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Chemistry Unit 1 Flashcards

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Define: Matter

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anything that takes up space and mass

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Define:Mixed substance or Mixture

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made up of components not found on the periodic table i.e. a mixture

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Define: Heterogeneous Micture

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a mix f substances that have 2 or more phases (appears as more than one thing)

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Define: Homogeneous Mixture

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a mix of substances that have one phase and therefore it looks uniorm

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Define: Pure Substance

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made up of only type of atom found on the periodic table. It contains 1 phase and is homogeneous

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Define: Element

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only one particle that cannot be broken down any further and is straight off the periodic table

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Define: Compound Molecule

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contains two or more elements that move as a single unit

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Define: Atom

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the smallest particle of matter

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Define:Atomic Theory

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a theory describing the structure, behavior and other properties of an atom and it components/parts

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Define: Proton

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a subatomic particle that has a charge of +1, a mass of 1 amu and is found in the nucleus

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Define:Neutron

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a subatomic particle that has a neutral charge, has a mass of 1 amu and is found in the nucleus

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Define: Electron

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a subatomic particle that has a charge of -1, has a mass of approx. 0 amu and is found orbitting the nucleus in shells

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Define:Nucleus

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the very dense center of an atom which contains the protons and the neutrons of the atom.

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Define:Shells

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The rings around the nucleus where electrons orbit the nucleus and can be exchanged or shared among atoms

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Define:Bohr-Rutherford Diagram

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a diagram created to show the atom with its nucleus and all its electrons on their shells

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Define: Valence Electrons

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the electrons on the outermost shell. They are the extra or lacking atoms sitting on the outer shell.

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Define: Valence Shell

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the outermost shell in an atom containing electrons

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Define: Periodic Table

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a way of organizing all the elements in a realistic way where they can be organized by re-activity, state and mass

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Define: Period

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the horizontal rows on a periodic table

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Define: Group / Family

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the vertical columns in the periodic table. Elements of the same group have the same number of valence electrons

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Define:Metal

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conduct electricity well. These include all elements to the left of the “staircase” excluding hydrogen

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Define: Non-metal

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do not conduct electricity well and act as insulators. These include all elements to the right of the staircase plus hydrogen

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Define: Metalloid/Semi-Metal

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have properties of both metals and non-metals. They are the elements that make up the staircase

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Define: Alkali Metal

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are highly reactive because the atom is unstable. They have 1 valence electron so they lose one electron and have an overall charge of +1

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Define: Alkaline Earth Metals

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are reactive because they have 2 valence electrons so they lose 2 electrons to have an overall charge of +2

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Define: Halogen

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highly reactive non-metals because they have 7 valence electrons therefore they only need to gain one electron so they will gain 1 electron to have a charge of -1

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Define: Noble Gas

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gases that are very unreactive because they already have a full shell therefore cannot gain or lose electrons

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Define: Atomic Number

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is the number of protons or electrons

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Define: Atomic Mass or Mass Number

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the number of protons plus the number of neutrons

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Define: Ion

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an atom that has gotten an electric charge from gaining or losing electrons

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Define: Anion

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an ion that has gained electrons to have a negative charge (since all atoms start with a neutral charge)

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Define: Cation

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an ion that has lots electrons t have an overall positive charge

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Define: Chemical Property

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are those observed when a substance undergoes a chemical reaction.

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Define: Physical Property

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are those that can be observed without chemically changing a substance. Ex. state, melting point, solubility, colour, odour, texture, etc.

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Define: Reactant

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the elements and/or compounds that go into a chemical reaction

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Define: Product

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the compounds/elements that are created by a chemical reaction

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Define: Chemical Equation

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a representation of a chemical reaction by showing the reactants by their symbol and the products

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Define: Word Equation

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a chemical reaction expressed in words rather than elemental symbols

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Define: Skeleton Equation

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an equation that identifies the reactants and products but does not quantify them

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Define: Balanced Chemical Equation

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an equation that identifies the reactants and products and also quantifies them so the number of atoms on both sides is equal

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Define: Law of Conservation of Mass

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states that mass can not be created or destroyed so what goes into a chemical reaction must also come out of it as a product

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Define: Ionic Compound

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a bond between a metal and a non metal where electrons are exchange so each ion has a full outer shell. They are held together because they have attracting (opposite) electrostatic charges

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Define: Multivalent Element

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a metal element that can create more than 1 ion. Ex. iron can become Fe +2 or Fe+3

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Define: Polyatomic Ion

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compounds of elements that act and work as a single unit. They consist of more than 2 elements, have no “ide” endings and are mainly negative

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Define: Covalent Compound

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a bond between 2 non-metals where the electrons are shared between the atoms. They are held together by the shared electrons.

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Define: Diatomic Molecule

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non-metal elements that naturally exist in pairs ex. H2

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Define: pH Scale

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The scale that acids and bases are measured on. if a substance has a pH of less than 7 it is acidic, if the pH is 7 then it is neutral and if the pH is more than 7 it is basic

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Define: Neutral

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is the value of 7 on the pH scale

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Define: Acid

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has a value of less than 7 on the pH scale. This means that the substance has a sour taste, turns blue litmus paper red and contains hydrogen

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Define: Base

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a substance with a pH of more than 7 on the pH scale when the substance is in an aqueous solution

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Define: Acid-Base Indicator

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it is usually a strip of paper that changes colour when an acid or base is present

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Define: Precipitate

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an insoluble solid that forms from a liquid solution

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Define: Synthesis Reaction

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a reaction in which 2 elements combine to forma compound. Ex. element+element=compound

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Define: Decomposition Reaction

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a reaction in which a compound breaks up to become separate atoms. Ex. Compound=element+element

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Define: Combustion Reaction

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a reaction in which a fuel rapidly combines with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide+water (or carbon monoxide+water if it is an incomplete combustion)

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Define: Single Displacement Reaction

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a reaction in which an element reacts with an ionic compound where the element replaces one part of the compound and leaves an element by itself. Ex. A+BC=AB+C

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Double Displacement Reaction

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a chemical reaction in which the positive or negative ions in 2 ionic compounds switch places. Ex. AB+CD=CB+AD

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Define: Neutralization

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a reaction between an acid and a base to produce a salt (ionic compound) and water. This balances the pH level and brings it closer to 7.

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What are the steps to writing the formula from the name of a Ionic Compound?

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  1. look at the charges of both elements
  2. write down the metal ion’s symbol, then the non-metal
  3. apply the cross over rule and reduce if possible
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What are the steps to writing the name from the formula of an Ionic Compound?

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  1. write the name of the metal
  2. write the name of the non-metal
  3. change the ending of the non-metal to “ide”
    * If there is a polyatomic ion instead of a non-metal, the ending does not change to “ide.”*
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What are the steps to write the name from the formula of a Multivalent Ionic Compound?

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  1. write the name of the metal
  2. write the name of the negative ion (non-metal or polyatomic ion)
  3. place Roman numerals for te correct charge between the elements
    (To find the Roman Numeral:
  4. find the et charge of the non-metal
  5. divide the net charge by the num,ber of multivalent atoms
  6. place the result in roman numerals)
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What are the steps to write the formula from the name for Multivalen Ionic Compounds?

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  1. find charges for both parts (roman numerals are teh charge for the metal)
  2. write both symbols
  3. apply cross over rule and reduce
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What are the steps to write the name from the formula of a Covalent Compound?

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  1. write the first element (if there are more than 1 of that atom, put the correct prefix)
  2. write the second element with the correct prefix
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What are the steps to write the formula from the name of a Covalent Compound?

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  1. write the symbol for the first element (if there us a prefix write out the correct number)
  2. write the symbol for the second element with the right number from the prefix
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What are the prefixes used in Covalent Compounds?

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1- mono
2- di 
3- tri
4- tetra 
5- penta 
6- hexa 
7- hepta 
8- octa 
9- non 
10- deca
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What are the things to remember when writing chemical equations?

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  • remember diatomic elements if they are by themselves
  • you can’t change subscripts- only add numbers infront of elements
  • always keep states at the end of each compound and balanced equations
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What are the properties of Acids?

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  • taste sour
  • don’t feel slippery
  • pH less than 7
  • blue litmus paper turns red
  • releases Hydrogen atoms in aqueous solution
  • corrodes metals
  • reacts with metals to produce a compound plus hydrogen gas
  • their chemical equation starts with hydrogen or ends with COOH
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What properties do both acids and bases share?

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  • both dissolve in water
  • both conduct electricity
  • both burn and irritate your skin
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What are the properties of Bases?

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  • taste bitter
  • Feel slippery
  • pH greater than 7
  • red litmus paper turns blue
  • release hydroxide ions in aqueous solution
  • do not corrode metals
  • do not react with metals to produce a compound and hydrogen gas
  • their chemical equation starts with a metal ion or ammonium and ends with hydroxide (OH)
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What is Neutralization and when does it occur?

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  • occurs when an acid reacts with a base to produce a salt and water
  • it balances the pH and moves it closer to 7
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What are the steps to name acids?

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  1. start with “hydro” (since it always starts with hydrogen)
  2. add non-metal and change ending to “ic”
  3. add the word “acid” after

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