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CH1 Chemistry and measurements Flashcards

1
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define chemistry

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the study of the properties & behavior of matter

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2
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Matter is…

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has mass and occupies space

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3
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property is …

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any recognizable characteristic distinguishing it from other matter (100 elements)

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4
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Elements..

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made up of unique atoms

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5
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Molecules are…

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combinations of atoms in specific shapes

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6
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Macroscopic =

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observable

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7
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Gas

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no fixed volume/ shape (conforms to container/ compressible)

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Liquid

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Volume independent of container (no fixed shape/ incompressible)

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Solid

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Volume and shape independent of container (rigid/ incompressible)

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10
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Compounds…

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combinations of elements (ex. H2O)

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11
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Law of Constant composition/ proportions

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compound always consists of the same combination of elements

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12
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Mixtures

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a combination of 2+ pure substances

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13
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Heterogenous mixtures

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no uniform composition/ properties/ appearance

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14
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Homogenous mixtures

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uniform throughout (aka SOLUTIONS)

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15
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Physical properties of matter

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measured without changing the substance (no chemical change)

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16
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Chemical properties

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how substances react or change to form different substances

17
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Intensive properties

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dont depend on the amount of substance present (temp./ melting pt./ density)
** give idea about the composition**

18
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Extensive properties

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depend on QUANTITY. (ex. mass/ volume)

19
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Filtration

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remove solid from liquid

20
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Distillation

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boil off components from mixture

21
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The SCIENTIFIC METHOD

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  1. Collect data
  2. Develop Hypothesis
  3. Test Hypo.
  4. Analyze & draw conclusion
22
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Level of Confidence (LOC) - Hypothesis

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Proposed explanation (50% confidence)

23
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LOC- Theory

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Broad generalization (90-95%)

24
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LOC- Law

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Universal Truth (100%)

25
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Mass defined

A

Measure of the amount of an object (gravity dependent)

26
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Temperature

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flows from high to low temps`

27
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Kelvin scale

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freeze; 273.15 K

Boil ; 373.15 K

28
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cm3 same as

29
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dm3 same as

A

L

*L is n ot a SI unit

30
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Density =

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Mass/ volume (DMV)

31
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Density unit =

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g/cm3 OR g/ml

32
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Precision

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how well measure quantities agree with each other

33
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Accuracy

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measure quantities agree with true value

34
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Addition and subtraction (sig. figs)

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least number of decimal places

35
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Multiplication/ division

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report to least number of sig. figs

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