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Chemistry Quarter 1

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Term
Definition
Chemistry   Science that deals with the materials and the universe and the changes that these materials undergo.  
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Atoms   The smallest units of elements with properties of the element.  
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Atoms can be named after:   Scientists, places, color  
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Most abundant elements in the Universe:   Hydrogen & Helium  
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6 Branches of Chemistry   Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical, Biochemistry, Theoretical  
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Aristotle   Believed there were 4 elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and above all the Eather  
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Alchemists   Midivil scientists that tried changing the chemical makeup of materials, specifically gold.  
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Henri Becquerel   Discovered radiation in 1896.  
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Marie Curie   Coined the term "radiation" and won the Nobel Prize.  
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Rutherford   Determined the composition of atoms.  
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Observation   Noting a measurement or quality of some substance or process  
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Qualitative   No measurements.  
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Quantitative   Measurements taken.  
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Macroscopic   Large scale.  
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Microscopic   Atomic scale.  
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Interpretation   Our ideas based on observations we have made.  
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Experiment   Method of collecting data to evaluate a hypothesis.  
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Variable   A quantity that can change  
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Independent Variable   Variable you change in an experiment (only 1 independent variable per experiment!!).  
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Dependent Variable   Outcome that we measure.  
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Constant   Factor that doesn't change.  
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Control   Standard by which the test results can be compared.  
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Theory   Explanation based on observations and investigations.  
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Scientific Law   Natural Law. Rule of nature that seems to be true all the time, but doesn't explain why.  
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Matter   Anything that has mass and takes up space.  
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Mass   Measure of amount of matter (g, kg).  
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Volume   Amount of space (L, ml, cm^3, m^3)  
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Density   Mass per unit volume (D=m/v) (g/cc, kg/m^3)  
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Element   Pure substance made of only one kind of atom (cannot be separated into simpler substances).  
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Allotrope   Different forms of the same element.  
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Compound   Substance made of 2 or more elements chemically combined.  
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Molecule   Atoms stuck together by bonds.  
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Extensive Property   Depends on amount of matter. ex: mass  
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Intensive Property   Doesn't depend on amount of matter. ex: density, boiling/melting point, magnetism  
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Physical Property   Inherent characteristics: size, shape, boiling point  
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Chemical Property   Ability to form new substances.  
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Physical Change   Change in appearance without a change in identity.  
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Chemical Change   A new substance is formed.  
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Law of Conservation of Mass   Mass isn't gained or lost during a chemical reaction.  
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Standard Measurement   Exact quantity people agree to use for comparison.  
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Length   Distance between two points.  
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Derived Unit   Combination of different units.  
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Measuring Temperature   SI Unit is the Kelvin (K)  
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Thompson Model   Discovered electron using cathode tube ray. Plum Pudding Model.  
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Bohr Model   Atom mostly empty space. Electrons orbit like planets around the sun.  
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James Chadwic   Discovered the neutron in 1932.  
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1st level   2 electrons  
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2nd level   8 electrons  
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3rd level   18 electrons  
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4th level   32 electrons  
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Valance Electrons   Electrons in outer level or sublevel.  
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Quarks   Make up protons and neutrons.  
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Average Atomic Mass   Average mass of all isotopes of an element.  
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Atomic Number   Number of protons. Usually equal the number of electrons.  
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Atomic Mass   Number of protons plus number of neutrons.  
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Isotope   Same element with a different number of neutrons.  
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Allotrope   The same element or isotope with a different formation.  
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Half Life   Amount of time it takes for half of a sample of an isotope to break down into other elements.  
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Carbon Dating   Using the decay of C-14 to determine the age of organic substances.  
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Electron Dot Structure   Shorthand method of showing the number of valence electrons of an element.  
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Ion   An atom that has gained or lost electrons.  
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Positive Ion   Cation. Lost an electron. More protons. Usually metals.  
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Negative Ion   Anion. Gained an electron. Fewer protons. Usually non-metals.  
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Oxidation Number   Combining the ability of an element (charge of an ion).  
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Chemical Bond   Force that holds atoms together in a compound.  
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Ionic Bond   Electrons are transfered, creating opposite charges which attract.  
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Chemical Formula   Indicates the elements in a compound and the ratio of those elements.  
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Type 1 Binary Compound   2 Elements A-Group metal + non metal  
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Type 2 Binary Compound   Transition metal + non metal  
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Type 3 Binary Compound   2 non metals share electrons  
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Polyatomic Ions   A group charged atoms that act like a single ion.  
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Acid   Substance that detonates hydrogen ions. Usually begins with H.  
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Conversions   G ••M••KHD|B|dcm••mu••n  
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AMU   1.66x10^-24  
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Avagadro's Number   6.02x10^23  
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Hydrate   Compound with water attached.  
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Chemical Reaction   A well defined example of a chemical change.  
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S   amorphous solid  
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Cr   crystaline solid  
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L   liquid  
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g   gas  
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Aq   aqueous  
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Strong Electrolytes   Almost all ions in solution. Completely dissociates.  
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Weak Electrolytes   Few ions in solution- equilibrium. Somewhat dissociates.  
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Nonelectrolytes   Almost no ions in solution. Ions dissoiciate from one another.  
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Molecular Equation   Listed as molecules.  
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Complete Ionic Equation   Lists all ions.  
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Net Ionic Equation   Remove spectator ions.  
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Synthesis Reaction   2 or more substances combine to form a new ion.  
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Combustion Reaction   Synthesis reaction in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce energy in the form of heat and light. From hydrocarbon.  
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Decomposition Reaction   One substance breaks down into 2 or more simpler substances.  
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Single Displacement Reaction   One element replaces another in a compound.  
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Double Displacement Reaction   2 elements replace others in a compound.  
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Acid Based Reaction Reaction   Substances that ionize to form H+ in solutions.  
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Bases   Substances that react with H+ ions formed by acids.  
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Strong Acid/Base   Strong electrolytes  
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Weak Acid/Base   Weak electrolytes  
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Neutralization   Occurs when a solution of an acid and base are mixed.  
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Oxidation Reduction Reaction   When a metal gives up electrons to a non metal.  
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