Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Scientific Method

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1) Observation
2) Hypothesis
3) Experiment
4) Theory

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2
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Branches of Chemistry

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-Physical
-Analytical
-Inorganic
-Organic
-Biochemistry

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3
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Types of Matter

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-Solid – compact and vibrating molecules
-Liquid – flowing molecules
-Gas – flying and bouncing molecules
-Plasma – free-moving electrons

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4
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S—>L

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Melting

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5
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L—>G

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vaporizing

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6
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S—>G

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sublimation

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7
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L—>S

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freezing

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8
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G—>L

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condensation

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9
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G—>S

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deposition

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10
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Law of Definite Proportions (Constant Composition)

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The principle that a compound always contains the same proportion of its component elements

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11
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Compound

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Two or more elements combined in a fixed ratio by mass (H2O)

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12
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Element

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Cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by chemical means (Copper wire, Ni)

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13
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Pure Substance

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matter with a constant composition

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14
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Homogenous

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Uniform composition, no phases present (Sugar water)

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15
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Heterogenous

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Composition is not uniform, phases present (Salad with dressing, chocolate chip cookie)

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16
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Law of Multiple Proportions

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When two elements form two different compounds, the mass ration in one compound is a simple whole number times the other

17
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Intensive

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independent of sample size (density, color, luster, melting point)

18
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Extensive

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dependent on sample size (mass, volume, weight)