Unit 3 Flashcards
Particle
Smallest unit that is represented by a chemical formula
What is an atom?
A single symbol
Ex. Ne
What is a molecule ?
More then one covalent atom bonded together
What is a formula unit?
An ionic compound made of multiple particles including ionic and covalent atoms.
What is an ion?
An atom, molecule, or formula unit with a charge.
What is formula mass?
Atoms+Simple ions (atomic mass)
For entities with more then one atom, sum of all masses in the formula
How do you calculate formula mass?
Add mass of all atoms in formula using the mass given on the period table.
What is % composition?
Relative mass of each element in a compound.
How do you find the % composition.
Divide the mass of an element by the mass of the compound and multiply by 100.
Law of definite proportions
The elements in a chemical compound are always present in the same proportions by mass.
Stoichiometry
Numerical relationship between reactants and products in a chemical reaction
Particle Ratio
Coefficients in a balanced chemical equation
Equation to use particle ratio to find unkown quantities
unknown= known x unknown coefficient/known coefficient
What is a Limiting Reactant?
Reactant that is completely consumed during a chemical reaction, limiting the amount of product produced
What is a Excess Reactant(s)?
Reactants that are partially consumed by a reaction