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09/27/2012

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Term
Chemistry
Definition
The study of matter and the changes it undergoes
Term

Types of Chemistry

Biochemistry

Organic

Inorganic

Analytical

Physical

Definition

 

Study of biological chemicals

Carbon based

All other elements

Method of analysis

Theory and Concept

Term
What does the Scientific Method Require?
Definition

1. Apply logical, organized reasoning to any observation(Observation) (Pattern Recognition)

 

2. Form a Hypothesis (Develop)

 

3. Reject or confirm that hypothesis by experiments (Experimentation)

Term
Theory
Definition
Not an exact answer, temporary explaination
Term
Matter
Definition
Anything that takes up space and has mass
Term
Mass
Definition
How much stuff. The amount of matter something has
Term
Weight
Definition
Effect of gravity on matter
Term
Physical Properties
Definition

Qualitative

 

Quantitative

Term
Qualitative
Definition

Color

Oder

Taste

Feel

Term
Quatitative
Definition

Density

Melting point

Boiling point

Compressibility

Term
Chemical Property
Definition
change in the make up
Term
Atom
Definition
Smallest unit of emlement that has all the properties of an element
Term
Molecule
Definition

group of atoms

smallest part of a pure substance

(can be made by a single atom, several of the same atoms, or different atoms)

Term

Diatomic

homotomic

heterotomic

Definition

2 atoms

one type of atom

2 or more types of atoms

 

Term

Homogeneous

heterogeneous

Definition

Uniform

Non-uniform

Term

Element

 

Definition
Can't be simplified by a chemical reaction
Term
Compound
Definition
combination of 2 or more element in fixed proportion
Term

Data

 

Definition
Measurements and observations
Term
Results
Definition
Data from experiements
Term
Units
Definition

defines quantities being measured

(all measurments must have units)

Term
1 tablespoon
Definition
3 teaspoons
Term
1 cup
Definition
16 tablespoons
Term
1 pint
Definition
2 cups
Term
1 quart
Definition
2 pints
Term
1 gallon
Definition
4 quarts
Term
1 peck
Definition
2 gallons
Term
1 bushel
Definition
4 pecks
Term
1 mile
Definition
5280 ft
Term
1 ton
Definition
2000 pounds
Term
1 liter
Definition
1.057 quarts (1.057qt/l)
Term
1 kilogram
Definition
2.2 pounds (2.2lb/kg)
Term
1 meter
Definition
1.094 yards (1.094yd/m)
Term
1 inch
Definition
2.45 cm (2.45cm/in)
Term
Accuracy
Definition

how close measurements are to the true value

(large random error)

Term
Precision
Definition

how close to each other the measurement are

(large systematic error)

Term

Systematic Errors

 

Random Errors

Definition

errors in one direction (high or low) can be corrected

 

Errors in any direction Can't be fixed

Term
what do you use to make sure the right number of sig figs in a number that has more sig figs than needed
Definition
use scientific notation
Term
celsius to fahrenheit
Definition
32 + 9/5 °C
Term
celsius to Kelvin
Definition
K=°C +273
Term
Density
Definition

characteristic property of a substance

(mass/volume)

(g/cm^3) or (g/ml)

Term
specific gravity
Definition

density of a substance/density of reference

unitless

reference material is normally water at 4 degrees celsius

measured by a hydrometer

Term

Atomic mass

Atomic number

Charge

Number

Definition

Total protons and neutrons

#of protons or eletrons

+ or - values

# of atoms in a formula

Term
Formula
Definition

lists elemements in compound

tells #of elements

may show how they are connected

Term
Bohr model
Definition
incorrect but good enough to teach from
Term
Orbitals
Definition
what electrons move around the nucleus in
Term
quantum levels
Definition
fixed energy values of orbitals 
Term
Nucleus
Definition

small part of atom

dense

positive charge

protons and neutrons

Term
electrons
Definition

surround nucleus

negative charge

Term
Isotopes
Definition

different mass

different number of neutrons

Ex hydrogen and carbon

Term
1 mole = ?
Definition
6.022 x 10^23 atoms
Term
Atomic weight
Definition
average relative mass
Term
atomic mass unit (amu)
Definition
mass unit used for atoms
Term
Molecular or formula mass
Definition
total mass for all atoms in a compound
Term
mass of one unit
Definition
Amu
Term
mass of one mole of units
Definition

g/mol

(for mass of one unit or this don't change numbers just units)

Term
formula mass
Definition
sum of all atomic masses valid for both molecular and ionic compounds
Term
Molecular mass
Definition
valid for only molecules
Term
properties of metals
Definition

lustrous, malleable, and ductile

conductors of heat and electricity

soild at room temp except mercury

will lose electron when reacting with non-metals

Term
properties of no-metals
Definition

poor conductors of heat and electricity

many exist as diatomic molecules

wull gain electrons when reacting with metals but share with each other

Term
properties of metalloids
Definition

varible chemical properties

act like non-metals when reacting with metals

act like metals when reacting with non-metals

semi-conductors

Term

family or group

 

row or period

Definition

columns

 

rows across(a new layer is added to the atom for each row or period in the table)

Term

Valence Electrons

 

Inner electrons

Definition

where most chemical reaction occur

 

Not much happens here under normal conditions

Term

shells electrons

1

2

3

4

 

Definition

2

8

18

32

Term

sublevel maxium# of electrons

N types

1 s

2 sp

3 spd

4 spdf

Definition

s=2

p=6

d=10

f=14

Term
how many orbitals does each sublevel have?
Definition

s=1

p=3

d=5

f=7

each orbital can hole 2 electrons

Term
Hund's rule
Definition
electrons won't pair unless they have to
Term
Pauli exclusion principle
Definition
when electrons form pairs they spin in opposite directions
Term
The Aufbau principle
Definition

electrons fill inside out

 exceptions:

4s fills before 3d

5s fills before 4d

Term
Octet Rule
Definition

atoms are most stable when the outer shell is full or empty (normally 8 electrons except H and He)

atoms gain, lose or share to become stable based on what is easiest

Term
Atoms do what as you go down the group?
Definition
they get larger (new shell added)
Term
atoms do what as you go across the period?
Definition
they get smaller (more protons to attract the electrons tighter)
Term
First ionization energy
Definition
the energy required to remove the first electron from a neutral atom
Term
Electron Affinity
Definition
Energy released when an atom gains an e¯
Term
Electronegativity
Definition
Realative ability of the atoms to attract e¯
Term
Noble gases are noted for what?
Definition
the sability as mono-atomic molecules
Term
What is the Lewis Symbol?
Definition
a way to keep tract of electrond around atoms, ions, and molecules
Term
What is a simple ion
Definition
An atom that has gained or lost electrons to st=atisy the octet rule (normally smallest gain or lost)
Term
Cations
Definition

positive ion

smaller than atom

Term
Anion
Definition

Negative ions

Larger than atom

Term
Chemical Bondin
Definition
force that holds atoms together
Term
Ionic Bonding
Definition
Attraction of opposites (metal and non-metals)
Term
Ionic Compounds
Definition

2 elements

overall formula must have no charge

positive element first

subscript given to elements

Don't exist as individual molecues

like to form crystals

Term
How to name ionic compounds
Definition

name cation (1st +)

name anion ending in -ide(- charge)

 

Term
Covalent Bonding
Definition
Sharing of electron by 2 atoms
Term
Naming Covalent molecules
Definition

name elements in order

use prefixes to indicate #of atoms(expect for the first atom)

use -ide for last element

Term
What are Polyatomic Ions
Definition
group that tends to stay together
Term
NH4+
Definition
ammonium
Term
NO3-
Definition
Nitrate
Term
SO4 2-
Definition
Sulfate
Term
OH-
Definition
hydroxide
Term
O2 2-
Definition
peroxide
Term
common geometries
Definition

linear

triagonal plane

tetrahedral

pyramidal

Bent

trigonal bipryamidal

trigonal pryamidal

octahedral

square pyramidal

square plane

Term
Polar covalent bonds
Definition
electrons not shred equally (based on electronegativity
Term
Dipole-dipole attractions
Definition
when bonds aren't equally shared the end are polar and attracted to each other
Term
Van der Waal forces
Definition

temporary diople between molecules

weakest force

also called London Force

Term
Hydrogen Bonding
Definition

intermolecular attraction

Highly electronegative atom bonded directly to a hydrogen

 

Term
what is hydrogen bonding responisble for
Definition

surface tension

viscosity

vapor pressure

 

Term

Ionic compound melting and boiling points?

Covalent compounds?

Definition

very high

lower normally

Term
List the bonds from weakest to strongest
Definition

1.Dispersive forces

2.dipole forces

3.hydrogen bonds

4.inoic bonds

5.metallic bonds

6.covalent bonds

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