Comprehensive Chemistry Notes: From Basic Concepts to Reactions
Chemistry Notes
Measurements
Time = s > stopwatch
Temperature = degree Celsius/ Kelvin(K) > thermometer
Mass = kg > electronic balance
Volume = cm^3/ m^3/ dm^3 > gas syringe
Common Laboratory Apparatus for Measuring Volume
Beaker/ Measuring Cylinder = approximate volume
Pipette/ Burette = exact volume
Pipette = fixed volume
Burette = varying volume
Gas Collection Methods
Downward Delivery = gases denser than air
Upward Delivery = gases less dense than air
Displacement of Water = gases that are insoluble/
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What is an Atom?
Atoms are microscopic particles that form everything around us. They are organized in the periodic table of elements. This is part of the atomic theory, which states that:
- All elements are made up of tiny particles invisible to the human eye.
- Atoms of the same element are identical in terms of size and mass.
- Atomic elements can be combined to create new substances.
- No matter can be created or destroyed, only joined or separated.
John Dalton is credited with proposing the atomic theory
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Properties of Matter
Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. Properties are the characteristics of a substance. Substances can have both physical and chemical properties. Transformations are the changes that can be observed in matter over time.
States of Matter
Matter exists in three states:
- Solid: Rigid and dense with a definite shape and volume.
- Liquid: Dense and fluid, takes the shape of the container.
- Gas: Like a very low-density fluid – takes the shape and volume of the container.
Mixtures
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1. Partial Molar Property
Definition:
A partial molar property is the change in a thermodynamic property of a solution when an infinitesimal amount of a component is added, keeping the amount of other components constant.
Significance:
It helps in understanding how each component in a mixture contributes to the overall properties of the solution.
2. Chemical Potential
Definition:
The chemical potential (𝜇) is the change in the Gibbs free energy of a system when the number of particles of a component
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States of Matter
Which state of matter has a definite volume and a definite shape?
Solid
Which state of matter has a definite volume but not a definite shape?
Liquid
Which state of matter does not have a definite volume nor a definite shape?
Gas
Mixtures
Homogeneous Mixtures
Can homogeneous mixtures be filtered? Cannot
When in liquid form, homogeneous mixtures can also be called: Solutions
Heterogeneous Mixtures
All heterogeneous mixtures can be filtered. True
The process used to separate heterogeneous mixtures
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What is mole fraction?
Mole fraction represents the number of molecules of a particular component in a mixture divided by the total number of moles in the given mixture. It’s a way of expressing the concentration of a solution.
Define formality and provide its formula.
“Formality is defined as the number of gram formula mass of solute dissolved per liter of solution.” It is used for ionic compounds. The formality of the solution is denoted by the symbol F. It is similar to normality.
What is the
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