

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    Strong Acids

    Acids that ionize completely in water, releasing all their hydrogen ions (H+), resulting in a very low pH.

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    Weak Acids

    Acids that only partially ionize in water, releasing some hydrogen ions (H+), resulting in a higher pH than strong acids.

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    Acidic Oxides

    Oxides of non-metals, which react with bases to form salts and water, and produce acidic solutions in water.

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    Basic Oxides

    Oxides of metals, which react with acids to form salts and water, making basic solutions in water.

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    Organic Compounds

    Compounds containing carbon atoms.

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    Hydrocarbons

    Organic compounds made up of only carbon and hydrogen.

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    General Formula

    A formula showing the ratio of elements in a specific series of compounds.

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    Structural Formula

    A diagram showing how atoms are connected in a molecule.

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    Complete Combustion

    Burning with enough oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

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    Incomplete Combustion

    Burning with limited oxygen, producing carbon monoxide and water.

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    Petroleum (Crude Oil)

    A mixture of hydrocarbons, a raw material for fuels.

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    Fractional Distillation

    Separating crude oil into fractions based on their boiling points.

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    Homologous Series

    A group of similar organic compounds sharing a functional group.

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    Alkanes

    Hydrocarbons with single carbon-carbon bonds.

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    Alkenes

    Hydrocarbons with a carbon-carbon double bond.

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    Addition Reaction (Alkenes)

    Reaction where simple molecules add across the double bond of an alkene.

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    Alcohols

    Organic compounds containing the -OH functional group.

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    Fermentation

    Anaerobic respiration by yeast, converting sugar to alcohol.

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    Cracking

    Breaking down large alkane molecules into smaller molecules like alkenes.

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    Galvanizing

    The process of coating iron or steel with a layer of zinc to prevent corrosion. This provides sacrificial protection, meaning the zinc corrodes first, protecting the iron.

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    Sacrificial Protection

    A method of corrosion prevention where a more reactive metal is used to protect a less reactive one. The more reactive metal corrodes first, sacrificing itself to protect the other metal.

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    Why are metals like sodium and potassium not used in sacrificial protection?

    Sodium and potassium are too reactive, reacting violently and explosively with the environment. They would be consumed quickly, requiring frequent replacement.

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    What makes iron brittle?

    Molten iron is brittle because it contains impurities like carbon, phosphorus, and silicon.

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    How is iron converted into steel?

    Molten iron is purified by adding oxygen and calcium oxide. The oxygen removes impurities as oxides, and the calcium oxide reacts with acidic silicon and phosphorus oxides to form slag. The slag then floats on the molten iron and is removed.

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    What is the relationship between metal reactivity and extraction methods?

    Metals higher in the reactivity series (above carbon) are extracted using electrolysis, while metals lower in the series (below carbon) are extracted by heating with carbon.

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    What is the use of aluminium in electrical cables?

    Aluminium is used for overhead electrical cables because of its low density (lightweight) and good electrical conductivity.

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    What is the use of copper in electrical wiring?

    Copper is used in electrical wiring because it has good electrical conductivity and is ductile, meaning it can be drawn into thin wires.

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    How can you test for the presence of water?

    Anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride turns from blue to pink when water is present, and copper(II) sulfate turns from white to blue.

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    What are some impurities found in untreated water?

    Untreated water can contain dissolved oxygen, metal compounds, plastics, sewage, harmful microbes, nitrates and phosphates from fertilizers, and detergents.

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    Why is distilled water used in chemistry?

    Distilled water is used in chemistry because it has fewer chemical impurities, providing reliable results in experiments.

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    How can you remove large insoluble particles from water?

    Large insoluble particles are removed from water through filtration, passing the water through layers of sand and gravel filters.

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    How is chlorine used to purify water?

    Chlorine is passed through water to disinfect it by chlorination, killing harmful bacteria.

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    What are the effects of carbon monoxide on the human body?

    Carbon monoxide is poisonous. It combines with blood and prevents oxygen from being carried by the blood, potentially leading to death.

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    What is the effect of sulfur dioxide on the environment?

    Sulfur dioxide contributes to acid rain, damaging the environment and impacting ecosystems.

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    How do catalytic converters work?

    Catalytic converters use platinum and rhodium as catalysts to convert harmful gases, like carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen, into less harmful gases like nitrogen (N2) and carbon dioxide (CO2).

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    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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