Chapter 1 Flashcards
Scientific Method
1) Observation
2) Hypothesis
3) Experiment
4) Theory
Branches of Chemistry
-Physical
-Analytical
-Inorganic
-Organic
-Biochemistry
Types of Matter
-Solid – compact and vibrating molecules
-Liquid – flowing molecules
-Gas – flying and bouncing molecules
-Plasma – free-moving electrons
S—>L
Melting
L—>G
vaporizing
S—>G
sublimation
L—>S
freezing
G—>L
condensation
G—>S
deposition
Law of Definite Proportions (Constant Composition)
The principle that a compound always contains the same proportion of its component elements
Compound
Two or more elements combined in a fixed ratio by mass (H2O)
Element
Cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by chemical means (Copper wire, Ni)
Pure Substance
matter with a constant composition
Homogenous
Uniform composition, no phases present (Sugar water)
Heterogenous
Composition is not uniform, phases present (Salad with dressing, chocolate chip cookie)
Law of Multiple Proportions
When two elements form two different compounds, the mass ration in one compound is a simple whole number times the other
Intensive
independent of sample size (density, color, luster, melting point)
Extensive
dependent on sample size (mass, volume, weight)