S1.1 Flashcards
the particulate nature of matter
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atom
def
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= the smallest units of matter that still possess certain chemical properties
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elementary substances
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contain atoms of a single element
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elements
def
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- = the primary constituents of matter, which cannot be broken down into simpler substances
- made up of the same atoms, or atoms with the same number of protons
- simplest form of matter
- can exist as individual atoms (f.i. Fe) or atoms, which are bonded together (H2)
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compounds
def
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- consist of atoms of different elements, which are chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio and have different properties from the constituent elements
- constituents cannot be separated using physical methods, only chemical
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The composition of matter (A. Einstein)
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E = mc^2
E … energy (small value)
m … mass (negligible value)
c … speed of light (large value) = 3.0⋅10^8 ms
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division of matter
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- pure substances: elements, compounds
- mixtures: homogenous, heterogenous
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classifications of matter
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- has a mass
- occupies a volume in space
- made up of particles, atoms, molecules or ions
- particles are in constant motion
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pure substances
def, division
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= matter with definite and constant composition
division: elements, compounds
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mixtures
def, division
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- = matter, which is a combination of two or more pure substances (in no fixed ratio) that retain their individual properties
- constituents are not chemically bonded, can be separated using physical methods
- division: homogenous, heterogenous
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homogeneous mixture
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⇒ uniform composition and properties throughout
no visible phases or boundaries
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heterogeneous mixture
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⇒ non-uniform composition, varying properties throughout
visible phases/boundaries
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methods of separation
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- filtration
- evaporation
- solvation (dissolution)
- distillation
- paper chromotography
- (re)crystallization
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filtration
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- = the separation of an insoluble solid from a liquid or solution in a heterogeneous mixture
- filtrate = the liquid/solution which is able to pass through the filter paper
- residue = the insoluble solid which remains on the filter paper
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evaporation
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- ⇒ the solution is heated in an evaporating dish → the solvent evaporates, leaving the solute behind (as the residue)
- volatile liquids are removed, solids are left
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solvation (dissolution)
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- = the separation of a heterogeneous mixture of two solids based on differences in solubility, which can be then separated by filtration or evaporation
- soluble substances are removed, insoluble are left
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distillation
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- = the separation of a liquid mixture based on the difference in volatility or boiling points between the components of the mixture
- volatile liquids are removed, non-volatile ones are left
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volatility
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= the tendency of a substance to undergo evaporation
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paper chromotography
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- used to separate a mixture of solutes in a solvent
- mobile phase = solvent undergoing separation
- stationary phase = the chromatography paper used
- the components of the mixture move through the stationary phase at different rates due to their differences in solvation
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HPLC
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- high pressure/performance liquid chromotography
- mobile phase is liquid
- faster
- only a small sample is needed
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crystallization
def, based on
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- = the process of forming solid crystals from a solution
- based on the varied solubilities of solids at different temperatures
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recrystallization
def, based on
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- = a separation technique, which is used to remove impurities that are mixed in with a solid
- based on the varied solubilities of solids at different temperatures
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methodology of recrystallization
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- dissolve the impure mixture in a volume of hot solvent that is just enough to completely dissolve it ⇒ insoluble impurities can be filtered off
- the solution is cooled to room temperature which causes the solubility of the dissolved solids to decrease ⇒ formation of crystals, leaving the soluble impurities in the solution, which are then filtered to obtain the pure product
cover with a watch glass in order to prevent evaporation and contamination
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kinetic molecular theory
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- all matter is made up of small particles
- all particles have kinetic energy ⇒ they are all constantly moving
- the amount of kinetic energy is proportional to the temperature of the substance ⇒ particles have greater motion at higher temperatures
- collisions between particles are elastic (no loss of kinetic energy)
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states of matter
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solid
liquid
gas
plasma
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solids
| kin energy, space between particles, V, shape, f of attr., density
* least amount of kinetic energy
* particles are very close together with little space between them ⇒ cannot be compressed
* fixed V, shape
* strong forces of attraction between particles
* particles vibrate in fixed positions but do not move around
* tend to have higher density
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liquid
| particle placement, f of attr., V, shape
* particles are close together with some space between them ⇒ can flow, move more freely
* forces of attraction exist, yet are weaker than in a solid
* fixed V, no fixed shape ⇒ take the shape of the bottom of the container
* cannot be compressed
* particles vibrate, rotate and move around
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p(H2O)
| density
1 g/cm^3
1000 kg/m^3
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gasses
| V, shape, f of attr, particle placement, kin energy
* no fixed V or shape ⇒ take on the same shape of the container itself, can be compressed
* attractive forces between particles are negligible
* particles are far apart with lots of space between them
* most amount of kinetic energy
* particles vibrate, rotate, and move around faster than in a liquid
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plasma
* = ionized gas mostly found in space
* atoms in plasma become increasingly ionized
* free electrons move among positively charged ions
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endothermic phase changes
* melting (solid to liquid)
* vaporization (liquid to gas)
* sublimation (solid to gas)
| absorb energy/heat => to break bonds
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exothermic phase changes
* freezing (liquid to solid)
* condensation (gas to liquid)
* deposition (gas to solid)
| release energy/heat => to form stronger bonds
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vaporization vs boiling vs evaporation
* **vaporization** ⇒ the general process of a liquid becoming a gas and can happen through evaporation and boiling
* **evaporation** ⇒ only at the surface of a liquid; doesn’t have to reach the boiling point
* **boiling** ⇒ throughout the liquid
* at a specific temperature; when vapor pressure reaches external pressure
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Kelvins
* SI unit of temperature
* absolute zero ⇒ the movement of all particles stops (T = 0K = -273°C)
* T(K) = T(°C) + 273.15
