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What is chemistry?
The study of matter and changes it undergoes, including physical and chemical properties, pure substances, and mixtures.
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Define matter.
Anything that has mass and occupies space; includes visible and non-visible substances.
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What are atoms?
Basic building blocks of matter, made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
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What charge do protons have?
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What is the mass of neutrons?
1 atomic mass unit (amu) and they are electrically neutral.
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What is the charge of electrons?
Negative charge with a negligible mass.
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What defines elements?
Composed of only one kind of atom.
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What are compounds?
Composed of more than one kind of atom in a fixed ratio by mass.
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What are molecules?
Groups of atoms chemically bonded together into a discrete unit by covalent bonds.
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What are ionic compounds?
Contain positively and negatively charged ions, not identifiable discrete units.
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What are the two categories of changes in matter?
Physical changes and chemical changes.
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Define physical changes.
Occur without changing the chemical makeup of the substance, e.g., melting ice into water.
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What are chemical changes?
Always result in the formation of chemically different substances, e.g., breaking down water.
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What are pure substances?
Materials that cannot be physically separated into simpler components.
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What are mixtures?
Composed of two or more pure substances that can be resolved into simpler components through physical processes.
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What are homogeneous mixtures?
Uniform in chemical and physical properties throughout the sample.
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What is a heterogeneous mixture?
A mixture with distinct phase boundaries where chemical and/or physical properties change.
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What surrounds the nucleus of an atom?
Electrons in a nebulous cloud described by quantum-mechanical rules.
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What is the atomic number (Z)?
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
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What determines the identity of an atom?
The atomic number (Z).
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What is the mass number (A)?
The sum of the atomic number and neutron number.
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What is the unit for atomic mass?
Atomic mass unit (amu).
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What must be true for an atom to be electrically neutral?
It must have an equal number of protons and electrons.
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What are isotopes?
Atoms with the same atomic number but different mass numbers.
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What does mass spectrometry do?
Determines the mass of an atom or molecule by vaporizing it and bombarding with electrons.
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What does Dalton’s atomic theory state about atoms?
Atoms are indivisible particles, and all atoms of an element are identical.
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What is the law of multiple proportions?
Elements can combine to form multiple compounds with small whole number ratios.
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What do the vertical columns in the periodic table represent?
Groups or families
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What are elements in a group known for?
Similar chemical and physical properties
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What is the first period of the periodic table?
Contains hydrogen and helium
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What do atomic weights in the periodic table represent?
Weighted averages of atomic masses of isotopes
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Where are metals located on the periodic table?
Left side
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What are the properties of non-metals?
Brittle, poor conductors, can be solids, liquids, or gases
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What are metalloids also called?
Semiconductors
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What is the suffix for naming molecular compounds?
'ide' for the last element
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What is an ion?
An atom or group of atoms with a charge
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What do ionic compounds consist of?
Ions held together by ionic bonds
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What is a cation?
A positively charged ion
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What is a salt in chemistry?
An ionic compound
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How do representative metals form cations?
By giving away electrons equal to their group number
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What does the group number indicate in relation to electrons?
It is equal to the number of electrons in the highest energy, partially filled electron shell.
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How do you name a representative cation?
Name the element and add 'cation' or 'ion'.
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What charge does oxygen have as an anion?
−2
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What is the charge of nitrogen as an anion?
−3
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What is the charge of fluorine as an anion?
−1
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How do you name monatomic anions?
Add the suffix 'ide' to the stem name.
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What are the charges for iron as a transition metal?
Fe2+ and Fe3+
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How do you name a transition metal cation that forms more than one cation?
Name the metal and indicate the charge with Roman numerals.
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What is the charge of Fe2+ and Fe3+ in the Latin naming system?
Fe2+ is ferrous ion, Fe3+ is ferric ion.
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What are polyatomic ions?
Ions formed by 2 or more nonmetal atoms bonded together with a net charge.
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How are SO42- and SO32- differentiated in naming?
Larger number of oxygen gets 'ate', smaller gets 'ite'.
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What must be true about the net charge in ionic compounds?
Atoms must be electrically neutral; net charge must be zero.
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What happens when a metal gives away electrons in ionic compounds?
Another chemical (usually a non-metal) must accept them.
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What is the formula of an ionic compound?
An empirical formula listing the simplest ratio of cations to anions for electrical neutrality.
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What must the total positive charge of cations equal?
It must equal and oppose the total negative charge of anions.
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What method is used to determine the ratio of charges when they aren't equal?
The 'criss-cross' method.
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What is the first step in forming an ionic compound?
Identify the cation and anion, and write their symbols with charges.
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How do you criss-cross charges for Mg2+ and Cl−?
Mg gets a subscript of 1, Cl gets a subscript of 2 → MgCl₂.
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What should you do if subscripts can be reduced?
Simplify them to the smallest whole-number ratio.
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What is the final formula for Al3+ and S2−?
Al₂S₃.
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How do you name an ionic compound?
Name the cation first, then the anion.
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What must you avoid when naming ionic compounds?
Do not include prefix multipliers (di, tri, etc.).
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When is it necessary to indicate the charge of a cation?
When the cation is a transition metal.
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How do you determine the charge on the cation?
Assign a charge to achieve electrical neutrality based on anion charges.
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What is FeSO4 named?
Iron(II) sulfate.
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What is the total charge contributed by three sulfate anions?
−6 total charge.
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What charge does sulfate carry?
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What is the charge of the iron cations in Fe2(SO4)3?
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What is Fe2(SO4)3 commonly known as?
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What is a hydrate?
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What is an anhydrous salt?
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What is a hygroscopic compound?
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How do you name a hydrate?
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What is a desiccant?
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What is a common desiccant?
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What is an electrolyte?
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What is a nonelectrolyte?
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What happens when ionic compounds dissolve in water?
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What is stoichiometry?
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What is a mole?
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What is molar mass?
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What is the difference between compounds and elements?
Compounds can be chemically separated into elements; elements cannot.
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What is a homogeneous mixture?
Uniform in chemical and physical properties throughout the sample.
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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.
Normal saline or air.
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What do protons and neutrons form in an atom?
They form the nucleus, bound by the strong nuclear force.
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What are heterogeneous mixtures characterized by?
Distinct phase boundaries between components.
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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?
Emesis.
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How are electrons described in an atom?
Surround the nucleus in a nebulous cloud described by quantum-mechanical rules.
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What is the unified atomic mass unit based on?
The mass of a carbon-12 atom.
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What is the unit of measurement for atomic mass?
Unified Atomic Mass Unit (amu).
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What happens when an electron is removed from an electrically neutral atom?
It becomes positively charged, forming a molecular ion A‘.
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What is the function of the ionization sector in mass spectrometry?
Bombards the sample with high-energy electrons to create charged particles.
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What is the purpose of the acceleration sector in mass spectrometry?
To manipulate charged particles using electric fields.
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What determines the mass of an atom or molecule?
The mass is determined by the mass-to-charge ratio of the molecular ion.
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What is the purpose of charged plates in mass spectrometry?
They accelerate the molecular ion towards the magnetic sector.
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What happens to molecular ions in a magnetic field?
They follow a curved path depending on their mass.
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What happens if a molecular ion is too light or too heavy?
It is deflected too much or too little and crashes into the wall.
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What is the charge on the molecular ion in mass spectrometry?
The charge is almost certain to be +1.
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What is the relationship between mass/charge ratio and mass?
Mass/charge ratio is equal to mass/1, numerically equal to the mass of the particle.
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What are the different isotopes of hydrogen?
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What are metalloids?
Elements with properties intermediate between metals and nonmetals.
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Do metalloids have a luster?
Yes, they have a shiny luster.
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Are metalloids malleable and ductile?
Less malleable and ductile than metals.
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How do metalloids conduct electricity?
They conduct electricity but not as well as metals.
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What is another name for metalloids?
Also called semiconductors.
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Which metalloid is most well-known for its use in semiconductors?
Silicon.
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What is silicon commonly used for?
Constructing computer chips.
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What are the two types of compounds?
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What is a polyatomic ion?
An ion composed of two or more atoms that are covalently bonded and that functions as a single ion.
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Give an example of a polyatomic ion.
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How are chemical names treated in writing?
They are not proper nouns and should not be capitalized.
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What is the formula for Dinitrogen monoxide?
N₂O
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What is the common name for N₂O?
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
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What is the formula for water?
H₂O
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What is the common use of ammonia (NH₃)?
Fertilizer; window cleaner
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What is the formula for sodium chloride?
NaCl
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What is the common use of sodium bicarbonate?
Baking soda
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What is the formula for sodium hydroxide?
NaOH
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What is the common use of magnesium sulfate?
Epsom salt
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What is the formula for silicon dioxide?
SiO₂
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What is the formula for carbon tetrachloride?
CCl₄
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What is a common use of propane (C₃H₈)?
LPG fuel gas used in rural areas
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What is the chemical formula for Epsom Salt?
MgSO₄
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What is the chemical formula for bleach?
NaOCl
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What is the electronic configuration of a sodium atom?
2,8,1
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What is the sodium cation symbol?
Na⁺
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What are the common cations for iron?
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What is the common name for HCO₃⁻?
Bicarbonate
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What is the empirical formula of calcium oxide?
CaO
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What does the criss-cross method help determine?
The ratio of cations to anions in ionic compounds.
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How do you name an ionic compound?
Name the cation first, then the anion.
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What is the formula for Potassium sulfate?
K2SO4
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What is the formula for Sodium oxide?
Na2O
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What is the formula for Lithium carbonate?
Li2CO3
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What is the formula for Iron sulfate?
FeSO4
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What is the formula for Iron(II) sulfate?
Fe(SO4)2
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What is the importance of ionic charge balance in compounds?
Total positive charge must equal total negative charge.
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What is the formula for Ferrous sulfate?
FeSO4
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What is the formula for Ferric sulfate?
Fe2(SO4)3
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What is the first neutralization reaction?
CO2 + H2O → H2CO3
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What is the second neutralization reaction?
Na2CO3 + Ca(OH)2 → CaCO3 + 2 NaOH
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What is produced in the first neutralization reaction?
H2CO3
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What is formed as a precipitate in the second reaction?
CaCO3
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What is the role of KOH in the reactions?
Participates like NaOH
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What is chemistry?
The study of matter and changes it undergoes, including physical and chemical properties, pure substances, and mixtures.
Define matter.
Anything that has mass and occupies space; includes visible and non-visible substances.
What are atoms?
Basic building blocks of matter, made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
What charge do protons have?
What is the mass of neutrons?
1 atomic mass unit (amu) and they are electrically neutral.
What is the charge of electrons?
Negative charge with a negligible mass.
What defines elements?
Composed of only one kind of atom.
What are compounds?
Composed of more than one kind of atom in a fixed ratio by mass.
What are molecules?
Groups of atoms chemically bonded together into a discrete unit by covalent bonds.
What are ionic compounds?
Contain positively and negatively charged ions, not identifiable discrete units.
What are the two categories of changes in matter?
Physical changes and chemical changes.
Define physical changes.
Occur without changing the chemical makeup of the substance, e.g., melting ice into water.
What are chemical changes?
Always result in the formation of chemically different substances, e.g., breaking down water.
What are pure substances?
Materials that cannot be physically separated into simpler components.
What are mixtures?
Composed of two or more pure substances that can be resolved into simpler components through physical processes.
What are homogeneous mixtures?
Uniform in chemical and physical properties throughout the sample.
What is a heterogeneous mixture?
A mixture with distinct phase boundaries where chemical and/or physical properties change.
What surrounds the nucleus of an atom?
Electrons in a nebulous cloud described by quantum-mechanical rules.
What is the atomic number (Z)?
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
What determines the identity of an atom?
The atomic number (Z).
What is the mass number (A)?
The sum of the atomic number and neutron number.
What is the unit for atomic mass?
Atomic mass unit (amu).
What must be true for an atom to be electrically neutral?
It must have an equal number of protons and electrons.
What are isotopes?
Atoms with the same atomic number but different mass numbers.
What does mass spectrometry do?
Determines the mass of an atom or molecule by vaporizing it and bombarding with electrons.
What does Dalton’s atomic theory state about atoms?
Atoms are indivisible particles, and all atoms of an element are identical.
What is the law of multiple proportions?
Elements can combine to form multiple compounds with small whole number ratios.
What do the vertical columns in the periodic table represent?
Groups or families
What are elements in a group known for?
Similar chemical and physical properties
What is the first period of the periodic table?
Contains hydrogen and helium
What do atomic weights in the periodic table represent?
Weighted averages of atomic masses of isotopes
Where are metals located on the periodic table?
Left side
What are the properties of non-metals?
Brittle, poor conductors, can be solids, liquids, or gases
What are metalloids also called?
Semiconductors
What is the suffix for naming molecular compounds?
'ide' for the last element
What is an ion?
An atom or group of atoms with a charge
What do ionic compounds consist of?
Ions held together by ionic bonds
What is a cation?
A positively charged ion
What is a salt in chemistry?
An ionic compound
How do representative metals form cations?
By giving away electrons equal to their group number
What does the group number indicate in relation to electrons?
It is equal to the number of electrons in the highest energy, partially filled electron shell.
How do you name a representative cation?
Name the element and add 'cation' or 'ion'.
What charge does oxygen have as an anion?
−2
What is the charge of nitrogen as an anion?
−3
What is the charge of fluorine as an anion?
−1
How do you name monatomic anions?
Add the suffix 'ide' to the stem name.
What are the charges for iron as a transition metal?
Fe2+ and Fe3+
How do you name a transition metal cation that forms more than one cation?
Name the metal and indicate the charge with Roman numerals.
What is the charge of Fe2+ and Fe3+ in the Latin naming system?
Fe2+ is ferrous ion, Fe3+ is ferric ion.
What are polyatomic ions?
Ions formed by 2 or more nonmetal atoms bonded together with a net charge.
How are SO42- and SO32- differentiated in naming?
Larger number of oxygen gets 'ate', smaller gets 'ite'.
What must be true about the net charge in ionic compounds?
Atoms must be electrically neutral; net charge must be zero.
What happens when a metal gives away electrons in ionic compounds?
Another chemical (usually a non-metal) must accept them.
What is the formula of an ionic compound?
An empirical formula listing the simplest ratio of cations to anions for electrical neutrality.
What must the total positive charge of cations equal?
It must equal and oppose the total negative charge of anions.
What method is used to determine the ratio of charges when they aren't equal?
The 'criss-cross' method.
What is the first step in forming an ionic compound?
Identify the cation and anion, and write their symbols with charges.
How do you criss-cross charges for Mg2+ and Cl−?
Mg gets a subscript of 1, Cl gets a subscript of 2 → MgCl₂.
What should you do if subscripts can be reduced?
Simplify them to the smallest whole-number ratio.
What is the final formula for Al3+ and S2−?
Al₂S₃.
How do you name an ionic compound?
Name the cation first, then the anion.
What must you avoid when naming ionic compounds?
Do not include prefix multipliers (di, tri, etc.).
When is it necessary to indicate the charge of a cation?
When the cation is a transition metal.
How do you determine the charge on the cation?
Assign a charge to achieve electrical neutrality based on anion charges.
What is FeSO4 named?
Iron(II) sulfate.
What is the total charge contributed by three sulfate anions?
−6 total charge.
What charge does sulfate carry?
What is the charge of the iron cations in Fe2(SO4)3?
What is Fe2(SO4)3 commonly known as?
What is a hydrate?
What is an anhydrous salt?
What is a hygroscopic compound?
How do you name a hydrate?
What is a desiccant?
What is a common desiccant?
What is an electrolyte?
What is a nonelectrolyte?
What happens when ionic compounds dissolve in water?
What is stoichiometry?
What is a mole?
What is molar mass?
What is the difference between compounds and elements?
Compounds can be chemically separated into elements; elements cannot.
What is a homogeneous mixture?
Uniform in chemical and physical properties throughout the sample.
Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.
Normal saline or air.
What do protons and neutrons form in an atom?
They form the nucleus, bound by the strong nuclear force.
What are heterogeneous mixtures characterized by?
Distinct phase boundaries between components.
What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?
Emesis.
How are electrons described in an atom?
Surround the nucleus in a nebulous cloud described by quantum-mechanical rules.
What is the unified atomic mass unit based on?
The mass of a carbon-12 atom.
What is the unit of measurement for atomic mass?
Unified Atomic Mass Unit (amu).
What happens when an electron is removed from an electrically neutral atom?
It becomes positively charged, forming a molecular ion A‘.
What is the function of the ionization sector in mass spectrometry?
Bombards the sample with high-energy electrons to create charged particles.
What is the purpose of the acceleration sector in mass spectrometry?
To manipulate charged particles using electric fields.
What determines the mass of an atom or molecule?
The mass is determined by the mass-to-charge ratio of the molecular ion.
What is the purpose of charged plates in mass spectrometry?
They accelerate the molecular ion towards the magnetic sector.
What happens to molecular ions in a magnetic field?
They follow a curved path depending on their mass.
What happens if a molecular ion is too light or too heavy?
It is deflected too much or too little and crashes into the wall.
What is the charge on the molecular ion in mass spectrometry?
The charge is almost certain to be +1.
What is the relationship between mass/charge ratio and mass?
Mass/charge ratio is equal to mass/1, numerically equal to the mass of the particle.
What are the different isotopes of hydrogen?
What are metalloids?
Elements with properties intermediate between metals and nonmetals.
Do metalloids have a luster?
Yes, they have a shiny luster.
Are metalloids malleable and ductile?
Less malleable and ductile than metals.
How do metalloids conduct electricity?
They conduct electricity but not as well as metals.
What is another name for metalloids?
Also called semiconductors.
Which metalloid is most well-known for its use in semiconductors?
Silicon.
What is silicon commonly used for?
Constructing computer chips.
What are the two types of compounds?
What is a polyatomic ion?
An ion composed of two or more atoms that are covalently bonded and that functions as a single ion.
Give an example of a polyatomic ion.
How are chemical names treated in writing?
They are not proper nouns and should not be capitalized.
What is the formula for Dinitrogen monoxide?
N₂O
What is the common name for N₂O?
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
What is the formula for water?
H₂O
What is the common use of ammonia (NH₃)?
Fertilizer; window cleaner
What is the formula for sodium chloride?
NaCl
What is the common use of sodium bicarbonate?
Baking soda
What is the formula for sodium hydroxide?
NaOH
What is the common use of magnesium sulfate?
Epsom salt
What is the formula for silicon dioxide?
SiO₂
What is the formula for carbon tetrachloride?
CCl₄
What is a common use of propane (C₃H₈)?
LPG fuel gas used in rural areas
What is the chemical formula for Epsom Salt?
MgSO₄
What is the chemical formula for bleach?
NaOCl
What is the electronic configuration of a sodium atom?
2,8,1
What is the sodium cation symbol?
Na⁺
What are the common cations for iron?
What is the common name for HCO₃⁻?
Bicarbonate
What is the empirical formula of calcium oxide?
CaO
What does the criss-cross method help determine?
The ratio of cations to anions in ionic compounds.
How do you name an ionic compound?
Name the cation first, then the anion.
What is the formula for Potassium sulfate?
K2SO4
What is the formula for Sodium oxide?
Na2O
What is the formula for Lithium carbonate?
Li2CO3
What is the formula for Iron sulfate?
FeSO4
What is the formula for Iron(II) sulfate?
Fe(SO4)2
What is the importance of ionic charge balance in compounds?
Total positive charge must equal total negative charge.
What is the formula for Ferrous sulfate?
FeSO4
What is the formula for Ferric sulfate?
Fe2(SO4)3
What is the first neutralization reaction?
CO2 + H2O → H2CO3
What is the second neutralization reaction?
Na2CO3 + Ca(OH)2 → CaCO3 + 2 NaOH
What is produced in the first neutralization reaction?
H2CO3
What is formed as a precipitate in the second reaction?
CaCO3
What is the role of KOH in the reactions?
Participates like NaOH
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