Chem Flashcards
(33 cards)
What is the atomic number of carbon?
6
True or False: The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14.
True
Fill in the blank: The process of a solid turning directly into a gas is called __________.
sublimation
What is the molar mass of water (H2O)?
18.02 g/mol
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?
Covalent bond
What is the formula for calculating the number of moles from mass?
Moles = mass (g) / molar mass (g/mol)
What is the main component of Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
True or False: An exothermic reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings.
False
What is the principle of conservation of mass?
Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
Which gas law states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature at constant pressure?
Charles’s Law
What is the electron configuration for a sodium atom?
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.
atom
What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?
Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.
What is the formula for calculating the concentration of a solution?
Concentration = moles of solute / volume of solution (L)
True or False: A catalyst increases the activation energy of a reaction.
False
What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?
To act as catalysts for biochemical reactions.
What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?
H₂SO₄
Which element has the highest electronegativity?
Fluorine
What type of reaction is represented by the equation A + B → AB?
Synthesis reaction
Fill in the blank: The measure of the randomness or disorder of a system is called __________.
entropy
What is Avogadro’s number?
6.022 x 10²³
True or False: The boiling point of a substance increases with increasing atmospheric pressure.
True
What is the primary type of intermolecular force present in water?
Hydrogen bonding
What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid?
A strong acid completely dissociates in solution, while a weak acid only partially dissociates.