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Volume

The amount of space a substance occupies. Metric: liter (L)


SI: cubic meter (m³)

Length

Metric: meter (m)


SI: meter (m)

Mass

The mass of an object is a measure of the quantity of material it contains.


Metric: gram (g)


SI: kilogram (kg)

Temperature

Metric: degree Celsius (°C)


SI: kelvin (K)

Time

Metric: second (s)


SI: second (s)

1 L =

1000 mL

1 m =

100 cm

1 kg =

1000 g

Kilo

Symbol: k


Number: 1000


Scientific notatiin: 10³

Centi

Symbol: c


Number: 0.01


Scientific notation: 10-²

Milli

Symbol: m


Number: 0.001


Scientific notation: 10-³

1 m =

1000 mm

1 cm =

10 mm

1 g =

1000 mg

1 mg =

1000 mcg

C

Carbon

H

Hydrogen

Na

Sodium

Mg

Magnesium

K

Potassium

Ca

Calcium

Cr

Chromium

Mn

Manganese

Fe

Iron

Co

Cobalt

Cu

Copper

Zn

Zinc

N

Nitrogen

O

Oxygen

F

Fluorine

P

Phosphorus

S

Sulfur

Cl

Chlorine

Se

Selenium

I

Iodine

Mo

Molybdenum

Pure substance

A pure substance is matter that has a fixed or definite composition

Element

Elements are composed of only one type of material

A compound

A compound consists of 2 or more elements always chemically combined in the same proportion

Mixtures

A mixture is 2 or more different substances physically mixed but not chemically combined

1 cm³ or 1 cc =

1 mL

1 km =

1000m

1 inch =

2 54 cm (exact)

1 m =

100 cm

1 L =

1000 mL

1 kg =

1000 g

Metric to U.S. units are ?

Measured

Metric unites are ?

Exact

Complete dimensional analysis

Conversion factors

Chemical

A substance that has the same composition and properties wherever it is found

Chemistry

The study of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter

Conclusion

An explanation of an observation that has been validated by repeated experiments that support a hypothesis

Experiment

A procedure that test the validity of a hypothesis

Hypothesis

In and verified explanation of a natural phenomenon

Hypothesis

In and verified explanation of a natural phenomenon

Observation

Information determined by noting and recording a natural phenomenon

Scientific method

The process of making observations, proposing a hypothesis, and testing the hypothesis. After repeating experiments validate the hypothesis, it may become a theory

Scientific notation

A form of writing large and small numbers using a coefficient that is at least one but less than 10 followed by a power of 10

Theory

An explanation for an observation supported by additional experiments that confirmed the

Density

The relationship of the mass of an object to its volume expressed as grams per cubic centimeter , grams per milliliter, or grams per liter

International system of units

The official system of measurement throughout the world except for the United States that modifies the metric system

Prefix

All prefixes are related on a decimal scale

Specific gravity

A relationship between the density of a substance and the density of water.

Compound

Appear substance consisting of 2 or more elements with a definite composition that can be broken down into simpler substances only by chemical methods

Element

A pure substance containing only one type of matter which cannot be broken down by chemical methods

Deposition

The change of a gas directly into a solid

Energy value

The kilo calories obtained per gram of the food types carbohydrate, fat, and protein

Heat of fusion

The energy required to melt exactly one g of a substance at its melting point

Heat of vaperation

The energy required to vaporize exactly one g of a substance at its boiling point

Joule

The SI unit of heat energy

Kinetic energy

The energy of moving particles

Specific heat

A quantity of heat that changes the temperature of exactly one g of a substance by exactly 1゚C

Sublimated

The change of state in which a solid is transformed directly to a gas without forming a liquid 1st

Chemical symbol

In abbreviation that represents the name of an element

Homogenous Mixture

The composition is uniform throughout the different parts of the mixture are not visible

Heterogeneous mixture

The composition berries from one part of the mixture to another it is not uniform the different parts of the mixture are visible

Classification Of matter

Addition and subtraction rule

The final answer must have the same number of decimal places as the measurement with the fewest decimal places

Multiplication and division rule

The final answer must have the same number of significant figures as the measurement with the fewest significant

A prefix

Makes units larger or smaller than the base unit by factors of 10

1 cc =

1 cm³ = 1 mL

Finding density

Density = mass divided by volume. g/mL OR g/cm³

1 mL =

1 cm³

Groups on the periodic table

All vertical columns are groups of elements that have similar properties

Periods on the periodic table

Each horizontal row is a period

Alkali metals

Group 1A. Lithium(Li), sodium(Na), potassium(K), rubidium(Rb), cesium(Cs), and francium(Fr).

Alkaline earth metals

Group 2A. Beryllium(Be), magnesium(Mg), calcium(Ca), strontium(Sr), barium(Ba), and radium(Ra).

Halogens

Group 7A. Fluorine(F), chlorine(Cl bromine(Br), iodine(I), astatine(At), and tennessine(Ts).

Noble gases

Group 8A. Helium(He), neon(Ne), argon(Ar), krypton(Kr), xenon(Xe), radon(Rn) and oganesson(Og).

Metals

Shiny solids that can be shaped into wires or hammered into a flat sheet. Metals are good constructs of heat and electricity. They usually melt at higher temps than non-metals. Examples: copper(Cu), gold(Au), and silver (Ag).

Nonmetals

Not especially shiny, or malleable. Often poor conductors of heat and electricity. Low melting points and low densities. Examples: hydrogen(H), carbon(C), nitrate(N), oxygen(O), chlorine(Cl), and sulfur(S).

Metalloids

Elements that exhibit some properties of metal and some properties of nonmetals. Better at conducting heat and electricity than non metals, but not as good as metals. Nonmetals are semiconductors. Metalloids include: boron(B), silicon(S), arsenic(As), tellurium(Te), astatine(At), and tennessine(Ts).

Major elements in the human body

Hydrogen(H), carbon(C), nitrate(N), and oxygen(O).

Macrominerals

Sodium(Na), magnesium(Mg), potassium(K), calcium(Cl), phosphorus(P), sulfur(S), and chlorine(Cl).

Microminerals

Vanadium(V), chromium(Cr), manganese(Mn), iron(Fe), cobalt(Co), copper(Cu), zinc(Zn), molybdenum(Mo), silicon(Si), arsenic(As), selenium(Se), and iodine(I).

An atom

The smallest particle of an element that retains characteristics of the element.

Dalton's atomic theory

Atoms


•are tiny particles of matter.


•of the same element have the same properties.


•of different elements have different properties.


•of two or more different elements combine to form compounds.


•are rearanged in a chemical reaction to form new combinations in whole number ratios.

3 major Subatomic particles

Protons, neutrons, and electrons.

An atom consists of

•a nucleus: containing protons and neutrons.


•electrons in a "cloud" around the nucleus.


•and mostly, empty space.

Atomic number

Number of protons in an atom

Mass number

Number of protons + number of neutrons

Isotopes

Are atoms of the same same element that have the same atomic number but different numbers of neutrons.

Example of an isotope of Magnesium

Mass number--> | ²⁴ |


Mg <-- symbol


Atomic number-->|¹² |

Atomic mass

Included on the periodic table. It is the number with a decimal. Atomic mass is a average calculation.

Electron energy levels

Principal quantum numbers. Generally elections in the lower energy levels are closer to the nucleus. Values are quantized, which means the electron can only have a specific energy level and nothing in between.

Changes in election energy levels

An electron can move to higher energy levels only if it absorbs the energy equal to the difference in energy levels.


When an electron drops to a lower energy level it emits energy equal to the difference in levels.

Electron arrangements.

Level 1: holds up to 2.


Level 2: holds up to 8.


Level 3: holds up to 18.


Valence electrons

Are electrons in the outermost energy level.


Element groups 1A-8A have an equal number of valence electrons as the digit in their group number

Lewis dot symbols

Represents the number of valence electrons in an element

Cation

A positively charged ion of a metal.

Anion

A negatively charged ion.

Octet

Atoms lose, gain, or share valence electrons to acquire an octet of eight(8) valence electrons. To gain a stable electron arrangement is know as the octet rule.

Gaining and losing valence electrons.

Metals lose electrons to form positive ions. Nonmetals gain electrons to form negative ions.

An ionic compound

When one or more electrons are transferred from metals to nonmetals and form + or - ions. The attra ton is called an ionic bond.

Chemical formula

Represents the symbols and subscripts in the lowest whole number ratio of atoms to ions.

Naming an ionic compound

•metal ion first as whole name


•nonmetal ion second ending in "ide"


Subscripts are not used

Variable charges

Most transition elements have variable positive charges and are expressed using a Roman numerical to represent its subscript.

Writing ionic formulas

Starts with the name that describes the metal ion, including the charge, followed by the non-metal

Polyatomic ions

An ionic compound may contain a polyatomic ion as one of its cations or anions. A polyatomic ion is a group of covalently bonded atoms that have an overall ionic charge. Most examples are phosphorus(P), sulfur(S), carbon(C), and nitrogen(N) bonded to oxygen.

Naming polyatomic ions

Most end in "ate". When one less Oxygen(O) atom is used, "ite" is used to name it.

Halogens and polyatomic ions.

Halogens form 4 different polyatomic ions with oxygen(O). The prefix "per" is used for one more oxygen(O) than the "ate" ion, and the prefix "hypo" is used for one less oxygen(O) than the "ite" ion.

Naming molecular compounds

•nonmetal element name


•second nonmetal is named by forst syllable followed by "ide".


•if a subscript is know, a prefix is placed befor the name.

Prefixes used to name molecular compounds

1=Mono


2=Di


3=Tri


4=Tetra


5=penta


6=hexa


7=hepta


8=Octa


9=nona


10=deca



Chloride ion

Cl-

Fluoride ion

F-

Oxide ion

O²-

Sulfide ion

S²-

Nitride ion

N³-

Phosphide ion

P³-

Ammonium formula

NH4+

Hydroxide

OH-

Mono

1

Di

2

Tri

3

Tetra

4

Penta

5

Hexa

6

Hepta

7

Octa

8

Nona

9

Deca

10

Describe the biological functions and dietary sources of the following trace elements.

Fe (Iron): carrier of oxygen hemoglobin.



Cu (Copper): needed for blood vessels, blood pressure, and immune system.



Zn (Zinc): needed for metabolic reactions in cells, DNA synthesis, growth of bones, teeth, connective tissue and immune system.



Mn (Manganese): needed for growth of bones, blood clotting and metabolic reactions.



I (Iodine): needed for proper thyroid funtions.


States of matter

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Solid

Has a definite shape and volume

Liquid

Has a definite volume but not a definite shape

Gas

Does not have a definite shape or volume

Physical properties

Are the characteristics that can be observed or measured without affecting the identity of a substance

Physical change

The state, size, or appearance will change, but its composition remains the same.

Chemical properties

Chemical properties are those that describe the ability of a substance to change into new substances

Chemical change

When a chemical change takes place, the original substance is converted into one or more new substances, which have new physical or chemical properties.

Melting

Changing from a solid to a liquid. When he is added to a solid, the particles move faster. Requires heat, endothermic.

Freezing

A liquid changes to a solid. The particles slow down, and attractive forces pulled a particles close together. Loses heat, exothermic.

Heat of fusion

During melting, the heat of fusion is the energy that must be added to convert exactly one g of solid to liquid at the melting point.

Sublimation

When a solid turns into a gas without becoming a liquid first. Requires heat, endothermic.

Deposition

When a gas becomes a solid. Takes heat away, exothermic.

Evaporation

When a liquid becomes a gas. Requires heat, endothermic.

Condensation

Water vapor converting back to a liquid. Takes heat away, exothermic.

Heat of vaporation

The energy that must be added to convert exactly one g of a liquid to a gas

Radiation

An unstable nucleus is radioactive, which means that it spontaneously amidst small particles of energy called radiation to become more stable.

Types of radiation

1-Alpha particles


2-Beta particles


3-Positron


4-Gamma rays

Alpha particles

Identical to a helium nucleus which has 2 protons and 2 neutrons. An alpha particle has a mass number of 4, an atomic number of 2, and a charge of 2+. a ( ⁴He )


²

Beta particle

A high energy Elektron, has a charge of 1-, and because its mass is so much less than the mass of a proton, it has a mass number of zero. ß ( ⁰e )


A positron

Similar to a Beta particle, has a 1+ charge with a mass number of 0. ß+ ( ⁰ e )


Gamma rays

Gamma rays are high energy radiation, released when unstable nucleus undergoes a rearrangement of its particles. Often emitted along with other types of radiation.


Gamma rays have no mass or charge.


( ⁰ y ) or y


Radioactive decay

The nucleus spontaneously breaks down by a mitting radiation

Alpha decay

When an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle the mass of the radioactive nucleus decreases.

Beta decay

In the nuclear equation for Beta decay, the mass number of the new nucleus remains the same and its atomic number increases by one.

Positron emission

And the nuclear equation for positron emission, the mass number of the radioactive nucleus and the mass number of the new nucleus are the same. However, the atomic number of the new nucleus decreases by one, indicating a change of 1 element into another.

Gamma emission

Pure gamma emitters are rare, although gamma radiation accompanies most Alpha and Beta radiation.

Remember

Measuring radiation

The activity is measured in terms of the number of nuclear disintegrations per second.

Curie (Ci)

Original unit of activity, defined as the number of disintegrations that occur in 1 second for one g of radium. 3.7 X 10¹⁰

Becquerel

1 disintegration/ s

RAD

Radiation Absorbed Dose.


The SI unit for absorbed dose is the Gray (Gy) which is defined as the joules of energy absorbed by one kg of body tissue. 1 Gray = 100 RAD

REM

Radiation Equivalent in Man.


The unit that measures the biological effects of different kinds of radiation.

Equivalent dose or rem dose

Biological damage=absorbed dose X factor

Avogadro's number

6.02 X 10²³/ 1 mole

Molar mass

Quantity in mass that equals the atomic mass of the element

A chemical reaction always involves ?

Chemical change

Evidence of a chemical

1- Change in color


2-Formation of gas or bubbles


3-Formation of a solid


4-Heat produced or absorbed

Writing a chemical equation

Reactant on the left


Arrow in the middle


•Products on the right

Types of chemical reactions

Combination


•Decomposition


•Single replacement


•Double replacement


•Combustion

Combination reaction

2 or more elements or compounds bind to form one product.

Decomposition reaction

A reactant splits into 2 or more simpler products.

Replacement reactions

Single replacement - A reactive elements switches places with an element on the other reacting compound.



Double replacement reaction - The positive ions in the reacting compounds switch places.

Oxidation reduction reaction

When electrons are transferred from one substance to another. If 1 substance loses electron's, another substance must again Elektron

Oxidation

Oxidation is loss of electrons

Reduction

Reduction is gain of electrons

1 kcal =

1000 cal

1 kJ =

1000 J

3 biological effects of radiation

Birth defects, anemia, cancer

Radiation protection

Limiting amount of time spent near radioactive sources. Increasing distance from the source.

Medic molecular theory of gasses

1) A gas consists of small particles that move randomly with high velocities.


2) The attraction between the particles of a gas are very small.


3) The volume occupied by gas molecules is extremely small compared to the volume that the gas occupies.


4) Gas particles are in constant motion moving rapidly in straight paths.


5) The average kinetic energy of gas is proportional to the Kelvin temperature.

Pressure

Gas particles moving and straight lines within a container exert pressure when they collide with the walls of the container

Volume of gas

The volume of gas equals the size of the container in which it is placed

Temperature of gas

The temperature of a gas is related to the kinetic energy of its particles

Amount of gas

Gas is measured by its mass in grams. Grams must be changed to moles

Measuring gas pressure

Pressure equals force divided by area

Boyle's law. Pressure and volume

A gas law stating that the pressure of the gas is inversely related to the volume when temperature and moles of the gas do not change.



P1V1=P2V2

Charles's law. Temperature in volume

A gas law stating that the volume of a gas is directly related to the Kelvin temperature when pressure and moles of the gas do not change.



V1/T1 = V2/T2

Gay-Lussac's law. Temperature and pressure.

A gas law stating that the pressure of a gas is directly related to the Kelvin temperature when the number of moles of a gas and its volume do not change.



P1/T1 = P2/T2


Avogadros law. Volume and moles

A gas law stating that the volume of a gas is directly related to the number of moles of gas when pressure and temperature do not change.



V1/n1 = V2/n2

Standard pressure and molar volume

Standard temperature is exactly 0゚C this period standard pressure is exactly one atmosphere (atm).

Dalton's law. Partial pressures.

A gas law stating that the total pressure exerted by a mixture of gasses in a container is the some of the partial pressures that each gas would exert alone.



Ptotal = P1+P2+P3 ••••

Atmosphere (atm)

A unit equal to the pressure exerted by a column of Mercury 760 MM high.

Atmospheric pressure

The pressure exerted by the atmosphere

Combined gas law

A relationship that combines several gas laws relating pressure, volume, and temperature when the amount of gas does not change.

Direct relationship

A relationship in which 2 properties increase or decrease together

Inverse relationship

A relationship in which 2 properties change in opposite directions

Kinetic molecular theory of gasses

A model used to explain to behavior of gasses

Partial pressure

The pressure exerted by a single gas in a gas mixture

Pressure

The force exerted by gas particle that hits the walls of a container