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Chemistry Facts For Midterm I
Chemistry 103
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 1
09/25/2013

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Electrolyte
Definition
conducts electricity, forms ions in solution
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Non-electrolyte
Definition
does NOT conduct electricity, does NOT form ions in solution
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Atom
Definition
smallest representative particle of any element
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Molecule
Definition
chemical combination of two or more atoms
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Law of Constant Composition
Definition
the elemental composition of a pure compound is ALWAYS the same
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Mixtures
Definition
variable compositions, can be heterogeneous or homogeneous
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Solutions
Definition
Homogeneous mixtures
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T or F: Matter changes composition in a physical change
Definition
False

Matter does not change composition in a physical change

Matter changes composition in a chemical change
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Subatomic particles
Definition
SMALLER THAN ATOMS that make up an atom
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Thompson's cathode ray led to discovery of...
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Electron
Term
Charge of one election?
Definition
1.602x10^-19
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Atomic number
Definition
number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
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Mass number
Definition
number of protons PLUS neutrons in an atom
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Isotopes
Definition
Same element BUT differ in mass number (number of neutrons)
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Atomic weight
Definition
average atomic mass (found through relative abundances and masses of isotopes)
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Metalloids
Definition
lie along the line that separates metals from non-metals
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Ions
Definition
positive of negative charged particles caused from the lose or gain of electrons from an atom
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Cations
Definition
positively charged ions
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Anions
Definition
negatively charged ions
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Ionic compounds
Definition
electrically neutral, containing both cations and anions, usually contain both metallic and non-metallic elements
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Hydrocarbons
Definition
contain only carbon and hydrogen
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Alkanes
Definition
hydrocarbon where every carbon is attached to 4 other atoms

names end in -ane
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Alcohol
Definition
An H in a hydrocarbon is replaced with an OH

names end in -ol
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Isomers
Definition
SAME molecular formula, DIFFERENT bonding structure
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Combustion reaction
Definition
A hydrocarbon (or related compound) react with an excess of O2 to form H20 and CO2
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Avogadro's Number
Definition
6.022 x 10^23
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Mole
Definition
Avogadro's number * 1 molecule
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1 molecule of H20 is 18amu.. how many grams is in 1 mole?
Definition
18g
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Given the empirical formula, what must you also be given to find molecular formula?
Definition
molecular weight (g/mol)
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Strong electrolyte
Definition
electrolytes that are present in a solution ENTIRELY as electrolytes

one way arrow
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Weak electrolytes
Definition
electrolytes that are PARTLY ions and PARTLY molecules

half arrows
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Are most compounds electrolytes or non-electrolytes?
Definition
Non-electrolytes
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Metathesis reactions
Definition
cations and anions change partners.. i.e. Precipitation reactions

AX+BY-->AY+BX
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Acids
Definition
proton donors, increase concentration of H+ in aqueous solution
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Bases
Definition
proton acceptors, increase concentration of OH- in aqueous solution
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Strong bases
Definition
Bases that are present in a solution entirely as ions
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Strong acids
Definition
Acids that are present in a solution entirely as ions
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Weak acids
Definition
Acids that are present in a solution partly as ions and partly as molecules
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Weak bases
Definition
Bases that are present in a solution partly as ions and partly as molecules
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Neutralization Reaction
Definition
Between an acid and a metal hydroxide
Produces water and a salt.
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