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1898571928This lab equipment contains deionized water and is used to rinse glassware such as test tubes.Wash Bottle0
1898571929This piece of lab equipment is used along with a ring and ring stand to hold a beaker over a flame.Wire Gauze1
1898571930This piece of lab equipment has a lid and is made of heat resistant porcelain which allows for heating/melting chemicals such as metals and ores to very high temperatures.Crucible and Cover2
1898571931This piece of lab equipment is used with a ring and ring stand to hold a crucible over a flame.Clay Triangle3
1898571932What piece of lab equipment would you use to ACCURATELY measure liquids?Graduated Cylinder4
1898571933When reading a graduated cylinder you get at eye level and view the _____. How many places after the decimal do you round your measurement and what are the units?Meniscus, 2 places after the decimal with the last number (hundredths) being estimated, mL The picture shows accurately 36.5 but there has to be an estimated number so you would record 36.53 mL.5
1898571934This piece of glassware is used for mixing, measuring, and storing chemicals. It has a "neck" which allows you to hold it, use a clamp and ring stand, and seal it with cork or stopper.Erlenmeyer Flask6
1898571935This is a very common piece of glassware used in the lab when obtaining liquids and for APPROXIMATE measurements.Beaker7
1898571936This porcelain item resembles a shallow bowl with a spout. It is traditionally used to evaporate excess water - or other solvents - to ensure that a concentrated solution or the dissolved substance is left behind.Evaporating Dish8
1898571937This piece of glassware is a circular, slightly convex-concave piece of glass used as a surface to evaporate a liquid, to hold solids while being weighed, or as a cover for a beaker.Watch Glass9
1898571938What is the proper/safe technique used to smell chemicals?Wafting10
1898571939When diluting an acid do you pour ..... A: Acid into water B: Water into acidAcid into Water11
1898571940This lab technique is a method of separating and analyzing mixtures of chemicals such as separating color components in different ink samples.Chromatography12
1898571941When needing to separate a liquid from a solid this technique is used which is a process of removing, or pouring, a liquid out of a container while still leaving the solid, or the sediment, in the bottom of the container.Decanting13
1898571942This lab technique is used for separation based on particle size. Typically a funnel and filter is used as a medium which allows liquids and gasses to pass through collecting solids on the paper.Filtration14
1898571943This lab technique is used when the liquid can evaporate leaving the solid behind.Evaporation15
1898571944This lab technique is used to separate liquids based on boiling points.Distillation16
1898571945This lab technique is used to determine the concentration/molarity of an unknown substance.Titration17
1898571946What two pieces of lab equipment can be used to measure pH?Litmus Paper and pH Probe18
1898571947What two pieces of lab equipment can be used to measure change in temperature or heat?Temperature Probe and Thermometer19
1898571948Define and explain how to calculate the mean, median and mode for a set of data.Mean = average Median = middle (like the median in the middle of the highway) Mode = occurs most often20
1898571949Which is the solute and which is the solvent in a glass of salt water?Salt = solute Water = solvent *Note: Water is the universal solvent21
1898571950What term means: How close a measurement is to the true/actual value.Accuracy22
1898571951Is the Independent Variable on the (X or Y) axis?X Axis *Note: The variable manipulated by the experimenter .23
1898571952What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?Used as a standard of comparison in an experiment. All variables are constant/unchanging. *Note: A control is required in every experiment24
1898571953True or False: When studying the effect of a catalyst on a reaction, the control group will NOT have any catalyst added.True Answer to SOL question: J Trial 4 is the control because it does not have any catalyst added which is what is being studied. Only ONE variable can be changed at a time.25
1898571954When moving the decimal to the left to put a number in scientific notation you (add or subtract) to the exponent.Add Answer to SOL question: B26
1898571955Determining Significant Figures Rules27
1898571956Determining Significant Figures SOL Practice ProblemAnswer to SOL question: H *Note: Ignore the exponent when determining significant figures28
1898571957Determining Significant Figures SOL Practice ProblemAnswer to SOL question: G29
1898571958When calculating addition and subtraction problems do you look (after the decimal or at the whole number) to determine significant figures?After the decimal30
1898571959What are the units for Molar Mass and where do you find the molar mass for each element?g/mol ; found on the periodic table31
1898572103Law of Multiple ProportionsCompounds contain elements in small, whole number, ratios. Ex: NaCl = 1:132
1898572104Law of Definite ProportionsTwo samples of the same compound always contains the same elements combined in the same proportions by weight. Ex: NaCl- no matter where you get NaCl it is always going to be a 1:1 ratio.33
1898572105Law of Conservation of MassMass cannot be created or destroyed in ordinary chemical and physical changes. i.e. the total mass of the reactants must equal the total mass of the products Ex: 5gNa + 5gCl --> 10gNaCl34
1898571960Density Triangle35
1898571961Molarity EquationRemember the given numbers must be in units of MOLES and LITERS. If the are not you must convert them before you calculate.36
1898572106Specific Heat DefinitionThe amount of energy needed to raise 1 gram of a substance 1 degree Celsius.37
1898571962Specific Heat Equation with Units38
1898571963Molar Enthalpy Equation with Units39
1898571964Positive Enthalpy= (endo or exo)thermic Negative Enthalpy = (endo or exo)thermic40
1898571965Atomic Mass EquationRemember you don't have to divide by 100 if the % is already converted to a decimal.41
1898571966Equation for % Yield42
1898571967Molar Heat of Fusion and Vaporization EquationQ = joules or calories m = grams H(fusion) = they must give you this number43
1898571968% Error EquationNeeds to be < 2%44
1898571969Equilibrium Constant Problem45
1898571970Dilution EquationM = molarity or a concentration46
1898571971Metric Prefix ConversionsKile-Had-Dirrehea-BASE-During-Coles-Midterm47
1898572107SI Units of MassKilograms *FYI: The reason it is kilograms and not grams is because the mass of 1 cm³ of water is 1kg.48
1898572108SI Units of VolumeLiters49
1898572109SI Units of TemperatureKelvins50
1898572110SI Units for PressurePascals51
1898571972If you are converting atoms to moles, what number would you need to place on the bottom of the "T" chart? What is that number?52
1898571973If you are converting grams to moles, what number would you need to place on the bottom of the "T" chart? Where would you find this number?Molar Mass, Periodic Table53
1898572111Convert degree Clesius to KelvinAdd 273.1554
1898572112What can cause a physical change in state?Increase in temperature, pressure or motion55
1898571974What is a physical change? Give examples.Change in state.56
1898571975Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases57
1898571976List the 6 Phase Changes: Solid to Liquid, Liquid to Solid Liquid to Gas, Gas to Liquid Solid to Gas, Gas to Solid58
1898571977Know each step of the heating/cooling graph.Point B = Molar Heat of Fusion Point D = Molar Heat of Vaporization Points A,C,E = Kinetic Energy Points B,D = PotentialEnergy59
1898571978Know all points on a phase diagramTriple Point = all three phases coexist at equilibrium Critical Point = above this point is supercritical fluid (properties of both liquid and gas)60
1898572113List some physical propertiesDensity, conductivity, melting point, boiling point, malleability, ductility61
18985719794 things that are evidence a chemical change has occured1. Evolution of a Gas (Bubbles, Odor, Sound) 2. Formation of a Precipitate 3. Release or Absorption of Energy (temp increase or decrease, light) 4. Color Change (be careful)62
1898572114Describe a chemical change and give examples.Can not get the original substance back. Ex: Oxidation (rusting), Combusion, Burning, Fermentation63
1898571980What makes water have a very high melting and boiling point?Hydrogen Bonds64
1898572115What 2 things effect melting and freezing point?Change in atmospheric pressure and certain solutes.65
1898571981Law of Conservation of EnergyTotal quantity of energy remains constant during physical and chemical changes.66
1898571982Solid Sphere ModelDalton- an atom is little more than a singular, solid particle without other components.67
1898571983Plum Pudding ModelJJ Thompson- electrons are embedded in a central mass68
1898571984Nuclear ModelRutherford- the atom consists of a dense positive center called the nucleus and is orbited by negatively charged electrons69
1898571985Planetary ModelBohr- electrons move in circular orbitals at fixed distances from the nucleus (ie: specific energy levels)70
1898571986Quantum Mechanical ModelHeisenberg, deBroglie, Schrodinger71
1898571987John NewlandFirst to discover the periodic table Noticed a pattern every 8 elements- called it the law of octaves72
1898571988MendeleevFather of the Periodic Table Arranged by increasing atomic mass Credit becuause he predicted missing elements73
1898572116MoselyModern Day Periodic Table Arranged by increasing atomic number74
1898571989JJ Thompson's Experiment and DiscoveryCathode Ray Tube Electron and it's negative charge by using a magnet Deducted that there must be a positive charged particle as well75
1898571990Rutherford's Experiment and DiscoveryGold Foil Nucleus is small and dense Atom is mostly empty space76
1898571991What did Dalton try to explain with his atomic theory?How atoms combine77
1898571992The atomic number indicates the number of _____.78
1898571993How to find the number of neutrons:79
1898571994Be able to determine number of electrons, protons and neutrons when the legend is arranged like this:79 protons, 79 electrons, and 197-79= 118 neutrons80
1898571995A neutral atom has equal number of _____ & _____.Electrons and Protons Ex: Carbon at ground state has 6 protons, 6 electrons, and 6 neutrons81
1898571996What is the charge of the 3 subatomic particles, electrons, protons, and neutrons?82
1898571997Where are each of each of the 3 subatomic particles found in the atom?83
1898571998The atomic mass is composed of _____ & _____ found in the nucleus. Which of the two subatomic particles weighs the most?Neutrons and Protons Neutrons weighs the most, making up most of the weight of the atom84
1898571999Explain the difference between C-12 and C-14. What are these called?C-14 has two more neutrons than C-12 which means it weighs more. An element with different number of neutrons are called Isotopes.85
1898572000What type of bond conducts electricity?Ionic Metal (+) and Nonmetal (-)86
1898572117Group 1 elements tend to react with group ___. Why?Group 17 b/c group 17 wants to gain 1 electron where as group 1 wants to lose 1 electron.87
1898572118Group 2 elements tend to react with group ___. Why?Group 16 b/c group 16 wants to gain 2 electrons where as group 2 wants to lose 2 electrons.88
1898572001Describe what happens when an element becomes ionized.It either gains electrons and becomes negative or looses electrons and becomes positive.89
1898572119A negative ion is called an _____.Anion90
1898572002A positive ion is called a _____.Cation91
1898572120What is an alloy? Give examples.Mixture of two or more metals (ie: soild solution) Ex: Brass, steel, 14k gold, and sterling silver.92
1898572003All elements in the same group have similar _____ properties. Why?Chemical Properties due to them all having the same number of valence electrons.93
1898572004Locate the Metals and Nonmetals on the Periodic Table94
1898572005Know the name for group 1, 2, 3-12, 17 and 18.95
1898572006What are the elements on the "stairstep" called? How are they special?Metalloids- they have properties of both metals and nonmetals **Called semiconductors- used in computer chips96
1898572007What are groups 1,2 and 13-18 called as a whole?Main Group Elements- This leaves out the transition metals because of their inconsistent electron configurations.97
1898572008The molecular formula is (reduced or before reduced)?Before being reduced98
1898572009The empericaa formula is (reduced or before reduced)?Reduced99
1898572121Moving across a period each element is increased by one _____. This is what makes the atomic number increase by one.Proton100
1898572010Know what each part of an electron configuration corresponds to on the periodic table.101
1898572011Know the order of electron configurations:102
1898572012How would you determine the number of valence electrons from an electron configuration?103
1898572013List the 4 Quantum Numbers and their meaning:n= main energy level (the big numbers in electron configurations) l= shape (the letters s, p, d, f in electron configurations) m= tells which way the dumbbells are facing s= spin (one electron spins +1/2 and the other -1/2) represented with up and down arrows when drawing Hund's Rule.104
1898572014What is the shape of the s, p, d, and f orbitals?105
1898572015Locate the s, p, d, and f blocks on the periodic table:106
1898572016Pauli Exclusion PrincipleAn orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.107
1898572017Pauli Exclusion Joke108
1898572018Afbau PrincipleElectrons are added to the lowest energy level first, or the energy level that requires the least amount of energy to fill.109
1898572019Write the electron configuration for Iron (26 electrons)4= outermost energy level = period 4 2 valence electrons = group 2 or 12110
1898572020List the seven diatomic molecules. What does it mean to be diatomic and when do we use them?Nitrogen, Oxygen, Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine, Hydrogen Diatomic means 2, so 2 atoms bonded together These elements are only diatomic when they are written by themselves. This is how they are found in nature.111
1898572021Hund's RuleEvery orbital in a subshell is singly occupied with one electron before any one orbital is doubly occupied, and all electrons in singly occupied orbitals have the same spin.112
1898572022Explain the Group and Period Trend for Atomic RadiusDown a Group = Increases due to addition of energy levels Across a Period (Lt-->Rt) = Decreases due to stronger pull on electrons by the nucleus due to the desire to gain electrons *Snowman Poop113
1898572023Explain the Group and Period Trend for Shielding EffectDown a Group = Increases Across a Period (Lt-->Rt) = Constant due to same energy level *Same as Atomic Radius ** As energy levels increase more distance and electrons are put between the outer electrons and the nucleus shielding them from the complete pull of the nucleus.114
1898572024Explain the Group and Period Trend for Ionization EnergyDown a Group = Decreases due to electrons moving farther away from nucleus and not being held as tightly Across a Period (Lt-->Rt) = Increases due to wanting to gain electrons (16 & 17 want to gain 1 and 2 electrons very badly), therefore it will take a lot of energy to remove an electron. * The energy it takes to remove a valence electron115
1898572025Explain the Group and Period Trend for Electronegativity and Electron AffinityDown a Group = Decreases due to electrons moving farther away from nucleus and not being held as tightly Across a Period (Lt-->Rt) = Increases due to wanting to gain electrons *Stops at Halogens **Fluorine has the highest electronegativity = 4.0116
1898572026Electronegativity and Ionization Energy Overview117
1898572027London Dispersion ForceA temporary attractive force that results when the electrons in two adjacent atoms occupy positions that make the atoms form temporary dipoles. *The weakest intermolecular force118
1898572028Dipole-Dipole MomentOccurs when the partial positive and partial negative ends, on 2 polar molecules, attract one another. *Similar to ionic bonds but MUCH weaker119
1898572029Explain the difference in intERmolecular forces and intRAmolecular forces.120
1898572030What is the term for the different molecular forms of an element?121
1898572031List 2 allotropes of oxygen122
1898572032List 3 allotropes of hydrogen123
1898572033List 3 allotropes of carbon124
1898572034Sulfate125
1898572035Carbonate126
1898572036Hydroxide127
1898572037Phosphate128
1898572038Ammonium129
1898572039Ammonia130
1898572040Hydrogen Carbonate (Bicarbonate)131
1898572041Cyanide132
1898572042Nitrate133
1898572043Sulfite134
1898572122ending -ideJust the element on the periodic table Ex: Sulfide = S Chloride = Cl like in Sodium Chloride NaCl135
1898572123ending -atePolyatomic ions you had to memorize136
1898572124ending -itePolyatomic ions you had to memorize BUT..... with one less oxygen!137
1898572044Know the first 10 Hydrocarbons and their Formulas138
1898572045How can you tell if an organic compound is saturated or unsaturated? What type is the following compound?This is organic because is contains both hydrogen and carbons Saturated because all bonds are single bonds!139
1898572046How can you tell if an organic compound is saturated or unsaturated? What type is the following compound?This is organic because is contains both hydrogen and carbons Unsaturated because NOT all bonds are single bonds. When there are double or triple bonds it is unsaturated.140
1898572047Is this reaction endothermic or exothermic? AB + energy --> A + BWhen the word "energy" or "heat" is with the reactants the reaction is endothermic.141
1898572048Endothermic GraphUp the Hill142
1898572049Is this reaction endothermic or exothermic? A + B --> AB + heatWhen the word "energy" or "heat" is with the products the reaction is exothermic.143
1898572050Exothermic GraphDown the Hill144
1898572051TetrahedronThe prefix "tetra" means 4 therefore the central atom has four atoms attached145
1898572052Trigonal PlanarNotice there is no lone pair on the central atom therefore the arms stick straight out like an "airplane"146
1898572053LinearThe central atom does not have any lone pairs therefore the arms stay straight out like a line147
1898572054BentThis is what happens when the linear structure has two lone pairs around the central atom. The lone pairs push down on each arm until the hydrogens repel each other. ** Water is the #1 example of Bent148
1898572055PyramidalThe lone pair on the central atom pushes down on the arms giving the appearance of a pyramid.149
1898572056What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?Ionic Bond = very strong150
1898572057What type of compound is held together with ionic bonds?Ionic Compounds151
1898572058How do we name ionic compounds?Element + Element(ide) **May need polyatomic ions152
1898572059How do you write the formula for an ionic compound?Find the charge for each element on the periodic table and criss cross.153
1898572060What type of bond is formed between a nonmetal and a nonmetal?Covalent Bond154
1898572125What type of compound is held together with covalent bonds?Molecular Compound155
1898572061How do you name molecular compounds?With prefixes representing the number of atoms. **Never use mono- with the first element Ex: CO2 = Carbon Dioxide NOT Monocarbon Dioxide156
1898572062Know prefixes 1-10 for naming molecular compounds157
1898572063Do ionic bonds share or transfer electrons to form a bond?Transfer158
1898572064Oxidation and ReductionLEO says GER LEO = Loses Electrons- Oxidation GER = Gains Electrons- Reduction159
1898572065Do covalent bonds share or transfer electrons to form a bond?Share160
1898572066If electrons are shared unequally in a covalent bond is it a polar covalent bond or nonpolar covalent bond?Polar Covalent161
1898572067If electrons are shared equally in a covalent bond is it a polar covalent bond or nonpolar covalent bond?Nonpolar Covalent162
1898572068What type of bond is formed between two metals?Metallic Bond163
1898572069A + BC ---> B + ACSingle Displacement ** There is a single element on each side164
1898572070AC + BD ---> AD + BCDouble Displacement ** Everything is in twos on both sides165
1898572071A + B ---> ABSynthesis ** Like synthesize which means make166
1898572072AB ---> A + BDecomposition ** Decompose means to break apart167
1898572073Hydrocarbon + Oxygen ---> Carbon Dioxide + WaterCombustion ** The hydrocarbon is the only part of the reaction that changes168
1898572074Acid + Base ---> Salt + WaterNeutralization ** To neutralize an acid you must have a base169
1898572075What type of reaction does the following picture depict?Decomposition170
1898572126Based on Le Chatelier's Principle what can shift the equilibrium of a reaction?Temperature, Pressure, Concentration, Volume **NOT CATALYST!!!!!!!!171
1898572076Determine which direction the reaction will shift based on Le Chatelier's Principle172
1898572077Polar will dissolve other _____ substances.Polar ** This follows the general rule that "like dissolves like"173
1898572078Nonpolar will dissolve other _____ substances.Nonpolar ** This follows the general rule that "like dissolves like"174
1898572079When deciding if two substance will dissolve in each other you follow the general rule that "like dissolves _____".Like i.e. "polar dissolves polar" and 'nonpolar dissolves nonpolar"175
1898572080The amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction.Activation Energy176
1898572081The addition of a _____ lowers the activation energy.Catalyst177
1898572082Be able to describe Arrhenius Acids and BasesArrhenius just described the properties of both acids and bases178
1898572083Bronsted Lowery Acid and Bronsted Lowery BaseBronsted Lowery Acid = proton donor Bronsted Lowery Base = proton acceptor ** Bronsted Lowery Acids and Bases are found in the reactants side of the reaction179
1898572084Conjugate Acid and Conjugate BaseConjugate Acid = Forms when a base gains a proton (opposite of the Bronsted Lowery Base) Conjugate Base = Forms when an acid loses a proton (opposite of a Bronsted Lowery Acid) ** Conjugate Acids and Bases are found in the products side of the reaction180
1898572085pH Scale0 to 14 0 to 6 = acidic (red) 7 = neutral 8 to 14 = basic/alkalinity (blue)181
1898572086Acids vs BasesAcids typically begin with a hydrogen and the name ends with the ending -ic Bases typically have a hydroxide (OH-). One common base that's an exception is NH3 = ammonia182
1898572087pH + pOH = ?183
1898572088In water, Arrhenius Acids dissociate into ___ ions.Hydrogen Ions184
1898572089In water, Arrhenius Bases dissociate into ___ ions.Hydroxide Ions185
1898572090Ideal Gas Law Equation (know what each part means)Remember that "n" HAS to be in moles. So if the problem give you grams convert it to moles using the molar mass first! *Gas Constant depends on pressure units. See Gas Constant Flashcard for options.186
1898572091Common Gas Constants used for the "R" in the Ideal Gas Law Equation: When pressure units are kPa and atm.187
1898572092Gay-Lussac's Gas LawPressure and Temperature Directly Proportional188
1898572093Combined Gas LawCombines Boyle's, Charles and Gay-Lusacc's **Make sure all units match before calculating!!189
1898572094Boyle's Gas LawPressure and Volume Inversely Proportional (The ONLY one!) * Be sure to keep the correct pressure and volumes together.190
1898572095Charles Gas LawVolume and Temperature Directly Proportional * Make sure temperature units are in Kelvins191
1898572096Dalton's Law of Partial PressureFor a mixture of gases in a container192
1898572127Kinetic Molecular TheoryExplains gas behavior- Gas is in constant, rapid, random motion.193
1898572097Gas Law Summary194
1898572098Molar Volume Conversion of a gas at STP195
1898572099The randomness or disorder of particles is called _____.Entropy196
1898572100Determine which equation shows a decrease in entropy.Remember entropy is disorder, therefore going from a liquid to solid would decrease disorder. Answer: A197
1898572101Standard Temperature198
1898572102Standard Pressures (STP): 1atm = ?torr, ?mmHg, ?Pa, ?kPa199

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