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Chapter 4 Flashcards

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Molecule

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2 or more molecules held together by covalent bond

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Molecular weight

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Sum of atomic weights of the atom in a molecule

Units : amu / molecule

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Formula weight

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Adding up atomic weights of ions

Units : amu/ molecule

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Gram equivalent

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Molar mass /n

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Equivalent

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Mass of compound (g)/ gram equivalent weight (g)

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What are the units for normality

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Equivalent / L

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What is the formula for conversion of normality to molarity?

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Molarity = normality /n

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What is the formula to calculate normality ?

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Molarity x n

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Law of constant composition

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Any pure sample of a given compound will contain the same elements in an identical mass ratio

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Empirical formula

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Gives the simplest whole number ratio of elements in a compound

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Molecular formula

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Exact number of elements in the compound

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What is the formula for percent composition ?

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Percent composition =

mass of element in formula / molar mass x 100

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Combination reaction

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Two or more reactants form one product

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Decomposition reaction

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Single reactant breaks down into two or more products

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Combustion reaction

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Hydrocarbon + oxygen –> CO2 + H2O

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Single displacement reaction

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When an atom or ion in a compound is replaced by another atom or ion

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Double displacement reaction

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Two different compounds swap places to for, two new compounds

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Neutralization reaction

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Double displacement reaction in which an acid reacts with a base to form a salt

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Law of conservation of mass

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Mass of reactants consumed equals the mass of product generated

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What is the formula for percent yield?

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Percent yield = actual yield/ theoretical yield x 100

21
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When is the ending ous used ? When is the ending ic used ?

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Ous - ion with lesser charge

Ic- ion with greater charge

22
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How are the endings ite and ate used for oxyanions ?

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Ite - lighter anions with less oxygen

Ate - anions with more oxygen

23
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How are the endings hypo and per used in extended series of anions ?

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Hypo - less oxygen

Per - more oxygen

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