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Chem Other
Practical Review
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 1
12/05/2012

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How do you read a measurement?
Definition
One place over the illustrated places with ten lines.
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Where does the independant variable go on a graph?
Definition
The X axis.
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Where does the dependant variable go on a graph?
Definition
The Y axis.
Term
What is a good title for a graph?
Definition

A combination of your axes and your substance.

Ex. Volume vs. Pressure in an Air Sample

Term
How does one decide the scale for a graph?
Definition
Subtract the smallest from the smallest measure, divide by the number of grids and round.
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How should one draw best fit lines?
Definition
They should have an equal number of dots below and above the line.
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What points should one use to calculate the slope?
Definition
The best fit line -- NOT the data points.
Term
What is the formula for slope?
Definition
Change in Y/Change in X
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What are the units for slope?
Definition
Y units/ X units
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What is the equation for a line?
Definition
y = mx + b
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What does "m" stand for in y = mx + b?
Definition
The slope.
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What does "b" stand for in y = mx + b
Definition
y-intercept
Term
True or false: you report a y-incercept with he unit attached.
Definition
True.
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What are the units for the density of a solid?
Definition
g/cm3
Term
If mL's are given in the unit for the density of a solid, what do you have to do?
Definition
Convert the to cm3 by means of 1 cm3 = 1 g
Term
What is the formula for percent error?
Definition

Percent error = measured - accepted  x 100

                                    accepted

 

Term
What does anhydrous mean?
Definition
Dry
Term
Three possible driving forces
Definition

Gas formation

Precipitate

Weak electrolyte

Term
Formula for percent yield
Definition
% yield = actual/theoretical x 100
Term
What polyatomic decomposes into what?
Definition
H2CO2 ---> H2O + CO2
Term
How does one know if a spontaneous reaction took place?
Definition
What would be replaced must have less energy than what replaces it.
Term
What are all the reaction types?
Definition
Single replacement, double replacement, synthesis, decomposition, combustion, acid-base reaction
Term
The type of electrochemical cell that produces an electric current is a
Definition
voltaic cell
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The type of electrochemical cell that requires an electric current is a
Definition
electrolytic cell
Term
Voltaic cells are for _____________
Definition
Spontaneous reactions
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Electrolytic cells are for ____________
Definition
Non-spontaneous reactions
Term
Specific heat of water
Definition
4.18 g/C*
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