Chem 112 Unit 1

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How many liters are equivalent to 1 cubic meter?

100 L

1000 L (correct)

500 L

1500 L

Which of the following describes significant figures?

Exact numbers have uncertainty.

Nonzero digits and interior zeroes are significant. (correct)

Leading zeroes are always significant.

All digits in a measurement are considered uncertain.

What is one example of an exact number?

12 inches in a foot (correct)

Weight measured on a scale

Temperature measured in Celsius

Height measured in centimeters

Which of the following fields heavily relies on chemistry for environmental assessment?

Water/Soil Testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule regarding trailing zeroes after a decimal point?

They are always significant. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes pure substances from mixtures?

Pure substances have a uniform composition, whereas mixtures do not. Signup and view all the answers

Which countries have not officially adopted SI units as their standard system?

Liberia, Myanmar, and the US Signup and view all the answers

What best indicates the reliability of a reported number in experimental results?

The number of decimal places and units. Signup and view all the answers

Which process is characteristic of chemical changes?

Burning wood Signup and view all the answers

What defines a scientific law?

A repeatable general observation of natural phenomena Signup and view all the answers

Which operation does NOT violate the rules of significant figures?

Dividing two measurements with clear significant figures. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about leading zeroes?

They are not significant. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a physical property?

Density Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Observation Signup and view all the answers

In which area can the application of chemistry significantly impact agricultural practices?

Soil Fertility Management Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a change in the state of matter?

Ice melting into water Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula used to calculate density?

Density = Mass / Volume Signup and view all the answers

What mass did the man find for the platinum ring?

3.15 grams Signup and view all the answers

What volume of water was displaced by the ring?

0.233 cm³ Signup and view all the answers

Based on the given density of platinum, what would be the expected density of the ring?

21.5 g/cm³ Signup and view all the answers

How should irregularly shaped objects be measured for volume?

By measuring the displacement of water Signup and view all the answers

If the ring's density is calculated, and is lower than 21.5 g/cm³, what can be concluded?

The ring is likely not made of platinum. Signup and view all the answers

Which common substance has a density closest to that of aluminum?

Copper Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the displacement method in measuring volume?

It accurately reflects the volume of irregularly shaped objects. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the significant figures in the result when multiplying two measurements?

The result has the same number of significant figures as the measurement with the fewest significant figures. Signup and view all the answers

When performing the operation $6.8 + 11.934$, how many decimal places should the final result have?

1 decimal place Signup and view all the answers

In a scenario where a measurement of $1.23 ext{ g}$ is subtracted by $0.567 ext{ g}$, what will be the correct number of significant figures in the final answer?

2 significant figures Signup and view all the answers

When adding $37.657 - 2.1$, what will be the correct final answer rounded according to significant figures?

$35.6$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the measure of accuracy in experiments?

How close the measurements are to the correct value. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of error can be reduced or eliminated through proper calibration of instruments?

Systematic error Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of precision in measurements?

The degree of reproducibility of measurements. Signup and view all the answers

If a measurement has 4 decimal places, how many decimal places should the result have when added to a measurement with 2 decimal places?

2 decimal places Signup and view all the answers

What type of error is described as being precise but not accurate?

Systematic error Signup and view all the answers

Which formula calculates the mean of a set of values?

$x = \frac{\sum_{i} (x_i)}{n}$ Signup and view all the answers

What does a standard deviation measure in a set of values?

Variation or dispersion of values Signup and view all the answers

What is the boiling point in Celsius according to Celsius' original scale?

0 °C Signup and view all the answers

At absolute zero, the temperature in Kelvin is what value?

0 K Signup and view all the answers

Which equation correctly converts Celsius to Kelvin?

K = °C + 273.15 Signup and view all the answers

If a temperature is given as 20 °C, what is its equivalent in Fahrenheit?

68 °F Signup and view all the answers

What type of error results when measurements are random and lack consistency?

Random error Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Importance of Studying Chemistry

Chemistry is essential for various fields, such as water and soil testing, atmospheric science, and understanding climate change.
It plays a crucial role in materials science, medicine (human and veterinary), solar energy conversion, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
Chemistry intersects with engineering, geology, and biology in sectors like mining, manufacturing, and power plants.

Particles of Matter: Chapter Overview

Understand the difference between pure substances and mixtures.
Recognize physical properties versus chemical properties and physical processes versus chemical processes.
Identify physical states of matter and recognize changes in state.

The Scientific Method

Observation: Systematic recording of natural phenomena.
Hypothesis: A tentative explanation for specific natural occurrences.
Experiment: Testing a hypothesis to produce evidence.
Theory: A well-substantiated explanation of natural phenomena.
Law: A consistently observed natural phenomenon.

SI Base Units

Base units are fundamental for various calculations.
Common measurements include mass (grams), volume (liters), and length (meters).
Density can be determined through mass and volume measurements.

Density Calculation Example

Given a platinum ring's mass of 3.15 grams and water displacement of 0.233 cm³, calculate density to ascertain material type.
Density of platinum is 21.5 g/cm³; compare with other substances like gold (19.3 g/cm³) and aluminum (2.70 g/cm³).

Dimensional Analysis

Process of converting measurements from one unit to another.
Use conversion factors, e.g., 1 km = 0.6214 miles.

SI vs. US Measurement Systems

The US remains one of the few countries not using SI units as standard.
Canada and the UK utilize a mixed measurement system primarily based on SI units.

Evaluating Experimental Results

Reliability of measurements is conveyed using significant figures, which reflect the precision of recorded values.

Significant Figures

All measurements have uncertainties based on the measuring instrument.
Count significant figures by rules: non-zero digits are significant, interior zeroes between non-zero digits are significant, leading zeroes are not significant, and trailing zeroes have varying significance depending on the context.

Mathematical Operations with Significant Figures

Multiplication/Division: The result has the same significant figures as the measurement with the fewest significant figures.
Addition/Subtraction: The result has as many decimal places as the measurement with the least decimal places.

Types of Measurement Errors

Systematic Error: Identifiable errors due to instrument calibration.
Random Error: Variability due to the experimenter's limitations.
Accuracy: Closeness to the true value; Precision: Reproducibility of measurements.

Temperature Measurement

Temperature reflects the average kinetic energy, with Celsius (°C) used worldwide and Kelvin (K) as the absolute scale.
Key conversions between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin:
- °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
- K = °C + 273.15

Example Temperature Conversion

Extreme temperature recorded at -128.6 °F in Antarctica converted to °C and K.

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