theory Flashcards
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5 properties of solids
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- fixed volume and shape
- high density
- atoms vibrate in position (but cant change location
- particles are packed very closely together in a fixed and regular pattern
- unable to be compressed
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5 properties of liquids
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- fixed volume but adopt shape of the container
- less dense than solids more dense than gases
- particles move and slide past each other (flow freely) (still touching)
- unable to be compressed
- randomly arranged
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5 properties of gases
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- no fixed volume and adopt shape of container
- low density
- gas can be compressed into a smaller volume
- particles move randomly and far apart around 500m/2 in all directions
- collide with each other and sides of container (creating pressure)
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what is boiling
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when liquid turns into gas
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what is melting
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when a solid turns into liquid
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A
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what is evaporating
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liquid turns into GAS
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what is freezing
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when liquid turns to solid
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what is condensing
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when a gas turns into a liquid
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how does pressure and temp affect volume of gas
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temp = directly proportional leads to more pressure so pressure is directly proportional to temp
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what is diffusion
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the movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower region of concentration due to the random motion of particles (no energy required) until equilibrium is reached
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what is the mass of a gas at 1atm and room temp
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24dm^3
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how does molecular mass affect diffusion of gas
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more molecular mass = slower diffusion
particle is heavier therefore slower
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what is an element
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a pure substance made of atoms that all contain the same number of protons and cannot be split into anything simpler
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what is a compound
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a pure substance made up of two or more elements chemically combined (cannot be separated into their elements by physical means)
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what is a mixture
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a combination of two or more substances (elements/compounds etc) that are not chemically combined. can be seperated by physical methods such as filtration of evaporation
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describe the structure of the atom
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central nucleus containing neutrons and protons surrounded by electrons in shells
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relative charge of proton
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+1
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relative charge of neutron
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0 or nil
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relative charges of an electron
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-1
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relative mass of proton
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1
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relative mass of a neutron
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1
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relative mass of an electron
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1/1840
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what is proton number/atomic number
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number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
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what is mass number/nucleon number
total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
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what does the group tell us
the number of electrons in valence shell
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what does the period tell us
how many shells of electrons
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what do group VIII have?
full valence shell
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what is an isotope?
different atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons
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why do isotopes of the same element have the same chemical properties
they have the same number of electrons and therefore have the same electronic configuration
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what is a positive ion called
cation
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what is a negative ion called
anion
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what is an ionic bond
strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
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what is a giant lattice of ionic compounds
regular arrangement of alternating arrangement of alternating positive and negative ions
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what type of elements can form ionic bonds
non metallic and metallic
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what are 2 properties of ionic compounds
- high mp/bp
- good electrical conductivity when aqueous or molten but poor when solid (ions are free to move around)
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what is a covalent bond
formed when a pair of electrons is shared between two atoms leading to the noble gass electronic configurations
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what properties do simple covalent structures have
- low mp/bp (in terms of weak intermolecular forces)
- poor electrical conductivity
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2 giant covalent structures
- graphite
- diamond
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2 uses of graphite
- lubricant
- electrode
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use of diamond
- cutting tools
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why graphite can conduct electricity
only bonds with other carbons 3 times - leaving one delocalized electron which becomes shed to create sea of electrons
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what is the structure of diamond
bonds with 4 carbons - forms tetrahedron
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describe intermolecular bonds between simple covalent moelecules
weak intermolecular forces between neighbouring molecules. low mp and bp because of the weak bonds between molecules. the intramolecular forces of attraction in covalently bonded atoms
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what type of attraction is in covalent bonded molecules
intermolecular between molecules
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properties of giant covalent
- high mp/bp
-
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what is silicon (iv) oxide
known as silicon dioxide/silica. SiO2 is a macromolecular compound which occurs as sand and quartz. each oxygen atom forms covalent bonds with 2 silicon atoms and each silicon atom forms covalent bonds with 4 oxygen atoms (tetrahedron is formed)
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how does diamond compared to silicon (iv) oxide
- SiO2 has lots of strong covalent bonds (no intermolecular forces so similar properties to diamond)
- hard
- high bp
- insoluble in water
- does not conduct electricity
- cheap (available naturally): used to make sandpaper, line inside of furnaces
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what is metallic bonding
electrostatic attraction between positive ions in a giant metallic lattice and a 'sea' of delocalised electrons
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properties of metallic bonding
- good electrical conductivity
- malleable/ductile
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what is the empirical formula
the simplest whole number ration of the different atoms/ions in a compound
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what is the mole, mol
the unit amount of substance. one mole contains 6.02 x 10^23 particles (atoms, ions, molecules) this is avogadros constant
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how to calculate moles
mass(g) / molar mass (g/mol)
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what is electrolysis
decomposition of an ionic compound, when in molten or aqueous solution, by the passage of an electric current
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what is the anode
positive electrode
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what is the cathode
negative electrode
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what is the electrolyte
the molten/aqueous substance that undergoes electrolysis
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what type of electrodes do we use
inert. made of platinum or carbon/graphite
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3 signs that a new substance has formed
- effervescence (fizzing)
- colour change
- temperature changes
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4 factors affecting rates of reaction
- concentration (pressure for gases)
- surface area of solid reactants
- temperature of the reaction
- presence of a catalyst
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3 things needed for reaction to occur
- particles must collide
- must collide with successful orientation
- collision must have sufficient energy (activation energy)
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what is a reversibe reaction
product molecules react with each other or decompose to form reactant molecules
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what are hydrated salts
salts that contain water of crystallisation which affects their molecular shape/colour
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what are the 2 examples of hydrated salts
- copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate
- cobalt (II) chloride hexahydrate
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what color is hydrous and anhydrous copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate
hydrous: blue crystals
anhydrous: white crystals/powder
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exothermic or endothermic from hydrated copper sulfate to anhydrated copper sulfate
endothermic
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what is molecular formula of copper (II) sulfate
CuSO4 , 5H20
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what colour is hydrous and anhydrous cobalt (II) chloride
hydrous: pink crystals
anhydrous: blue crystals
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from hydrated cobalt (II) chloride to anhydrated cobalt (II) chloride whats the color change?
pink to blue
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is the reaction from hydrated cobalt (II) chloride to anhydrated cobalt exo or endo
endothermic
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what is the hydration of CoCl2 and CuSO4 chemical tests used for?
prescence of water
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molecular formula for copper (II) chloride
CoCl2 , 6H2O
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what is equilibrium
the rate of the forward and backwards reaction are equal. can only occur in a closed system. concentration of reactants and products remain constant
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what does the haber process do
ammonia is manufactured by an exothermic reaction
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what is the equation for haber process
N2 (g) + 3H2 (g) -> 2NH3 (g)
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where is hydrogen obtained from in haber process
obtained from methane
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where is nitrogen obtained from in haber process
obtained from the air
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conditions of haver process
temp = 450 celcius
pressure = 200 atm
catalyst = iron
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steps of haber process
- hydrogen and nitrogen pumped into compressor
- inside compressor gases are compressed to 200atm
- pressurized gases pumped into tank containing layers of iron catalyst at 450C. some of hydrogen and nitrogen react to form ammonia
- unreacted H2 and N2 and the ammonia product pass into cooling tank. ammonia liquefied and removed to pressurised storage vessels.
- unreacted H2 and N2 gases recycled back to system
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explain temp used in haber process
high temp favour reverse reaction however rate of reaction is faster. compromise between low yield of products but quicker
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explain pressure used in haver process
high pressure favours forward reaction (high yield of products). since high pressure is very dangerous and expensive equipment is required, it is a compromise pressure of lower yield of products being made safely and economically
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explain catalyst used in haner process
Prescence of catalyst does not affect position of equilibrium, but increases the rate at which equilibrium is reached (increases forward and backward reaction by the same amount)
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what does the contact process do
sulfuric acid synthesized by this exothermic reaction
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what is sulfuric acid used for
fertilisers, soap, detergents,
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Describe the transfer of charge during electrolysis in terms of electrons
the movement of electrons in the external circuit. cations gain electrons, and anions lose electrons
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Describe the transfer of charge during electrolysis in terms of ions
ions in the electrolyte carry the charge
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what is anode
positive electrode
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what is cathode
negative electrode
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what is electrolyte
molten/aqueous substance that undergoes electrolysis
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what is produced at cathode
hydrogen or metals
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what is produced at anode
non--metals
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what are the products of electrolysis of molten lead (II) bromide
lead = cathode
bromine = anode
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what are the products of electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride
hydrogen = cathode
chlorine = anode
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what is brine
concentrated solution of aqueous sodium chloride
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what is solution remaining in electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride
sodium hydroxide
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what is the rule of what forms at cathode in during electrolysis of aqueous solutions
if its less reactive than hydrogen it will form at cathode
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what is the rule for what forms at the anode during electrolysis of aqueous solutions
if a halide ion is present, halogen is formed. if no halide ions are present, then oxygen is formed
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what products are formed during the electrolysis of dilute sulfuric acid
hydrogen = cathode
oxygen = anode
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dissociation of water in electrolysis of aqueous solutions
H2O ⇌ H+ + OH-
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what happens if in an aqueous solution there are 2 ions of different concentrations
the more concentrated ion will tend to get discharged over a more dilute ion
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what happens if a concentrated halide is being electrolysed, what forms at the anode
halogen
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what happens if a dilute halide is being electrolysed, what forms at the anode
oxygen
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half equation for reaction at cathode during electrolysis of copper
Cu2+ + 2e– → Cu
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half equation at anode for hydroxide
4OH– ⟶ O2 + 2H2O + 4e–
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what happens if copper electrodes are used during electrolysis of copper compound
- cathode increases in mass (Cu+2 are reduced at the cathode and form copper atoms)
- anode decreases in mass (copper atoms oxidised at anode and forms Cu+2)
gain in mass by cathode is same as decrease in mass of anode
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why are metal objects electroplated
improve appearance and resistance to corrosion
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how are half equations written for positive ions
only neutral atom on the right
Li+ + e– → Li
Cu2+ + 2e– → Cu
Al3+ + 3e– → Al
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halide/halogen half equations
If a halogen is formed during electrolysis
- two halide ions will nose 2 electrons to form halogen (halide ions are oxidised)
2X– → X2 + 2e–
only ion on the left
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hydroxide/oxygen half equation
4OH– → O2 + 2H2O + 4e–
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what does hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell use
hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity with water as the only chemical product
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what is an exothermic reaction
transfers thermal energy to the surroundings leading to an increase in the temperature of the surroundings
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what is an endothermic reaction
takes in thermal energy from the surroundings leading
to a decrease in the temperature of the
surroundings
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what is transfer of thermal energy during a reaction called
enthalpy change
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what is activation energy
the minimum
energy that colliding particles must have to react
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is bond breaking endo or exo
endothermic
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is bond making exo or endo
exothermic
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how to test for prescence of water
use anhydrous cobalt (II) chloride/ anhydrous copper (II) sulfate
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how to test for purity
pure substance boil and melt at a fixed point
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what is distilled water?
water that has been heated to form a vapour and condensed back to a liquid (contains very few impurities)
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why is tap water typically not used
more impurities than distilled (interfere with chemical reactions)
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what is a physical property
characteristic of a substance that can be observed/measured without changing identity of the substance
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7 physical properties
- color
- hardeness
-malleability
- solubility
- conductivity
- density
-mp/bp
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what are chemical properties
potential to undergo chemical change or reaction by virtue of its compositions (electrons and bonds that are present give matter potential for chemical change)
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4 things to mention in collision theory
- number of particles per unit volume
- frequency of collisions between particles
- Ek of particles
- activation energy
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what does a catalyst do
increases rate of reaction and is unchanged at the end of a reaction (decreases activation energy Ea of a reaction
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practical methods for investigating the rate of reaction
- change in mass of reactant/product
- formation of gas
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sources of sulfur dioxide
- burning sulfur
- roasting sulfide ores
- oxygen
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what catalyst does contact process use
vanadium oxide
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what is redox reactions
involves simultaneous oxidation and reduction
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define oxidation
- gain oxygen
- loss of electrons
- increase in oxidation
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define reduction
- loss of oxygen
- gain of electrons
- decrease in oxidation number
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how identify redox reactions
gain and loss of electrons
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oxidation number of elements in umcombined state is
0
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what is oxidation number of a monatomic ion
same charge on the ion
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sum of oxidation numbers in a compound
0
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sum of oxidation numbers in an ion
equal to the charge on the ion
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what is potassium manganate (VII)
oxidising agent often used to test for the presence of reducing agents
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what happens acidified potassium manganate is added to a reducing agent
purple to colourless
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what is potassium iodide (KI)
reducing agent often used to test for the presence of oxidising agents
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what haappens when KI is added to acidified solution of oxidising agent
solution turns red brown due to the formation of iodine
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what is an oxidising agent
substance that oxidises another substance and is itself reduced
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what a reducing agent
substance that reduces another substance and is itself oxidised
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3 indicators
-litmus
- thymolphthalein
- methyl orange
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color of methyl orange in acid and alkali
acid = red
alkali = yellow
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color of thymolphthalein in acid and alkali
acid= colourless
alkali = blue
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what are bases
oxides/hydroxides of metals
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what are alkalis
soluble bases
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define acid
proton donors (when added to water they form H+ ions, and presence of H+ ions makes a solution acidic)
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what type of elements will react with dilute acids
metals above hydrogen in reactivity series
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what is a strong acid
an acid that is completely dissociated in aqueous solution a
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what is a weak acid
an acid that is partially dissociated in aq solution
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what happens when alkalis are added to water
form negative hydroxide ions
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what makes an aq solution alkaline
presence of OH- ions
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what happens to ammonium salts when warmed with an alkali
undergo decomposition
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what can displace ammonia
alkali
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what is produced when alkali and ammonia are warmed together
salt, water and ammonia
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what is pH
concentration of H+ ions per dm3 of solution
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what 2 elements can form amphoteric oxides
aluminium and zinc
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what is an amphoteric oxide
oxides that react with acids and bases to produce salt and water
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what 2 oxides are acidic
SO2 and CO2 because they are non metal oxides
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what are basic oxides
CuO and CaO because they are both metal oxides
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what is a salt
a compound that is formed when the hydrogen atom in an acid is replaced by a metal
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2 methods on how to prepare a soluble salt
- adding acid to a solid metal, insoluble base or insoluble carbonate
- reacting a dilute acid and alkali (alkali by titration)
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how to prepare soluble salt by adding acid to solid metal or insoluble base/carbonate
- warm acid (increases speed of reaction)
- add excess reactant and stir
- filter mixture
- transfer to evaporating basin
- heat using bunsen burner
- leave to cool until crystallisation point
- wash crystals with distilled water
- dry crystals on filter paper
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how to prepare soluble salt by titration
- place known volume of alkali into conical flask using a pipette
- add indicator (e.g. thymolphthalein)
- add acid using burette until end point has reached
- record volume of acid added
- repeat without indicator
- transfer to evaporating basin
- heat with bunsen burner
- leave till crystallisation point
- wash crystals with distilled water
- dry crystals on filter paper
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how to prepare insoluble salt by precipitation
- mix 2 soluble salts
- filter to remove precipitate
- wash precipitate with distilled water
- leave to dry
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what is a hydrated substance
substance that is chemically combined with water
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what is a anhydrous substance
substance containing no water
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what is water of crystallisation
water molecules present in hydrated crystals
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what is the periodic table
arrangement of elements in periods and groups and in order of increasing atomic number
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general trends of group I alkali metals
- relatively soft
- decreasing melting point
- increasing density
- increasing reactivity
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describe general trends of group VII
- increasing density
- decreasing reactivity
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state appearance of chlorine at rtp
pale yellow-green gas
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state appearance of bromine at atp
red brown liquid
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state appearance of iodine at rtp
a grey-black solid
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what color is solid iodine
dark grey-black
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what color is aqueous iodine
brown
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what color is iodine vapour
purple
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what is a group VII displacement reaction
a halogen displacement reaction occurs when a more reactive halogen displaces a less reactive halogen from an aqueous solution of its halide
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color of chlorine in aq solution
very pale green
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color of bromine in aq solution
orange but will turn yellow when diluted
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5 properties of transition metals
- high densities
- high mp
- form coloured compounds
- often act as catalysts
- variable oxidation numbers
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describe group VIII noble gases
unreactive, monatomic gases, due to having a full valence shell. electronic configuration is extremely stable so these elements are unreactive and inert
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reaction of metal and cold water
metal + water -> metal hydroxide + hydrogen
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reaction of metals that react with steam
metal + water _> metal oxide + hydrogen
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reaction of metal and oxygen
metal + oxygen -> metal oxide
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3 uses of aluminium due to physical property
- manufacture of aircraft due to low density
- overhead electrical cables due to low density and electrical conductivity
- food containers due to resistance to corrosion
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what is an alloy
mixture of metal with other elements
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what is brass an alloy of
mixture of copper and zinc
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what is stainless steel an alloy of
mixture of iron, chromium, nickel and carbon
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why do we alloy
harder, stronger than pure metals and are more useful
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why are alloys harder and stronger than pure metals
because different sized atoms in alloys mean layers can no longer slide over each other
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why is stainless steel used in cutlery
hardness and resistance to rusting
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use of copper due to physical property
- electrical wiring due to good conductivity and ductility
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what happens to the top of the reactivity series when reacted with cold water (potassium, sodium and calcium)
reacts violently
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describe reaction of magnesium with water
slow reaction (reacts with steam)
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describe the relative reactivaties of metals
tendency to form positive ions by displacement reactions
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explain aluminiums unapparent unreactivity
oxide layer - prevents reaction with water and dilute acids
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