Activate 2 Chemistry Chapter 2 Flashcards
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What is chromatography?
A technique for separating mixtures based on how soluble a substance is.
True or False: Chromatography can only be used for liquid mixtures.
False
What are the two main types of chromatography?
Liquid chromatography and gas chromatography.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of chromatography? A) Paper B) Gas C) Solid D) Distillation
D) Distillation
What is the primary use of chromatography in laboratories?
To separate and analyze components in a mixture.
True or False: Distillation is a method for separating liquids based on their boiling points.
True
Fill in the blank: The process of __________ involves converting a liquid into vapor and then back into liquid.
distillation
What is one common application of distillation?
Purification of drinking water.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a use of evaporation? A) Water purification B) Oil extraction C) Concentration of solutions D) All of the above
D) All of the above
True or False: Evaporation occurs at a specific temperature.
False
What is evaporation?
The process by which liquid turns into vapor at any temperature below its boiling point.
Fill in the blank: Evaporation is a __________ process, meaning it absorbs heat from the surroundings.
cooling
Multiple Choice: Which process is primarily used in the production of essential oils? A) Chromatography B) Distillation C) Evaporation D) All of the above
B) Distillation
What is a key factor affecting the rate of evaporation?
Temperature and surface area.
True or False: Chromatography and distillation can be used interchangeably.
False
What type of chromatography uses a liquid mobile phase?
Liquid chromatography.
Fill in the blank: The technique used to separate and purify liquids based on boiling points is called __________.
distillation
What is a compound?
A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.
What is a mixture?
A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.
True or False: Compounds can be separated into their elements by physical methods.
False
True or False: Mixtures retain the properties of their individual components.
True
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.
solution
How can you tell if a substance is pure?
A pure substance has a straight boiling point.
Which of the following is a characteristic of compounds? A) Variable composition B) Fixed composition C) Physical separation
B) Fixed composition