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  • Unit 1 Topic 4 Composition of Mixtures | K CHEMISTRY

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  • The use of bond energy data

    22ee1bf2-99a2-47f3-98c5-3cbdc820958d The use of bond energy data Summary Carrying out calculations using cycles and relevant energy terms is an essential aspect of thermochemistry. These calculations involve utilizing energy cycles, such as Hess's Law cycles, and incorporating relevant energy terms, including bond energy data, to determine enthalpy changes and other thermodynamic quantities. When using cycles to perform calculations, we start by constructing an energy cycle that relates the desired reaction to known reactions with known enthalpy changes. This involves breaking down the target reaction into a series of intermediate reactions for which we have the corresponding enthalpy changes. In the case of Hess's Law cycles, we manipulate the intermediate reactions by multiplying, reversing, or combining them to obtain the target reaction and its associated enthalpy change. By summing up the enthalpy changes of the intermediate reactions, taking into account their stoichiometric coefficients, we arrive at the overall enthalpy change for the target reaction. To carry out calculations using bond energy data, we utilize the concept that the enthalpy change of a reaction is related to the difference in bond energies between the bonds broken and the bonds formed during the reaction. Bond energy data provides information about the average energy required to break specific types of bonds. To calculate the enthalpy change using bond energy data, we start by identifying the bonds broken and formed in the reaction. We then sum up the bond energies for the bonds broken, subtract the sum of the bond energies for the bonds formed, and account for the stoichiometry of the reaction. For example, if we want to calculate the enthalpy change for the combustion of methane (CH4), we can use bond energy data to determine the energy changes associated with breaking the C-H bonds in methane and forming the bonds in the combustion products (CO2 and H2O). By subtracting the sum of the bond energies for the reactant bonds from the sum of the bond energies for the product bonds, we obtain the enthalpy change for the combustion reaction. It's important to note that bond energy data represents average values and can vary depending on the specific molecular environment and conditions. Additionally, bond energy calculations assume that all bonds in a molecule have equal energy, neglecting any effects of neighboring atoms or functional groups. Carrying out calculations using cycles and bond energy data allows us to determine enthalpy changes and make predictions about energy transformations in chemical reactions. These calculations provide valuable insights into the thermodynamic behavior of systems and assist in the design and optimization of chemical processes. In summary, performing calculations using cycles and relevant energy terms involves constructing energy cycles, such as Hess's Law cycles, to relate desired reactions to known reactions with enthalpy changes. Bond energy data is used to calculate enthalpy changes based on the energy differences between bonds broken and formed. These calculations enhance our understanding of energy transformations in chemical systems and aid in predicting thermodynamic behavior.

  • cheat sheet ap chemistry unit 8

    4e39dce1-4fc2-48df-ae4c-eb7c777798c3 cheat sheet ap chemistry unit 8 https://k-chemistry.my.canva.site/cheat-sheet-for-ap-chemistry-unit-8 Summary

  • Electricity and Chemistry Lesson 1

    c5ede1ef-b3f9-4680-9d91-bd11ec8b52e3 < Back Previous Next 🎇🎆🚀 Welcome to Electrifying World of Electrolysis and Conductivity! 🎇🎆🚀 Have you ever wondered how a piece of metal conducts electricity, but your rubber shoes don't? Or what magic makes your salty water conduct electricity? Well, buckle up for an electrifying journey! Today, we're diving into the mysterious and fascinating world of conductors, non-conductors, semi-conductors, electrolytes, non-electrolytes and even the incredible process of electrolysis ! ⚡⚗🔬 ⭐💫✨ Conductors, Non-conductors and Semi-Conductors ✨💫⭐ Let's begin with a quick rundown on these three: 1️⃣ Conductors 👨🔬: These are the 'social butterflies' of the material world! They LOVE to share their electrons and allow electricity to flow through them. All metals, like the aluminium and steel in overhead cables or the copper in your electric wires, are fabulous conductors! Why? It's all thanks to their free-moving delocalized electrons. 🚃💨 2️⃣ **Non-conductors (Insulators)**🧤: Now these are the 'hermits'. They do NOT like to share their electrons. Non-metals like plastic, glass, wood, and rubber fall into this category. Exception alert! 🚨 Graphite, a non-metal, is actually a good conductor because it has free electrons. 🎭 3️⃣ Semi-conductors 🌗: As the name suggests, these materials are in-betweeners. They're the 'casual friends' who only let a very small electric current pass through them. Silicon is a prime example. 🌉 💧🔋🚰 Electrolytes and Non-Electrolytes 🚰🔋💧 Next up, let's splash into the world of liquids that conduct electricity: 🔹 Electrolytes 💡: These are the 'party starters' in liquid form! They contain ions that are free to move, and hence, they conduct electricity. Examples include aqueous ionic compounds (like salts dissolved in water), molten ionic compounds, and solutions of acids or alkalis. If it's an electrolyte, it makes the bulb glow!💡🎉 🔸 Non-electrolytes 💤: On the other hand, we have these 'party poopers'. They're liquids that do NOT conduct electricity. Examples are pure water, ethanol, sugar solution, oil, benzene. If it's a non-electrolyte, the bulb stays off.😴 Now, what if we told you that you can break down certain substances using electricity? Enter the process of electrolysis! ⚡⚗🎆 ⚡🧪🔥 Electrolysis - The Electro-Magic 🔥🧪⚡ Electrolysis is the magical process where a substance is decomposed (broken down) by the passage of electricity. It's a stunning electro-dance where ions migrate towards the opposite electrodes (remember, opposites attract!). 🕺💃🎊 👉 The cathode is the -ve electrode, and it attracts +ve cations. Here, these cations gain electrons and turn into atoms or molecules. (Remember: Cathode attracts Cations!) 👉 The anode is the +ve electrode, and it attracts -ve anions. Here, these anions lose electrons and turn into atoms or molecules. (Remember: Anode attracts Anions!) For the energy enthusiasts, it's important to know that electrolysis is an endothermic process , absorbing energy and converting electrical energy to chemical energy (opposite to cells!). In the following parts, we'll explore the exciting process of electrolysis of molten ionic compounds and the extraction of aluminium ! Stay tuned! 📺🔍⏳ The whole lesson can be summarized by a simple yet effective mnemonic: OILRIG - Oxidation Is Loss of electrons; Reduction Is Gain of electrons . So, ready for more electric magic? Let's carry on and stay charged! ⚡🔋🔆 Fantastic! You're keeping up really well! Let's continue our electrifying journey and dive deep into the world of Electrolysis ! ⚡🔬 ⚡⚗🔥 Electrolysis of Molten Ionic Compounds 🔥⚗⚡ When an ionic compound melts, it's like a dance party - ions are free to move around! That's when electrolysis enters the dance floor! Here's what happens when molten lead bromide, for instance, gets electrolyzed: 👉 At the Cathode (-ve electrode) : Pb2+(l) + 2e- → Pb(l). The silvery shiny metal lead forms! This is a reduction process (Remember: Red uction happens at the Red Cathode!). 🕺 👉 At the Anode (+ve electrode) : 2Br-1(l) - 2e- → Br2(g). Red-brown bromine vapour bubbles off! This is an oxidation process (Remember: Ox idation happens at the A node!). 💃 Our mnemonic friend OILRIG will help you remember this! In general, with electrolysis: 1️⃣ Metal is deposited at the cathode (it's all shiny and new!). 2️⃣ Non-metal is deposited at the anode. As for the colors at the electrodes, most metals are silvery grey (except gold, which is yellow, and copper, which is red-brown). Non-metals can be a bit more colorful – sulfur is a yellow solid, halogens can range from pale-yellow gas (fluorine) to grey solid/purple gas (iodine), and others are colorless gases. 🌐🛠🔩 Extraction of Aluminium 🔩🛠🌐 Aluminium extraction is a perfect example of electrolysis in action in the industry. Bauxite, the primary aluminium ore, is transformed into aluminium through a process that involves electrolysis. Remember that reactive metals like Al can only be extracted by electrolysis. So, here's what happens: 👉 At the Cathode (-ve electrode) : Al3+(l) + 3e- → Al(l). Aluminium sinks to the bottom - it's born anew! It's another case of reduction. 🎈 👉 At the Anode (+ve electrode) : 2O-2(l) - 4e- → O2(g). Oxygen gas bubbles off and also reacts with the graphite electrode to produce CO2 and CO. It's oxidation at work here. 🎉 👉 Fluorine gas is also formed at the anode (originating from the cryolite). So that's it! We've now taken a journey through conductors, non-conductors, semi-conductors, electrolytes, non-electrolytes and even the incredible process of electrolysis! And there you have it, another amazing adventure in the world of chemistry. Stay curious and keep exploring! 🎆🎇🚀 Go To lesson 2 Electricity and Chemistry Lesson 1 Next Topic

  • Chapter 3 SABIS Grade 10 Part 1

    The Atomic Theory Chapter 3 SABIS Grade 10 Part 1 The Atomic Theory 🚀Lesson 10 🚀 : Introduction to Chemistry: Qualitative Properties and Atomic Theories 🎓 Prerequisite Material Quiz 🎓 (Test your previous knowledge) 🧪 Multiple Choice Questions 🧪 📚 What is an element? A. A substance that cannot be separated into its components by physical means. B. A tiny particle in a substance. C. A type of molecule. D. A substance that consists of identical tiny particles. 🚀 How do gases react according to the Gay-Lussac Law of combining volumes? A. In ratios of small whole numbers. B. In ratios of large whole numbers. C. In random ratios. D. The ratio depends on the type of gases involved. ⚖️ What is Avogadro's hypothesis about? A. Equal volumes of gases contain different number of particles at the same temperature and pressure. B. Equal volumes of gases contain the same number of particles at the same temperature and pressure. C. The number of particles in gases depends on their mass. D. The number of particles in gases depends on their volume. 🧱 What is the main premise of Dalton's atomic theory? A. Atoms can be created and destroyed. B. Atoms of one element are all different. C. Atoms of one element are all identical. D. Atoms combine to form elements. 📊 How can you define atomicity? A. The number of different atoms in a molecule. B. The number of atoms in a molecule. C. The number of molecules in an atom. D. The number of atoms in an element. (Answers will follow at the end of the lesson) 👉 Ready for the lesson? Awesome! Let's get started! 🚀 🔬 Chemistry Lesson Time! 🔬 Okay! 🎉 Let's dive into the world of chemistry. You know, it's like cooking, but for science! Today, we'll learn about the qualitative properties of some compounds and key atomic theories. Don't worry, we'll break it down so it's easy to understand! 🙌 Qualitative Properties We'll look at some of these compounds: NO, NO2, H2, Cl2, O2, HCl, NH3 . It might look like a weird soup of letters, but they're all important. Let's take a closer look! 👀 NO (Nitric Oxide) : It's colorless but it can react with O2 (oxygen) to produce brown colored gas, NO2. We wouldn't want to breathe this in, as it's quite toxic! 😷 NO2 (Nitrogen Dioxide) : Remember our NO friend? When it meets up with oxygen, it turns into this reddish-brown gas. It's pretty reactive and toxic! 😵 H2 (Hydrogen) : This one's the lightest gas of all, and it's colorless and odorless. Be careful though - it's highly flammable! 🔥 Cl2 (Chlorine) : This greenish-yellow gas is used for things like disinfecting water, but you wouldn't want to breathe it in. It's poisonous! ☠️ O2 (Oxygen) : We're sure you're familiar with this one. It's a colorless and odorless gas, and we can't live without it! 🌬️ HCl (Hydrogen Chloride) : When this colorless gas dissolves in water, it forms hydrochloric acid. Not something you want to taste. Trust us! 🤢 NH3 (Ammonia) : It's a colorless gas, but it has a very sharp smell. It turns litmus paper blue, which means it's a base. It's used in many cleaning products! 🧹 Alright, that's enough about gases for now. Let's take a look at a few important laws and theories that guide the world of chemistry! 📜 Gay-Lussac's Law of Combining Volumes This law is super cool 😎 It says that when gases react, they always do so in ratios of small whole numbers. So, it's like a simple recipe - maybe 1 part of this gas, 2 parts of that gas, but never something crazy like 1.235 parts! 🥗 Avogadro's Hypothesis This one's a mouthful, but it's pretty simple. 🧐 Avogadro says that at the same temperature and pressure, equal volumes of different gases contain the same number of particles. It's like saying a cup of sand has the same number of grains as a cup of rice. 🍚 Dalton's Atomic Theory John Dalton gave us a theory that's like a rulebook for atoms.📘 The simplest substances found in nature are called elements. Each element consists of identical tiny particles called atoms. Atoms of one element are all identical. Elements combine to form compounds. One atom of one element combines with one atom of another element to form one molecule of a compound. The smallest particle of a compound is a molecule. Atoms cannot be created or destroyed. That's enough heavy theory for today. Let's wrap up with a few key definitions. 💡 Atomicity : It's the number of atoms in a molecule. For example, in a molecule of water (H2O), the atomicity is 3 (2 hydrogen atoms + 1 oxygen atom). Chemical Coefficient : This tells us the number of particles. So, when you see something like 3CO2, it means 3 separate molecules of CO2. Subscript : This indicates the number of a specific atom per formula or molecule. So in 3CO2, each CO2 molecule contains 1 atom of C (carbon) and 2 atoms of O (oxygen). Pure Substance : It's a substance that contains only one kind of particle. They can't be separated into their components by physical means and have fixed and constant physical properties. 💎 Operational definition of a pure substance : A substance that cannot be separated into its components by physical means. Conceptual definition of a pure substance : A substance that contains one kind of particles. Wow! You made it through! 🎉 Great job! 🥳 Let's see how much you've learned with a short quiz! 👇🏼 🎯 Lesson Quiz Time! 🎯 Question 1: 💡 Which of the following gases is colorless and odorless? A. NO B. HCl C. NH3 D. H2 Question 2: 🌟 What does the subscript in 3CO2 tell us? A. The number of molecules B. The number of carbon atoms in one CO2 molecule C. The number of oxygen atoms in one CO2 molecule D. Both B and C Question 3: 🚀 Which law states that gases react in ratios of small whole numbers? A. Dalton's Atomic Theory B. Gay-Lussac's Law C. Avogadro's Hypothesis D. None of the above Question 4: 🌈 What does it mean when we say a substance is 'pure'? A. It contains only one kind of particle B. It can be separated into its components C. It has varying physical properties D. All of the above Question 5: 🎈 What is the atomicity of H2O? A. 2 B. 3 C. 1 D. None of the above 🥳 Great job on the quiz! Keep going strong! Answer the Following Questions: 📝 Question 1: 🌐 Suppose you have a balloon filled with H2 gas and another balloon of the same size filled with O2 gas. Both balloons are at the same temperature and pressure. According to Avogadro's Hypothesis, how do the numbers of molecules in the two balloons compare? Question 2: 🧩 In the reaction: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O, interpret this reaction in terms of molecules and atoms. Question 3: 🎈 What assumption is required for Avogadro's Hypothesis to be true? How does this assumption impact the way we understand gases? Question 4: 🚀 In Dalton's atomic theory, he mentioned that atoms cannot be created or destroyed. In your own words, explain what this statement means in the context of chemical reactions. Question 5: ⭐ Describe how you can differentiate a pure substance from a mixture based on the definitions provided in this lesson.And that's it for our lesson today! 🥳 You're doing great, keep up the good work. Here are the answers for the questions: Answers: Prerequisite Quiz Answers: 📚 What is an element? A. A substance that cannot be separated into its components by physical means. (Incorrect) B. A tiny particle in a substance. (Incorrect) C. A type of molecule. (Incorrect) D. A substance that consists of identical tiny particles. (Correct) 🚀 How do gases react according to the Gay-Lussac Law of combining volumes? A. In ratios of small whole numbers. (Correct) B. In ratios of large whole numbers. (Incorrect) C. In random ratios. (Incorrect) D. The ratio depends on the type of gases involved. (Incorrect) ⚖️ What is Avogadro's hypothesis about? A. Equal volumes of gases contain different number of particles at the same temperature and pressure. (Incorrect) B. Equal volumes of gases contain the same number of particles at the same temperature and pressure. (Correct) C. The number of particles in gases depends on their mass. (Incorrect) D. The number of particles in gases depends on their volume. (Incorrect) 🧱 What is the main premise of Dalton's atomic theory? A. Atoms can be created and destroyed. (Incorrect) B. Atoms of one element are all different. (Incorrect) C. Atoms of one element are all identical. (Correct) D. Atoms combine to form elements. (Incorrect) 📊 How can you define atomicity? A. The number of different atoms in a molecule. (Incorrect) B. The number of atoms in a molecule. (Correct) C. The number of molecules in an atom. (Incorrect) D. The number of atoms in an element. (Incorrect) Quiz Questions: D. H2D. Both B and CB. Gay-Lussac's LawA. It contains only one kind of particleB. 3 Complete Questions: According to Avogadro's Hypothesis, the number of molecules in both balloons would be the same as they are at the same temperature and pressure. For every 2 molecules of Hydrogen (H2) and 1 molecule of Oxygen (O2), we get 2 molecules of Water (H2O). This involves the rearrangement of 4 Hydrogen atoms and 2 Oxygen atoms. For Avogadro's Hypothesis to be true, we must assume that all gases at the same temperature and pressure have the same number of molecules per volume. This allows us to make predictions about how gases will behave under certain conditions. The statement means that in a chemical reaction, atoms are neither created nor destroyed, but only rearranged to form new molecules. This is the principle of conservation of mass. A pure substance contains only one kind of particle and cannot be separated into its components by physical means. Its physical properties must be fixed and constant. A mixture, on the other hand, contains multiple kinds of particles and its components can be separated by physical means. Fantastic job! 🎉 See you in our next lesson! , 10 more questions ❓ Which of the following gases is reddish-brown in color? A. Hydrogen (H2) B. Oxygen (O2) C. Nitric Oxide (NO) D. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) 🎯 ❓ According to Gay-Lussac's Law, gases react in: A. Random ratios B. Ratios of large whole numbers C. Ratios of small whole numbers 🎯 D. The ratio does not depend on the type of gases involved ❓ What is the atomicity of H2O (Water)? A. 2 B. 3 🎯 C. 1 D. 4 ❓ Which law or hypothesis states that equal volumes of different gases contain the same number of particles at the same temperature and pressure? A. Dalton's Atomic Theory B. Gay-Lussac's Law C. Avogadro's Hypothesis 🎯 D. Boyle's Law ❓ What is the main premise of Dalton's Atomic Theory? A. Atoms of one element are all different B. Atoms can be created and destroyed C. Atoms of one element are all identical 🎯 D. Atoms combine to form gases ❓ Chlorine (Cl2) gas is: A. Reddish-brown B. Colorless C. Greenish-yellow 🎯 D. Blue ❓ What is the chemical coefficient in the molecule 3CO2? A. 3 🎯 B. 2 C. 1 D. 4 ❓ Which gas is used in many cleaning products and turns litmus paper blue? A. Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) B. Oxygen (O2) C. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) D. Ammonia (NH3) 🎯 ❓ What is the subscript in 3CO2? A. 3 B. 1 🎯 C. 2 D. 0 ❓ A pure substance is one that: A. Can be separated into its components by physical means B. Contains different kinds of particles C. Contains only one kind of particle 🎯 D. Has varying physical properties

  • Chapter 7 SABIS Grade 10 Part 1 Review

    Lesson 38 Part 1 Review Chapter 7 SABIS Grade 10 Part 1 Review Lesson 38 Part 1 Review 🔬Chapter 7.1 - Dive into the Atomic World! 🎲 Multiple Choice Madness (Remember, more than one answer could be correct!) 7.1.1 The Nuclear Atom 🌌 Q1: Secrets of the Atom 🤫 Which is true about atoms? a) 🏰 Atoms are like tiny castles with a nucleus at the center and electrons buzzing around. b) 🔋 The nucleus is the positive powerhouse, and the electrons are the negative ninjas. c) 📏 An atom is mind-blowingly tiny, about 10^–10 m in size. d) 🤏 The nucleus is even smaller, right? Well, it's not 10^–6 m. e) 🎲 Is the atom's mass spread evenly like butter on bread? f) 🔬 Or is the nucleus's size more like 10^–14 m? 7.1.2 What the Nucleus Contains 🧐 Q2: Heart of the Atom 💖 The atomic nucleus is like a treasure chest. What's inside? a) 🕵️♀️ Mystery particles called nucleons? b) 🥇 Gold-star protons? c) 👾 Pesky electrons? d) 🚀 Neutrons taking flight? e) 👻 Particles giving a spooky negative vibe? 7.1.3 Nuclei of Atoms of the Same Element 🧪 Q3: Like Attracts Like 👯♀️ What's common in the nuclei of the same element? a) 🎎 Is it the intriguing nucleons? b) 💖 Is love for protons the secret? c) ⚡ Does nuclear charge bind them together? d) 🚀 Are neutrons the key? e) ⚖️ Or is it all about the mass? 7.1.4 Neutral Atoms and the Formation of Ions ⚛️ ➕ ➖ Q4: The Ions' Dance 💃🕺 Which statement about ion formation is true? Atoms turn into: a) 💪 Tough guys by gaining electrons, becoming positively charged ions. b) 💃 Svelte dancers by losing electrons, becoming positively charged ions. c) 👨🔬 Scientists by losing protons, becoming positively charged ions. d) 🍋 Sourpusses by losing electrons, becoming negatively charged ions. e) 🌚 Mysterious entities by losing protons, becoming negatively charged ions. f) 😎 Cool cats by gaining electrons, becoming negatively charged ions. Brain Break! 💆♀️💆♂️ 7.1.5 Mass of Subatomic Particles ⚖️ Q5: Energy and Ion Formation 🌈 When ions form from neutral atoms, energy dances! When is it absorbed? When is it released? Explain like I'm five! 🧒👧 a) 🧲 When cations form, energy is sucked in, just like magnets pull iron! b) 🎈 When anions form, energy is released. It's like letting go of a balloon! c) 🤝 When we add an electron to a neutral atom, we're forming a bond and energy is released - it's like the satisfaction of a good high-five! Q6: Weighing the Tiny 🐜 How do the masses of protons, electrons, and neutrons compare? What determines the mass and size of an atom? Who's the heavyweight champion here? The mass of a proton is 🥊 1 amu. The mass of a neutron is 💪 1 amu. The mass of an electron is 🕊️ 1/1840 amu. 7.1.6 The Nuclear Model 💎 Q7: Stability is Key 🔐 When we say a nucleus is stable, what do we mean? Is it steady like a rock or flexible like a gymnast? A nucleus is stable if 🏰 it can exist indefinitely like a timeless castle. 7.1.7 The Sizes of Atoms 📏 Q8: Where's the Electron? 🔍 In isolated atoms, where do electrons play hide-and-seek, and how do they move with respect to the nucleus? a) 🎠 Do they move in circular orbits of a definite radius like a merry-go-round? b) 🥚 Do they prefer egg-shaped orbits? c) 🤷 We have no clue about their moves! d) 🌌 Is the atom borderless, letting its electrons roam anywhere? e) ❤️ Or do electrons love being closer to the nucleus than further away? Q9: Atomic Diameter in a Crystal ⚙️ Which statement about atomic diameter in a crystal hits the bullseye? a) 📏 It's the distance between two neighborly nuclei. b) 📏📏 Or is it half the distance between two nuclei? c) 🧐 Is it about 10^–10 m in size? d) 🧐🧐 Or about 10^4 times the diameter of the nucleus? e) 🎯 Is it the distance from the farthest electrons to the center of the nucleus? 7.1.8 Atomic Number 🔢 Q10: Unraveling the Atomic Number 🗝️ Which statement about the term "atomic number" holds the key to understanding? a) 📊 Is it the number of atoms in a given sample? b) 🥇 Is it the number of gold-star protons in an atom's nucleus? c) 💡 Is it the number of brilliant neutrons in an atom's nucleus? d) 💃 Is it equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom? e) 🎲 Is it Avogadro's magic number, 6.02x10^23? f) ⚡ Is it the nuclear charge, symbolized as Z? 7.1.9 Mass Number 💪 Q11: Mass Number Uncovered 💡 Which statement about the term "mass number" is accurate? a) 💪 Is it the mass in amu of a given nucleus, symbolized as A? b) 🥇 Is it the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of an element? c) 💡 Is it the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom of an element? d) 🤝 Is it equal to the number of nucleons in a given nucleus? e) 🏋️ Is it the total number of protons and neutrons in a given nucleus? Brain Break! 💆♀️💆♂️ 7.1.9 Mass Number - Continued 🏋️♂️ Q12: Peering Into Protons and Neutrons 🔬 Let's deep dive into protons and neutrons. Which of these sounds true? a) 🧩 Are they fundamental particles that can't be split into smaller parts? b) 🌀 Are they made of smaller particles called quarks? c) 🚫 Or are they made of electrons? 7.1.10 Symbols to Refer to Elements in Chemical Reactions 🧪 Q13: Deciphering Nuclear Symbols 📚 The symbol ⁸O₁₆... sounds cryptic, huh? What does it refer to? a) 🌐 An atom of oxygen with 8 electrons orbiting a 16 amu nucleus? b) 💠 A nucleus of oxygen with a mass number of 16 and atomic number 8? c) 💦 Eight atoms of oxygen forming a water molecule of mass 16? d) 📜 A specific isotope of oxygen? e) 🎭 An atom with 8 electrons and 16 protons? Q14: The A in ZXᴀ 🔤 The symbol A in ZXᴀ, what's it all about? a) 📜 Is it referring to a nucleus of element X with Z protons and A neutrons? b) 🔄 Or a nucleus of element X with A protons and Z neutrons? c) 💡 Or a nucleus of element X with Z protons and A–Z neutrons? 7.1.10 Isotopes 🧬 Q15: Decoding Deuterium 🧐 Deuterium... sounds complex, but what is it really? a) 🔍 Is it an element symbolized as ¹H₁? b) 🔄 Is it an isotope of hydrogen with a mass number of 2? c) 📜 Is it an element with nuclei symbolized as ¹H₂? d) 👥 Is it a hydrogen atom whose nucleus consists of a proton and a neutron? e) 💦 Or is it found in water in quantities less than 1% by weight? Q16: Unmasking Isotopes 👥 Isotopes... heard of them? What are they? a) 🧩 Are they particles within an atom's nucleus? b) 👯 Are they nuclei of the same element with different masses? c) 🔄 Are they nuclei of different elements with the same mass? d) 🎭 Or are they nuclei with the same atomic number but different mass numbers? Q17: Chemistry's Determiner 🔬 What's the Sherlock Holmes of normal chemical properties of an element? a) 🔎 The atomic number, Z? b) ⚖️ The mass number, A? c) 🎭 Or the number of electrons around neutral atoms? Brain Break! 💆♀️💆♂️ Answers Which is true about atoms? Answer: a) Atoms have a nucleus around which electrons move. b) The nucleus is positively charged and the electrons are negatively charged. c) The size of a typical atom is of the order of 10–10 m. f) The size of a typical nucleus is of the order of 10–14 m. The atomic nucleus contains Answer: a) nucleons. b) protons. d) Neutrons. What is common to nuclei of the same element? Answer: b) protons (atomic number) c) nuclear charge Which of the following about ion formation is true? Atoms become: Answer: b) positively charged ions by losing electrons f) negatively charged ions by gaining electrons. When ions are formed from neutral atoms, energy may be either absorbed or released. In what case is energy absorbed? In what case is it released? Explain. Answer: a) When cations form, energy is absorbed, energy is needed to overcome the attraction between the negative electron and the positive nucleus. b) When anions form, energy is released in general. Formation of a bond always releases energy. How do the masses of protons, electrons and neutrons compare? What determines the mass of the atom? What determines the size of an atom? Answer: The mass of a proton and neutron is 1 amu each, and that of an electron is 1/1840 amu. The mass of an atom is largely determined by the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus. The size of an atom is determined by the space that its electrons occupy around the nucleus. What is meant by a stable nucleus Answer: A nucleus is stable if it can exist indefinitely. In isolated atoms, how do electrons move, and where are they found with respect to the nucleus? Answer: e) Electrons have a higher probability of being nearer to the nucleus than farther away from it. Which is correct about atomic diameter in a crystal? Answer: b) It is the half the distance between two nuclei. c) It is about 10–10 m in size. d) It is about 104 times the diameter of the nucleus. Which is true about the term “atomic number”? It is Answer: b) the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of an element. d) equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom. f) The charge on the nucleus of an atom and its symbol is Z. Which is true about the term “mass number”? It is Answer: a) the mass in amu of a given nucleus and its symbol is A. d) equal to the number of nucleons in a given nucleus. e) the total number of protons and neutrons in a given nucleus. Which is true about the term protons and neutrons? They are Answer: b) made of particles called quarks. The symbol 8O16 refers to Answer: b) A nucleus of oxygen of mass number 18 and atomic number 8. d) A certain isotope of oxygen. The symbol A in ZXᴀ refers to Answer: c) a nucleus of an element X with Z protons and A–Z neutrons. Deuterium is Answer: b) an isotope of hydrogen that has a mass number of 2. d) a hydrogen atom whose nucleus consists of a proton and a neutron. e) found in water in quantities less than 1% by weight. Isotopes are Answer: b) nuclei of the same element having different masses d) nuclei having the same atomic number but different mass numbers Know that chemical properties are determined by Z Answer: a) the atomic number Z c) the number of electrons around the neutral atoms

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Answer 58: Turns wet blue litmus paper blue: NH3 (ammonia) Turns wet blue litmus paper red: NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) "Bleaches" wet litmus paper: Cl2 (chlorine) Question 59: Qualitative properties of gases: Solubility in water Out of the gases NO2, Cl2, O2, H2, NO, NH3, HCl, identify the gases that are very soluble in water. Answer 59: The gases that are very soluble in water are: NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) NH3 (ammonia) HCl (hydrogen chloride) Question 60: Qualitative properties of gases: Color Among the gases NO2, Cl2, O2, H2, NO, NH3, HCl, there are two gases that exhibit color. Identify these gases and specify their respective colors. Answer 60: The two gases that exhibit color are: NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) - Color: Reddish brown Cl2 (chlorine) - Color: Yellowish green 🔍 Question 61: Ratio in which gases react Gay-Lussac generalized that when gases react: a) they do so in fixed ratios that could not be simplified into small number ratios. b) some react in the ratio of small whole numbers, while others reacted in fixed ratios that could not be simplified into small number ratios. c) they always do so in ratios of small whole numbers. 📝 Answer 61: Gay-Lussac's generalization states that when gases react: a) Some gases react in fixed ratios that cannot be simplified into small number ratios. b) Other gases react in the ratio of small whole numbers. c) In general, gases always react in ratios of small whole numbers. 🔍 Question 62: Avogadro’s hypothesis Avogadro’s hypothesis states that: a) gases always react in whole-number ratios. b) equal volumes of different gases have equal masses, at the same temperature and pressure. c) equal volumes of different gases have equal numbers of particles, at the same temperature and pressure. 📝 Answer 62: Avogadro’s hypothesis states: a) Gases always react in whole-number ratios. b) Equal volumes of different gases have equal masses at the same temperature and pressure. c) Equal volumes of different gases have an equal number of particles at the same temperature and pressure. 🔍 Question 63: Given volumes reaction ratio, find ratio by molecules At 200°C, one volume of oxygen gas combines with two volumes of hydrogen gas to form two volumes of steam. From these data and Avogadro's Hypothesis, how many molecules of hydrogen combine with one molecule of oxygen, and how many molecules of steam are produced? 📝 Answer 63: According to Avogadro's Hypothesis, at 200°C: One molecule of oxygen combines with two molecules of hydrogen to form two molecules of steam. 🔍 Question 64: Dalton's atomic theory a) What is the statement of Dalton’s atomic theory? The simplest substances found in nature are called elements. Atoms of one element are all identical. Elements combine to form compounds. One atom of one element combines with one atom of another element to form one molecule of a compound. The smallest particle of a compound is a molecule. Atoms cannot be created nor destroyed; atoms are always conserved. b) What are the simplest substances in nature called? Elements c) What do we call the particles formed when different atoms combine? Molecules d) What do elements form when they combine? Compounds e) How can atoms be created? How can atoms be destroyed? Atoms cannot be created nor destroyed. 📝 Answer 64: a) Dalton's atomic theory states: The simplest substances found in nature are called elements. Atoms of one element are all identical. Elements combine to form compounds. One atom of one element combines with one atom of another element to form one molecule of a compound. The smallest particle of a compound is a molecule. Atoms cannot be created nor destroyed; atoms are always conserved. b) The simplest substances in nature are called elements. c) When different atoms combine, they form molecules. d) Elements form compounds when they combine. e) Atoms cannot be created nor destroyed; they are conserved. 🔍 Question 65: Assumptions needed for Avogadro’s hypothesis to apply If Avogadro’s hypothesis is correct, which of the following assumptions is necessary? a) At least some gaseous elements are diatomic. b) Atoms may react in whole number ratios other than one to one. c) Atoms can react in ratios that cannot be simplified to whole number ratios. 📝 Answer 65: For Avogadro’s hypothesis to apply, the necessary assumption is: a) At least some gaseous elements are diatomic. 🔍 Question 66: Know the meaning of atomicity What is meant by the atomicity of a molecule? 📝 Answer 66: The atomicity of a molecule refers to the number of atoms present in the molecule. 🔍 Question 67: Know the meaning of “operational definition” An operational definition defines a term through: a) actions you can perform in the laboratory. b) arithmetical operations and symbols. c) theoretical concepts. 📝 Answer 67: An operational definition defines a term through actions you can perform in the laboratory. 🔍 Question 68: Know the meaning of “conceptual definition” A conceptual definition defines a term through: a) actions you can perform in the laboratory. b) arithmetical operations and symbols. c) theoretical concepts. 📝 Answer 68: A conceptual definition defines a term through theoretical concepts. 🔍 Question 69: Know the operational definition of a pure substance How do you recognize a pure substance? 📝 Answer 69: A pure substance is recognized by determining its physical properties. We measure physical constants such as melting point. The physical properties of a pure substance must be fixed and constant. 🔍 Question 70: Know the conceptual definition of a pure substance (one type of particle) How do we explain the behavior of a pure substance, i.e. what conceptual explanation do we give? 📝 Answer 70: A pure substance is a substance that contains only one kind of particles (atoms or molecules). Its behavior can be explained by the presence of a single type of particle. 🔍 Question 71: Know how to identify a pure substance How do you identify a given pure substance? (e.g. to know whether it is water or alcohol). To identify the pure substance, we look at the physical constants measured and compare them with listed values. For example, the boiling point of water is 100°C while the boiling point of ethanol is 78°C. Physical properties depend on the nature of the pure substance only. Pure substances can be either elements or compounds. 🔍 Question 72: Know that a pure substance can be either an element or a compound Which of the following is a pure substance? a) Gold (jewelry gold is not a pure substance) b) Milk c) Water d) Seawater e) Sand. 📝 Answer 72: The pure substance among the options is: a) Gold (jewelry gold is not a pure substance) 🔍 Question 73: The conceptual definition of a compound What is the conceptual definition of a compound? A compound is a pure substance that has one type of molecules, containing more than one type of atoms. 🔍 Question 74: The operational definition of a compound What is the operational definition of a compound? A compound is a pure substance that can be split into simpler substances by chemical means. 🔍 Question 75: Recognize a compound which is not made up of molecules What is an example of a compound not made up of molecules? a) Sodium b) Water c) Table salt (NaCl, sodium chloride) d) HCl e) Oxygen. 📝 Answer 75: The compound not made up of molecules among the options is: a) Sodium 🔍 Question 76: The operational definition of an element What is the operational definition of an element? An element is a pure substance that cannot be split into simpler substances by physical or chemical means. 🔍 Question 77: The conceptual definition of an element What is the conceptual definition of an element? An element is a pure substance that has one type of atoms. 🔍 Question 78: Give an example of a heterogeneous substance Which of the following is a heterogeneous substance? a) Cola drink (if freshly open) b) Cola drink (after a while) c) Air d) Table sugar e) Whole-grain bread f) Sand 🔍 Question 79: Give an example of a homogeneous substance Which of the following is NOT a homogeneous substance? a) Sand b) Talcum powder c) Salt solution d) White flour 🔍 Question 80: Categorize substances as mixtures or pure substances Classify each of the following as a pure substance or a mixture: a) Cola drink. Mixture b) Air. Mixture c) Solid carbon dioxide. Pure substance d) Bread. Mixture e) Flour. Mixture f) Hydrogen gas. Pure substance g) Sea water. Mixture h) Orange juice. Mixture i) Zinc metal. Pure substance 🔍 Question 81: Categorize substances as elements or compounds Classify each of the following pure substances as element or compound: a) Nitrogen dioxide gas. Compound b) Helium gas. Element c) Liquid bromine. Element d) Pure gold. Element e) Water. Compound f) Table salt (NaCl). Compound g) Table sugar (C6H12O6). Compound 🔍 Question 82: Recognize the symbols H, O, N, C, Cl, Na, Mg, Ca, Si, P, S What is the symbol for: a) Sodium. Na b) Carbon. C c) Magnesium. Mg d) Phosphorus. P e) Chlorine. Cl f) Scandium. Sc g) Sulfur. S 🔍 Question 83: Know what chemical formula means Which of the following is true of a chemical formula? a) In the case of molecular compounds, it is also known as the molecular formula. b) It gives the number and the kind of atoms of each element in a molecule of that compound. c) It can be used to obtain the simplest ratio of atoms in the molecular compound. 🔍 Question 84: Recognize molecular formulas Which of the following compounds has a molecular formula? In these cases, what is it? 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Find its empirical formula. Which of the following is true about the empirical formula? a) It is the same as the molecular formula. b) It is the same as the simplest formula. c) It shows the structure of the atoms in the molecule. 🔍 Question 88: Representation of a chemical bond On paper, how do we represent a chemical bond? 📝 Scientists represent the chemical bond holding the two atoms with a solid line joining the symbols of the two atoms, "—" 🔍 Question 89: What a structural formula shows What does the structural formula of a compound show? Explain by showing the difference between the chemical and structural formulas of water. 📝 The structural formula shows everything that the molecular formula shows (kind of atoms making up the molecule, atomicity, number of atoms of each type of atom in the molecule) and more. A structural formula shows how atoms are bonded to each other in the molecule. 🔍 Question 90: Recognizing a structural formula Which of the formulas below is a structural formula? 📝 a) C2H6 b) (CH)3 c) 2O2 d) H⎯Be⎯H e) H⎯N⎯H 🔍 Question 91: What molecular models are What are molecular models? They are: 📝 a) Tiny representations of molecules. b) Balls representing atoms, joined together by sticks or springs. c) Structures drawn on paper to show how atoms in a molecule are connected together. 🔍 Question 92: What molecular models show that structural formulas do not Why do we use three-dimensional models instead of only using structural formulas? 📝 a) So we can visualize shapes in three dimensions. b) To show on a large scale what molecules really look like. c) So that teachers have something to show to students. 🔍 Question 93: Particles of matter in liquids and solids Which of the following hypotheses is accepted by scientists? 📝 a) When a gas becomes a liquid or solid, all particles melt together into one larger particle or object. b) In a liquid or solid, particles are very close together, so an object cannot be compressed any further, whereas in the gaseous state particles have a lot of empty space between them. c) In a liquid or a gas, particles are free to move with respect to each other, but in a solid, particles are locked in specific positions. 🔍 Question 94: What a mole is a) What is a mole? 🧪 A mole is Avogadro's number of particles (6.02x10²³). A mole is the number of atoms found in 12.000 g of Carbon-12. b) What is Avogadro's number? 6.02x10²³ c) What is the number of molecules in 22.4 dm³ of an ideal gas at 0°C and 1 atmosphere pressure? 6.02x10²³ 🔍 Question 95: Defining the amu The amu is defined as: 📏 a) 1/12 of the mass of an atom of C-12 (an isotope of carbon). b) The mass of an atom of C-12 (an isotope of carbon). c) The mass of one gram of C-12 (an isotope of carbon). d) The mass of one gram of any material. e) The mass of 22.4 dm³ of C-12 at 0°C and 1 atm. 🔍 Question 96: The relation between a gram and the amu Give the relation between a gram and an amu. 📏 1g = 6.02x10²³ amu 🔍 Question 97: Find the mass of one atom in grams Find the mass of 1 atom of oxygen in grams. 🧪 Mass of 1 atom of oxygen = 16 amu 1 g = 6.02x10²³ amu Mass of 1 atom of oxygen in grams = (1 g / 6.02x10²³ amu) * 16 amu 🔍 Question 98: Meaning of the atomic mass of an element The atomic mass of iron, Fe, is 56. We can conclude that: 📚 a) 1 atom of Fe has a mass of 56 amu. b) 1 mole of Fe has a mass of 56 amu. c) 6.02x10²³ atoms of Fe have a mass of 56 g. d) Mass of Fe atom relative to C-12 atom is 56 to 12. 🔍 Question 99: Table of atomic masses gives RELATIVE masses of atoms The table of atomic masses gives the relative masses of atoms. Relative to what? 📚 Relative to the mass of a carbon-12 atom. 🔍 Question 100: Find the molecular mass of a compound Find the molecular mass of the following compound. 🧪 a) H2SO4: 2(1) + 32 + 4(16) = 98 b) C2H6: 2(12) + 6(1) = 30 c) CO2: 12 + 2(16) = 44

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