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CHM-131-160 Unit Two
Classification of Matter and The Atomic Theory
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 1
08/29/2012

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Chemistry
Definition
The study of matter and explanation of its properties.
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How many elements recognized on the periodic table are there?
Definition
119
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What are elements made up of?
Definition
atoms
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Is the shape of solids fixed or not fixed?
Definition
fixed
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Is the shape of liquids fixed or not fixed?
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not fixed
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Is the shape of gases fixed or not fixed?
Definition
not fixed
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Is the volume of solids fixed or not fixed?
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fixed
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Is the volume of liquids fixed or not fixed?
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fixed
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Is the volume of gases fixed or not fixed?
Definition
not fixed
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Are solids compressible?
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no
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Are liquids compressible?
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no
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Are gases compressible?
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yes
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Describe the proximity of atoms or molecules of solids?
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They are very close together and are ridigly fixed in space.
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Describe the proximity of atoms or molecules of liquids.
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They are close together but are still able to flow around each other.
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Describe the proximity of atoms or molecules of gases.
Definition
They are not close and constantly collide with each other. They move very fast.
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What is a physical change?
Definition
A physical change occurs when the physical form is changed, but the identity is not.
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What is a chemical change?
Definition
A chemical change occurs when the identity of the substance is changed.
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What are several examples of physical changes?
Definition
melting, freezing, boiling...
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What are several examples of a chemical change?
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combusting, decomposing, oxidating, precipitating...
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What two types of physical properties exist?
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intensive and extensive
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What are intensive properties?
Definition

They do not depend on the amount of the substance.

e.g. density, temperature, boiling point, freezing point, melting point...

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What are extensive properties?
Definition

Extensive properties do depend on the amount of the substance.

e.g. mass, volume, and heat (the amount that is required to raise the temperature varies depending on how much of the sustance there is)

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Pure Substances
Definition
Matter with fixed composition and distinct properties. IT CANNOT BE SEPARATED MY ANY PHYSICAL MEANS.
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Elements
Definition
A pure substance that is a fundamental, basic unit and are composed of the same types of atoms.
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Compounds
Definition
Substances that are composed of more than one type of atom and have a fixed ratio of each element.
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Mixtures
Definition
Two or more substances combined physically.
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Homogeneous Compounds
Definition
Compounds that are uniformly mixed.
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Heterogeneous Compounds
Definition
Compounds whose substances are not evenly distributed throughout.
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What are the two types of compound?
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Molecular and ionic.
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What are the two types of mixtures?
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Homogeneous or heterogeneous.
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Dalton's Atomic Theory
Definition
  1. Elements are composed of tiny individual particles called atoms.
  2. Atoms of the same element are identical.
  3. A compound forms when atoms from two or more elements bond together chemically in a fixed ratio.
  4. Atoms combine with simple whole number ratios.
  5. Atoms of two elements may combine in different ratios to form more than one compound.
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What is not included in the Dalton's Atomic Theory?
Definition
Nothing about atomic particles or anything inside the atom.
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Law of Constant Composition
Definition
In a given compound the relative numbers and kinds of atoms are fixed.
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Law of Constant Proportions
Definition
If two elements A & B combine to form more than one compound then, the mass of B taht combines with A is a ratio of small whole numbers.
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What does the atom consist of?
Definition
protons, neutrons, and electrons
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What particles are in the nucleus of the atom?
Definition
protons and neutrons
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What is the charge and mass of the proton?
Definition

Charge: +1

Mass: 1

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What is the charge and mass of the neutron?
Definition

Charge: none

Mass: 1

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What is the charge and mass of the electron?
Definition

Charge: -1

Mass: negligible

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What is the atomic number?
Definition

This number is how we identify different elements. It is also the number or both the protons and electrons in the neutral state of the atom of the element.

It is represented by a Z.

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What is the atomic mass or mass number?
Definition

This is the mass of the proton and the neutron of the atom of the element. 

It is represented by an A.

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Isotopes
Definition
These are atoms of the same element that differ from each other in the number of neutrons and subsequently mass.
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The rows of the periodic table are called what?
Definition
periods
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The columns of the periodic table are called what?
Definition
groups or families
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IA
Definition
alkali metals
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IIA
Definition
alkaline earth metals
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VIA
Definition
chalcogens
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VIIA
Definition
halogens
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VIIIA
Definition
noble gases
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IA-VIIIA
Definition
main or representative group
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IB-VIIIB
Definition
transition metals
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List the properties of metals.
Definition

Lusterous and shiny.

Malleable.

Ductile.

Conductible.

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List the properties of non-metals.
Definition

Dull / multicolored.

Insulators.

Hard and brittle.

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What are the 7 diatomic molecules?
Definition
H2, N2, O2, F2, Cl2, Br2, I2
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What are the colors of the three different states on the periodic table?
Definition

gases: red

liquids: blue

solids: black

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