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CHEM 121.1
The Basics
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 1
01/24/2010

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Term
Mixture
Definition
Components can be separated by physical means.
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Element
Definition
Simplest form of a pure substance, composed of one kind of atom, cannot be broken down into other elements.
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Property
Definition
A characteristic of a substance that allows it to be distinguished from other substances. Can be physical or chemical.
Term
Physical Property
Definition
Can be measured without changing the identity of composition of the substance. The substance remains the same. Color, shape, odor, density, melting point, boiling point.
Term
Chemical Property
Definition
Describes the way a substance chages or reacts. The substance does not remain the same- the substance changes when a chemical property is measured.

Examples: Ability to burn (flammability), rust, or decompose/rot.
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Physical Change
Definition
A change in which a substance may change its physical appearance, but not its identity or chemical composition.
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Chemical Change
Definition
A change in which a new substance is formed. The substance loses its identity. It changes its chemical composition and therefore its physical properties change too.
Term
Length Base Unit
Definition
Meter (m)
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Time Base Unit
Definition
Second (s)
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Mass Base Unit
Definition
Kilograms (kg)
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Temperature Base Unit
Definition
Kelvin (K)
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Amount of Substance Base Unit
Definition
Mole (mol)
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Derived Units
Definition
Units that are combinations of base units.

Examples: Speed (m/s), density (g/mL)
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SI Prefix Mega-
Definition
(M) 1,000,000= 10^6
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SI Prfix Kilo-
Definition
(K)1000= 10^3
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SI Prefix Deci-
Definition
(d) 0.1= 10^-1
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SI Prefix Milli-
Definition
(m) 0.001= 10^/-3
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SI prefix Micro-
Definition
(µ) 0.000001= 10^-6
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SI Prefix Nano-
Definition
(n) 0.000000001= 10^-9
Term
Uncertainty
Definition
Refers to ANY error in an experimental measurement. All lab measurements have an uncertainty because no measuring device can measure a number to an infinite number of decimal places. When scientists make lab measurements, the last digit is always estimated.
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Rules for Significant Figures
Definition
1. All non-zero digits are significant
2. If a zero is between nonzero digits, it is always significant.
3. If a zero is at the beginning of a number it is never significant.
4. If a zero is at the end of a number and after a decimal point it is always significant.
5. If a zero is at the end of a number with no decimal point you cannot determine the number of significant figures.
Term
How many significant figures does 5.006 cm have?
Definition
4
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How many significant figures does 3.76 g have?
Definition
3
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How many siginificant figures does 0.0008 cm have?
Definition
1
Term
How many significant figures does 1.2000 m have?
Definition
5
Term
How many significant figures does 7.4 x 10^3 g have?
Definition
2
Term
Convert 6.0 kg to ng
Definition
6.0 x 10^12 ng
Term
Convert 7420 seconds to days.
Definition
8.59 x 10-2 days
Term
Convert 5 Mg to µg
Definition
5 x 10^12 µg
Term
Describe the nucleus of an atom.
Definition
Central particle, small with high mass and density, made up of protons (+ charge) and neutrons (no charge), and does not take part in chemical reactions.
Term
Describe the eletrons in an atom.
Definition
The smallest part of an atom, moves outside around the nucleus, carries a negative charge, takes part in chemical reactions.
Term
1 nm = nanometer = 1 x 10^-9 m
Definition
Term
What does the atomic number stand for?
Definition
The atomic number (Z) represents the number of protons in the nucleus.
Term
What does the mass number represent?
Definition
The mass number (A) represents the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
Term
Define Isotope
Definition
Atoms of the same element having differet masses due to different numbers of neutrons in the nucleus.
Term
What are the 3 hydrogen isotopes and their chemical make-up?
Definition
1. Protium- contains one proton and one electron.

2. Deuterium- contains one proton, one neutron, and one electron.

3. Tritium- contains one proton, two neutrons, and one electron.
Term
What is the formula for isotopic notation?
Definition

AZX

 

Where "A" represents the mass number, "Z" represents the atomic number, and "X" is the chemical symbol.

Term
How do you calculate the average atomic mass of a set of isotopes?
Definition
To find the average atomic mass of a set of isotopes, multiply the mass of each isotope by its % abundance (converted to a decimal) and then add up all of the results.
Term
What information does each block of the periodic table contain?
Definition
Atomic number, chemical symbol, and atomic weight.
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What information does each block of the periodic table contain?
Definition
Atomic number, chemical symbol, and atomic weight.
Term
What are periods?
Definition
Rows of the periodic table. Atomic numbers increase by 1 with each succeding element.
Term
What are groups/ families?
Definition
Groups are numbered in 2 ways. The new method uses numbers 1-18, the older method uses numbers with letters, 1A...
Term
What is a molecular formula?
Definition
Shows the kinds of atoms and exact number of atoms present in a compound.
Term
What is an empirical formula?
Definition
Shows the smallest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound.
Term

Write this molecular formula in empirical form.

 

C6H12O6

Definition
CH2O
Term

Write this molecular formula in empirical form.

 

C2H4

Definition
CH2
Term

Write this molecular formula in empirical form.

 

P4O10

Definition
P2O5
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What are the rules for naming Binary Molecular Compounds?
Definition

1. Name of the element farthest to the left in the periodic chart is written first.

2. If both elements are in the same group, the lower element is written first.

3. The second element must have an -ide ending.

3. Greek prefixes give the numbers of each element.

Term
Mono-
Definition
1
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Di-
Definition
2
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Tri-
Definition
3
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Tetra-
Definition
4
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Penta-
Definition
5
Term
Hexa-
Definition
6
Term
Hepta-
Definition
7
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Octa-
Definition
8
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Nona-
Definition
9
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Deca-
Definition
10
Term

Name this molecular compound.

 

NO

Definition
Nitrogen Monoxide
Term

Name this molecular compound.

 

N2O4

Definition
Dinitrogen Tetroxide
Term

Name this molecular compound.

 

SO2

Definition
Sulfur Dioxide
Term
Define Ion
Definition
An atom that has a positive or negative charge.
Term
Define Cation
Definition
A positive ion. The atom must lose electrons for a cation to form.
Term
Define Anion
Definition
A negative ion. An atom must gain electrons to form an anion.
Term
Why do atoms form ions?
Definition
Atoms must gain or lose electrons in order to aquire the same number of electrons as a noble gas.
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