Topic 5-Formulae, Equations & Amounts of Substances Flashcards
Give the definition of the Empirical Formula
The smallest whole number ratio of the atoms of each element in a compound.
If you have 5cm, how many dm will you have?
0.005dm
What does Avogadro’s constant tell you? What is the figure?
The number of particles in a mole, 6.02 x 10^23
Give the definition for the molecular formula.
The molecular formula gives the actual numbers of atoms of each type of element in a molecule.
What is a base?
Bases are substances that act as the opposite of acids, they also release hydroxide ions in aqueous solutions.
A solution of sodium hydroxide is described as having a concentration of 0.4 mol dm-3. Explain what this means.
0.4 mols of sodium hydroxide are dissolved in every dm3 of solution.
What number must you add to the degrees in C to get the degrees in Kelvin?
273
What equation can you use for % uncertainty?
(uncertainty/measurement) x 100 x no.of measurements
What will form when a reactive metal + acid react?
Salt + Hydrogen
What will form when you react an acid and a base?
Salt + water
What reactants will produce salt + water + carbon dioxide?
Acid + carbonate
Define the concentration of a solution.
How many moles/grams are dissolved per 1dm”3
What are the units for concentration?
g dm-3
or
mol dm-3
What type of reaction has taken place if two aqueous solutions react to form a solid?
A precipitation reaction i.e solid precipitate has formed.
What is the only thing ionic equations show?
Only the reacting particles (and products they form)
Define Molar gas volume.
The space one mole of gas occupies at a certain temp and pressure.
What is the volume of 1 mol of gas at room temperature and pressure?
24dm”3 mol-1
What is the volume of 1 mol of gas at standard temperature and pressure?
22.4dm”3 mol-1