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SAT Chemisty Ch 1
Introduction to Chemistry
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Chemistry
11th Grade
05/13/2012

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Term
Matter
Definition
anything that occupies space and has mass
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Mass
Definition
quantity of matter which a substance possesses
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weight
Definition

w=mg

GRAVITATIONAL FORCE

Term

is weight or mass constant?

 

Definition
mass
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inertia
Definition
property of mass to resist a change of position or motion
Term
Density
Definition

D=m/V

relationship of mass to a unit of volume

Standard unit: grams/liter

 

Term
solid
Definition
both a definate size and shape
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liquid
Definition
has a definite volume but not a definate shape
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gas
Definition
neither a definate shape or volume
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How are states of matter changed?
Definition
addition or subtraction of heat energy
Term
distinct substance
Definition

subdivided into the smallest particle that still has the properties of that substance

 

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element
Definition
substance that is made up of only one kind of atom
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atom
Definition

Greeks

smallest possible piece of something

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compound
Definition
two or more kinds of atoms joined together in a definite grouping
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Law of Definite Composition (Proportions)
Definition
combining atoms of two or more elements in a definite proportion
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molecule
Definition
smallest naturally occurring unit of a compound
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A molecule of a compound has....
Definition
definite shaped that is determined by how the atoms are bonded to or combined with each other
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Mixtures
Definition

1.indefinite composition

2.properties retained

3.react differently to changed conditions

Term
Distinct Substances
Definition

Elements

1.One kind of atom

2. Homogeneous

Compounds

1. Homogeneous

2. All parts react the same

3.Distinct and different properties from the elements that they are made up from

 

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Heterogeneous
Definition
indefinite composition
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Homegeneous
Definition
definite composition
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Physical properties
Definition

properties that can usually be observed with our senses

ex. color, odor, solubility in water, density, taste, hardness

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Chemical Properties
Definition

properties that can be observed in regard to whether or not a substance changes chemically

ex. iron rust, sodium reacts with water,water can be decomposed by an electric current

Term
physical change
Definition

alters some aspect of the physical properties of matter, but the composition remains constant

ex. breaking glass, cutting wood, melting ice

 

Term
Chemical changes
Definition

changes in the composition and structure of a substance

accompanied by engergy changes

Term
exothermic reaction
Definition
engergy given off in form of heat or light or both
Term
endothermic reaction
Definition
absorb more energy
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activation energy
Definition
energy necessary to get the reaction going by increasing the energy of the reactants so they can combine
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