Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
Chemistry is a science that deals with, except:
A. Composition of matter
B. Chemical properties of matter
C. Structures of matter
D. Energy transformation of matter
E. NOTA
A
B (physical properties of matter)
2
Q
Organic or Inorganic
- Decompose to CO2, CO, C
- Insoluble in H2O but soluble in organic liquids
- Mainly C, H, O, N
- Covalent molecular
- Low MP, BP
A
Organic
3
Q
Organic or Inorganic?
- high mp, bp (usually)
- flammable
- may contain C
- ionic and covalent network
A
Inorganic
4
Q
cannot be broken down intro
simpler substances
A
Pure substances
5
Q
formed by chemical
bonding
A
compound
6
Q
basic unit but not
the smallest unit
A
atom
7
Q
Element or compound?
Oxygen
A
The oxygen gas (O2) is considered an
element and compound. Why do you
think? It is an element because it is
composed one type of element which
is oxygen. It is a compound because it
is attached to another oxygen.