Chem test 1 Flashcards
What is chemistry?
The study of matter and the changes it undergoes
In practice, there is a lot of _______ between the various chemical disciplines
Crossover
What is matter?
Anything that has mass and occupies space
What are atoms?
submicroscopic particles that are the fundamental “building blocks” of all matter
What are protons?
positively charged particle
What are neutrons?
electrically neutral particle with about the same mass as a proton
What are electrons?
a negatively charged particle with very small mass
What is a molecule?
Two or more atoms joined together
If matter is comprised of a pure substance and cannot be separated into simpler subunits, then that matter is called an
element
if matter is a pure substance and is composed of two or more elements then the matter is called a
compound
if matter is consisting of 2 or more pure substances and has a uniform composition and properties, the matter is called
homogenous mixture
if matter is consisting of 2 or more pure substances and has a composition and properties that are not uniform, the matter is called a
Heterogeneous mixture
Define deposition
from a gas to a solid (think frost)
Define sublimation
from a solid to a gas (think dry ice)
What are the properties displayed in a physical change?
MOCTAB
melting point
odor
color
taste
appearance
boiling point
What are the properties displayed in a chemical change?
FACT
Flammability
Acidity
Corrosiveness
Toxicity
Who developed the atomic theory?
John Dalton 1808
What is the atomic theory?
- each element is composed of atoms
- all atoms of a given element have the same mass and other properties that distinguish them from other atoms in other elements
- atoms combine in simple, whole number ratios
- Atoms cannot change into atoms of another element, they just change how they are bound to create a new substance
Where and how are protons and neutrons bound?
In the nucleus by a strong nuclear forces
How are electrons bound to the nucleus?
By electromagnetic forces (opposites attract)
Group 1 of the periodic table are
alkali metals
group 2 of the periodic table are the
alkaline earth metals
group 3-12 are the
transition metals
group 17 are the
hallogens