Chemistry Questioning Skills Flashcards
How should you ask about atomic structure?
Can you explain the structure of an atom, including the locations and charges of protons, neutrons, and electrons?
What’s the best way to ask about the periodic table?
Can you explain the trends in the periodic table, such as atomic size and electronegativity?
How do you phrase a question about chemical bonding?
What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonding, and how do they affect the properties of substances?
How do you ask about reaction rates?
What factors affect the rate of a chemical reaction, and how can they be measured?
How do you inquire about acids and bases?
Can you explain the difference between strong and weak acids and how to calculate pH?
What’s a good way to ask about moles in chemistry?
Can you explain how to calculate the number of moles in a substance from its mass?
How should you ask about gas laws?
Can you explain the ideal gas law and how to use it to solve problems involving pressure, volume, and temperature?
How do you phrase a question about chemical equilibria?
Can you explain Le Chatelier’s principle and how it applies to reversible reactions?
How should you ask about oxidation and reduction?
What is the difference between oxidation and reduction in a redox reaction, and how do you identify them?
What’s an effective way to ask about organic chemistry?
Can you explain the basic structures of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, and give examples of each?
How do you ask about titrations?
Can you explain how a titration works and how to calculate the concentration of an unknown acid or base?
How do you phrase a question about catalysts?
What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction, and how does it affect the activation energy?
How should you ask about energy changes in reactions?
Can you explain exothermic and endothermic reactions with examples of each?
How do you ask about solubility?
What factors affect the solubility of a substance, and how do temperature and pressure play a role?
How should you ask about electrolysis?
Can you explain the process of electrolysis and how it is used to extract metals from ores?
