Final Exam Flashcards
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How do we determine if substance is a pure substance?
When we talk about a pure substances we refer to the submicroscopic level
How do we determine if a substance is a mixture?
Mixtures are visible to us (macroscopic level)
Within pure substances we have…
elements and compounds
Withing mixtures, we have…
homogenous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures
What are the 2 types of properties?
Physical and chemical
What is the difference between physical and chemical?
physical properties include: density,mass appearance, color, freezing/boiling point.
Chemical properties include: flammability, reactivity (chemical changes convert one substance into another, physical does not)
What are the rules for sig figs in addition and subtraction?
Our answer has as many decimal places as the least exact measurement
What are the rules for sig figs in multiplication and division?
Your answer has as many sig figs as the least exact measurement
What are the rules for sig figs in logs?
The number of sig figs in the parenthesis (starting value) equals the number of decimal places
ex: log(4.1 * 10^-3) = 2.39
What are the rules for sig figs in antilogs?
The number of decimal places in the antilog equals the number of sig figs in the result
ex: antilog (1.325)= 10^1.325= 21.1
How do we find celsius given Fahrenheit
C = (F-32) * 5/9
How do we find Fahrenheit given celsius?
F = C * 9/5 + 32
How do we find Kelvin?
If we are given Celsius just add 273. If we are given Fahrenheit simply convert to celsius first and then add 273
What is specific heat?
It measures the ability of a substance to absorb heat
What is the formula of specific heat?
(Heat) / mass * change in temp.
What happens if we change the number of protons?
We change the element
What happens if we change the number of neutrons? What does it form?
We change the mass forming an isotope
What happens if we change the number of electrons? What does it form?
We change the charge of an element forming an ion
Elements are identified by their _____ which is equal to the number of protons
Atomic number
How do we write the notation for an element?
(Mass on top) (atomic number on bottom) and element symbol on the right
What are the two types of ions?
Cations and Anions
What is a cation?
It has a positive charge and it is formed by losing electrons
Which group of elements are most likely to be cations?
metals
What is an anion?
A negatively charge element formed by gaining electrons.