Ch 1: Particles of Matter Flashcards
Macroscopic phenomena
large-scale phenomena
particulate representations
show the structure of matter on the scale of atomic and subatomic particles//explain macroscopic phenomena
Mass
quantity of matter in any object
Matter
everything in the universe (or body) that has mass and occupies space
Chemistry
study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter
Pure substances
- have a constant composition does Not vary from one sample to another [eg: water]
- cannot be separated/broken down into simpler substances
Physical process
transformation of a sample of matter that does not alter the chemical identities of any of the substances in the sample EG; change in physical state S > L
Two groups of pure substances
Elements & compounds
Elements
pure substance cant be broken down
Compounds
- substances whose elements can be separated from one another
- this is accomplished through a chemical reaction
- typically have different properties from those of the elements of which they are composed
Chemical reaction
transformation of one of more substances into one or more different substances
Mixture
Any matter that is not a pure substance composed of 2 or more that retain their own chemical identities
- substances in mixtures CAN be separated by physical processes
- substances not present in definite proportion
Homogeneous mixture (aka solutions)
the substance that makes up the mixture is uniformly distributed
Heterogeneous mixture
Not distributed uniformly
(can tell by boundaries), also opaqueness
Atom
- only particle that makes up elements
- cannot be chemically or mechanically divided into smaller parts
Some elements exist as………
Molecules!!
Molecules
assembly of 2 or > atoms held together in a characteristic pattern by forces called chemical bonds
Energy
the capacity to do work
Diatomic molecules
2 atoms EG: H2, F2, CL2, Br2, I2
Law of constant composition
all samples of a particular compound contain the same elements combined in the same proportions
Ion
- particle consisting of one or more atoms
- positively or negatively charged
- Electrostatically attracted to one another
- can be single atoms or may have 2 or > atoms bonded together
Cations
Positive ions
Anions
Negative ions
ball and stick model
use spheres to represent atoms and sticks to represent chemical bonds
Adv: show correct angles between bonds
Did:size of spheres are not proportional to atoms they represent
Molecular models
3D perspective
Structural formula
uses straight lines