Chem Flashcards

(33 cards)

1
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What is the atomic number of carbon?

A

6

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2
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True or False: The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The process of a solid turning directly into a gas is called __________.

A

sublimation

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4
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What is the molar mass of water (H2O)?

A

18.02 g/mol

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5
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Which type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

A

Covalent bond

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6
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What is the formula for calculating the number of moles from mass?

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Moles = mass (g) / molar mass (g/mol)

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7
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What is the main component of Earth’s atmosphere?

A

Nitrogen

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8
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True or False: An exothermic reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings.

A

False

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9
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What is the principle of conservation of mass?

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Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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10
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Which gas law states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature at constant pressure?

A

Charles’s Law

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11
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What is the electron configuration for a sodium atom?

A

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹

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12
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

A

atom

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13
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What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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14
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What is the formula for calculating the concentration of a solution?

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Concentration = moles of solute / volume of solution (L)

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15
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True or False: A catalyst increases the activation energy of a reaction.

A

False

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16
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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

A

To act as catalysts for biochemical reactions.

17
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What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

18
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Which element has the highest electronegativity?

19
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What type of reaction is represented by the equation A + B → AB?

A

Synthesis reaction

20
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Fill in the blank: The measure of the randomness or disorder of a system is called __________.

21
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What is Avogadro’s number?

A

6.022 x 10²³

22
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True or False: The boiling point of a substance increases with increasing atmospheric pressure.

23
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What is the primary type of intermolecular force present in water?

A

Hydrogen bonding

24
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What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid?

A

A strong acid completely dissociates in solution, while a weak acid only partially dissociates.

25
What is the chemical name for NaCl?
Sodium chloride
26
Which law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume at constant temperature?
Boyle's Law
27
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the energy required to break one mole of bonds in a compound.
bond dissociation energy
28
What is the primary product of the complete combustion of hydrocarbons?
Carbon dioxide and water
29
What type of reaction occurs when an acid reacts with a base?
Neutralization reaction
30
What does the term 'oxidation' refer to in a chemical reaction?
The loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state.
31
True or False: All metals are good conductors of electricity.
True
32
What is the significance of the octet rule in chemistry?
Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.
33
What is the main difference between a saturated and an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
Saturated hydrocarbons contain only single bonds, while unsaturated hydrocarbons contain one or more double or triple bonds.