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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

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have fixed compositions and distinct properties.   Pure substance/substance  
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deals with Matter its composition, properties and its reactions   Inorganic Chemistry  
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anything that occupies space and has mass   Matter  
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quantity of matter that it contains.   mass  
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are substances that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by chemical means. They are the basic substances out of which all matter is composed   Elements  
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are the substances composed of two or more elements united chemically in definite proportions by mass. They can be decomposed by chemical means into simpler elements.   Compounds  
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composed of two or more kinds of matter where each substance retains its own identity and properties thus it can be separated by physical means   Mixtures  
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have uniform composition throughout   Homogeneous mixtures  
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Compositions of mixtures can vary continuously.   Mixtures  
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are substances whose composition, properties and appearance differ throughout.   Heterogeneous mixtures  
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vinegar, brine, syrup, blood, air, rain, natural gas   Homogeneous mixtures  
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sand in water, chocolate chip ice cream, fruit salad, urine, smog   Heterogeneous mixtures  
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also known as suspension (particularly when they are in liquid form)   Heterogenous mixture  
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2 or more elements that have been held together by chemical bonds   Compound  
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1 phase (either solid, liquid, gas)   Homogenous  
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Elements categorized according to three's   Triads  
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Very first attempt of periodic table   Triads  
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color, odor, taste, hardness, physical state, melting point, boiling point, electrical conductivity, malleability, density, solubility, specific gravity.   Physical properties:  
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refer to the characteristics that enable one to distinguish one substance from another.   Properties of Matter  
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rusting metal, burning fuel, milk turning sour   Chemical properties:  
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does not involve a change of one kind of matter into another; no change in the fixed composition of the substance   Physical change  
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involves the transformation or change of one kind of matter into another; it results in the formation of a new substance with different properties   Chemical change  
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) is organized so scientists can quickly discern the properties of individual elements such as their mass, electron number, electron configuration and their unique chemical properties   The periodic table  
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left side of the table   metals  
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reside on the right side of the table   non-metals  
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How many vertical rows in the periodic table?   8 vertical rows IA to VIIIA  
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How many families in each group?   2 A and B  
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How many horizontal rows?   7 (7th row is incomplete)  
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The 6 periods end with???   Inert gases  
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are found among the representative elements in the upper right hand region of the periodic table; halogen family, oxygen family, nitrogen family, etc.   . Non-metal  
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occupy a narrow band between the metal and non-metals like silicon and germanium.   Metalloids  
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group's of 8's (not successful because there were positions in the periodic table wherein 2 elements shared in one position)   Octaves  
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Used the concept of the triads and octaves and devised a way to categorize elements   Modern Periodic Table (Dmitri Mendeleev)  
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Involves transfer of electrons (force of attraction)   Ionic Compound  
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display a wide range of physical properties due to the different types of intermolecular attractions such as different kinds of polar interactions.   covalent compounds  
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Elements and compounds that are electrically neutral   Ions  
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Species with overall positive charges   Cations  
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species with overall negative charges   Anions  
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formed only when electrons move from one atom to another   Ions  
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Compounds formed from positive and negative ions   Ionic compounds  
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Individual atoms can gain or lose electrons   monatomic ions  
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each element that forms cations is...   metal  
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metals tend to form cations, while nonmetals tend to form anions   True  
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Every element in the first column forms a cation with...   charge 1+  
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Every element in the second column forms a cation with charge...   charge 2+  
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Elements in the third to last column almost all form an anion with a...   2- charge  
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elements living in the second to last column almost all form anions with a ...   1- charge.  
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Involves sharing of electrons   Covalent compound  
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Atoms can gain a full valence shell (electron) by either sharing electron (covalent bonding) or by transferring electron (ionic bonding)   Octet rule  
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are substances which are made of more than one atom or element   are substances which are made of more than one atom or element  
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What holds these atoms together are strong forces of attraction   chemical bonds  
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Electrons involved in bonding are the outermost electrons in an atom and are called as   valence electrons  
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American chemist who pioneered the relationship between electronic structure and chemical bonds.   G.N. Lewis  
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are often used to represent the valence electrons in atoms and molecules.   Dots  
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consists of the symbol for the element and a dot(s) to represent the outermost electron(s) in the atom.   Lewis Electron-dot Structure  
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the completion of the maximum 8 number of electrons.   Octet rule  
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results from the electrostatic attraction between two oppositely charged ions, the action and the anion   Ionic Bond  
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Atoms that pick up the electrons lost by metals become negative ions or anions.   Ionic Bond  
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arises from the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between two atoms which have the same tendency to give or pick up electrons   Covalent Bond  
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when a non-metallic element combines with another non-metallic element, electrons are neither gained nor lost by the atoms but are shared.   Okay, true  
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combination of symbols for atoms or ions that are held together chemically.   Chemical formula  
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- is a positive or negative integer that is related to the electronic structure of the atom.   Oxidation Number or Oxidation State  
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o The atom that loses electrons has the positive oxidation number and the atom that gains electrons has the negative oxidation number   True  
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The atom that is more electropositive has the positive oxidation number and the atom that is more electronegative has the negative oxidation number   True  
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compounds formed from the combination of two elements   Binary compounds  
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A number of ionic compounds contain a metal cation and two different elements in the   anion group.  
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These compounds containing three elements are called   ternary compounds.  
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the Latin name of the cation with the lower oxidation state is modified to end in -ous, while the cation with the higher oxidation state will end in –ic   “Classical System”  
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cation with the lower oxidation state is modified to end in   ous  
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cation with the higher oxidation state will end in   ic  
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the English name of the metal is used but the oxidation state is indicated by a Roman numeral enclosed in parentheses   “Stock System”  
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are certain molecular compounds in which hydrogen is combined with a second nonmetallic element   Binary acids  
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refers to the formation of ions from atoms or molecules   Ionization  
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a substance that breaks up into ions in solution   Electrolyte –  
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if a substance completely ionized   Strong electrolyte –  
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if a substance is only partially ionized   Weak electrolyte –  
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one that is only partially ionized   Weak acid or base –  
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one that is completely ionized   Strong acid or base –  
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– type of compound which can act either as acid or base (“amphi” means both kinds)   Amphiprotic or amphoteric  
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a solution which contains a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base or conjugate acid. It has a remarkable property of maintaining an almost constant pH even though a strong acid or base is added to the solution   Buffers –  
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high pH of blood   Alkalosis –  
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– low pH of blood   Acidosis  
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weak acids and bases are written in molecular form, and strong acids and bases are written in the form of ions   . Ionic equations –  
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. shows only those ions that actually undergone a chemical change   Net ionic equation –  
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ions which do not undergo any change   Spectator ion –  
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Turns litmus paper to red   Acids  
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Has a sour taste   Acids  
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Neutralizes base   Acids  
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Reacts with active metals to produce hydrogen gas   Acids  
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Has a bitter, biting taste   Base  
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Has a slippery, soapy feeling (due to dissolving a thin layer of the skin)   Base  
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Neutralizes acids   Base  
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Turns litmus paper to blue   Base  
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It is the “battery acid” found in automobile batteries. It is also used as a dehydrating agent (one that has the ability to remove water)   Sulfuric acid  
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The gastric juice in the stomach is 0.1M HCl. It is called Muriatic acid in industry and is used to clean rust and paint from metals and concrete   Hydrochloric acid  
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It is used to make fertilizers and explosives   Nitric acid  
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It is used in dilute form in softdrinks and in detergents and in fertilizers   Phosphoric acid  
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The acid in vinegar is dilute acetic acid   Acetic acid  
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The acid in citrus fruits is citric acid   Citric acid  
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It is found in carbonated drinks   Carbonic acid  
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It is known as lye. It is used in soap manufacture and paper production. It is also used as drain cleaner   Sodium hydroxide  
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Like NaOH, it is a strong base and is used to dissolve grease and hair in clogged drains   Potassium hydroxide  
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As a suspension, it is known as milk of magnesia. In small dosage, it is used as an antacid, but in large amount, it is used as a laxative   Magnesium Hydroxide  
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It is used as an antacid with no dosage restrictions   Aluminum hydroxide  
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It is ammonia dissolved in water. A 2% solution of ammonia is used to revive patients who have fainted, it is used in the production of fertilizers   Ammonium hydroxide  
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used for accurate measurement of pH   pH meter  
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Normal pH range of blood   7.35 – 7.45  
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pH less than 7.35   acidosis  
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pH more than 7.45 = alkalosis   alkalosis  
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The reaction between an acid and a base to form a neutral solution   Neutralization  
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It occurs when an equivalent amount of an acid reacts with an equivalent amount of base   Neutralization  
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the point where an acid or base has been added in amounts equivalent to each other   Equivalence point –  
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Used to accomplish equivalence point   Titration  
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the known solution   Standard solution –  
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the point in titration where the indicator used undergoes a color change   End point –  
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Power of hydroxide   pOH  
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if pH = 7   neutral solution  
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if pH = more than 7   solution is basic  
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if pH = less than 7   solution is acidic  
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Power of hydrogen   pH  
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Non-metal oxide   Acid Anhydride  
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non-metal + water =   oxyacid  
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Metal oxide   Basic Anyhydride  
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Acid oxides   Acid Anhydride  
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Basic oxide   Basic Anyhydride  
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metal oxide + water   metal hydroxide (base)  
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Developed as a more convenient way of expressing hydrogen ion concentration   pH and POH concepts  
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increase the concentration of hydrogen ions   Acids  
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decrease the concentration of hydrogen ions (by accepting them)   Bases  
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The acidity or basicity of something, therefore, can be measured by its hydrogen ion concentration.   True  
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invented the pH scale for measuring acidity   Danish biochemist Sören Sörensen  
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pH scale formula   pH = -log [H+]  
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is commonly abbreviated by using square brackets   concentration  
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hydrogen ion concentration   [H+]  
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Substances with a pH between 0 and less than 7   acids  
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Lower pH means higher hydrogen ion concentration   True  
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Substances with a pH greater than 7 and up to 14   Bases  
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Higher pH means lower hydrogen ion concentration   True  
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pH= 7   Neutral  
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Solutions are homogeneous mixtures   True  
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Major component of a solution   Solvent  
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Minor components of a solution   Solute  
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The maximum amount of a substance dissolved in a given volume of solvent is called   Solubility  
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A solution that has reached the maximum solubility   Saturated solution  
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the solute is constantly being dissolved and deposited at an equal rate   equilibrium  
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Substances such as H2, O2, N2, CH4, CCl4 etc. are called   non-polar compounds  
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s H2O, NH3, CH3OH, NO, CO, HCl, H2S, H3P etc. are called   polar compounds  
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liquids that are capable of mixing and forming solutions.   miscible  
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solubility of methyl alcohol and water   miscible  
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liquids that are insoluble in each other   immiscible  
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solubility of oil and water   immiscible  
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Nonpolar compounds tend to be more soluble in nonpolar solvents than in polar solvents   True  
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an increase in temperature results in increased solubility.   True  
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contains a relatively small amount of dissolved solute   dilute solution  
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contains a relatively large amount of solute   concentrated solution  
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expresses the concentration of solution as the percent of solute in a given mass of solution.   Mass percent  
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A final way to express the concentration of a solution is by its   Molality (m)  
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the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.   Molarity (M)  
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is a measure of concentration equal to the gram equivalent weight per liter of solution.   Normality  
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describes the amount of gram equivalent of compound present in the solution   Normality  
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describes the number of moles present in the solution.   Molarity  
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In a chemical reaction atom are neither created nor destroyed. All atoms present in the reactants must also be present in the products.   True  
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is a shorthand expression for a chemical change or reaction.   Chemical equation  
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arrow   indicates the direction of the reaction.  
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The reactants are placed to the left and the products to the right of the arrow   True  
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is placed between reactants and between products when needed.   Plus sign  
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are placed in front of the substances to balance the equation and to indicate the number of units (atoms, molecules, moles, ions) of each substance reacting or being produced.   Coefficient  
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, a delta sign place above the arrow (∆)indicates that __________ is supplied to the reaction   heat  
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The balanced equation therefore obeys the ____________   law of conservation of mass.  
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A reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a single new substance.   Combination reaction  
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Also called synthesis reactions   Combination reaction  
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A + B ---> AB   Combination reaction  
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are capable of adopting multiple positive charges within their ionic compounds   Transition metals  
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Starts from a single substance and produces more than one substance   Decomposition reaction  
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One substance as a reactant and more than one substance as the products   Decomposition reaction  
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A(+) + BC → B + AC A(-) + BC → C + BA   Single Displacement Reactions  
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Two compounds exchange partners with each other to produce two different compounds   Double Displacement Reactions  
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AB + CD → AD + CB   Double Displacement Reactions  
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solution a system in which one or more substances are _________ or dissolved in another substances   homogeneously mixed  
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least abundant   solute  
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dissolving agent   solvent  
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